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Application Deadlines
Applying As: Admissions Application Due: Financial Aid Application Due: Notification Date:
Early Decision I Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Mid-December
Early Decision II Jan. 1 Jan. 1 Mid. February
Regular Decision Jan. 1 Feb. 15 Early April
Transfer Mar. 1 Mar. 1 Early May

To facilitate the application process, Bowdoin uses the Common Application.  (The Common Application is a service that allows students to complete one comprehensive application and send it to multiple colleges.  For more information, visit the Common Application website.) The 2009-2010 Common Application for First Years and Transfers is now available.

All applicants must also complete the Bowdoin Supplement, which includes a supplemental essay question. For more information on Bowdoin's application process, please review Bowdoin's Application Instructions.

Additionally, the following materials are to be completed as appropriate to your situation:

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Two Options:

  1. Apply online:

    The Common Application and the Bowdoin Supplements can be completed online, and application fees paid online via credit card, at Common App Online.

  2. Mail your application:

    Alternatively, these materials are provided for downloading and printing.  Complete the forms off-line and mail to:

    Bowdoin College Admissions
    5000 College Station
    Brunswick, ME 04011-8441 


    These forms are provided in Adobe Acrobat format. If you can not open them you may need to download and install the free Acrobat Reader.