Arrival Days

Bowdoin College will be holding arrival day events on Tuesday, August 25th for students participating in a Pre-Orientation program and on Saturday, August 29th for the full Class of 2013. Arrival days provide students and families with the opportunity to meet current students, faculty, and staff, receive information about campus services, attend informational sessions, and unload belongings into dorm rooms.

The same activities are held on Tuesday and Saturday. Therefore, it is unnecessary for parents to attend both arrival days. Please note: Pre-O trips will be returning to campus from early to late afternoon on Saturday, August 29th, allowing a limited time for parents to see students before required student-only orientation events begin. Also, please note that students attending Pre-O’s will only be able to drop off belongings in dorm rooms. We respectfully ask that students do not unpack until Saturday, August 29th when all roommates are present. All First-year dorms will remain locked and students will not have I.D. access until Saturday.

Schedules for arrival day activities coming soon:

Schedule for Tuesday, August 25th

Arrival date for Pre-O Trip Participants
(Drop off of personal belongings allowed – Move in / Unpacking on Aug. 29th)

Schedule for Saturday, August 29th

Return from Pre-O Trips & arrival for all members of the First Year Class
(Official Unpacking and Move in Date; Orientation Begins at 5:15 p.m.)

Residence Halls Accessible

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Available campus information and resources:

  • Information Technology Help Tent
  • Bookstore Student Charge Information
  • Mail Center Information
  • Package/Belongings Pickup
  • Family Welcome and Information Area
  • Campus Information and Refreshments
    • Campus Sustainability Information
    • Bowdoin College Security Information
    • Community Service Resource Center
    • Dining Information
    • Health Insurance
    • Student Employment Information
    • Dorm Shop Sale

Welcoming events tours and receptions:

  • Campus Tours for Family Members and Guests
  • Library Tours for Family Members and Guests
  • Bowdoin College Museum of Art Open for Family Members and Guests
  • Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum Open for Family Members and Guests
  • Parents’ Welcome: An Overview of the First Year Experience
  • President’s Welcome to Parents and Guests
  • President’s Reception for Parents and Guests