City staff will serve as the ‘faculty,’ providing information on a wide range of topics

The city of Battle Ground is now accepting applications for the Battle Ground University (BGU) Class of 2026! BGU is designed to Educate, Engage, and Empower our community; providing “students” with an in-depth look at how the city of Battle Ground operates.

City staff will serve as the “faculty,” providing information on a wide range of topics including:

• City Administration – September 1
• Finance – September 15
• Public Works – September 29
• Community Development – October 13
• Public Safety – October 27

Classes will be held from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on alternating Tuesdays, starting September 1, 2026. A graduation ceremony for BGU students will take place during the November 2, 2026, City Council Meeting.

Battle Ground University is a free program that is open to the public, pre-registration required. Participants should be at least 18 years old. Registration is open until 5 p.m. (PST) on August 14, 2026. Apply online at www.cityofbg.org/BGU. There, you may also participate in a brief online survey that will help inform the program curriculum. Share your insights about the city services and operations you are interested in learning more about.

For more information regarding Battle Ground University contact Alisha Smith, communications manager, at (360) 342-5004 or via email at pio.info@cityofbg.org.

Information provided by the city of Battle Ground.