New Student Orientation

Welcome to Bowdoin. We are so excited to welcome all new students to Bowdoin, including the Class of 2028 and incoming transfer students

Important Dates for New Students

Dates are subject to change—always check this page (and your email) for the latest!

JUNE

Jun 10
Monday, June 10, 2024

Pre-Orientation Webinar: Academic Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)


Jun 11
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

📝 Placement surveys open (9:00am EST)

Pre-Orientation Webinar: Orientation Trips Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)


Jun 12
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Pre-Orientation Webinar: Transfer Student Advising Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)


JUN 13
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Pre-Orientation Webinar: Health, Counseling, & Accessibility Preview (7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)


AUGUST

Aug 7
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Pre-Orientation Webinar: New Student & Family Welcome


AUG 23
Friday, August 23, 2024

New International Student Orientation Begins (F-1 and J-1 visa holders only) (5:00pm EST)


AUG 26
Monday, August 26, 2024

New Student Arrival Day


AUG 28
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Orientation Trips Begin


Aug 31
Saturday, August 31, 2024

Orientation Trips Conclude


SEPTEMBER

SEP 2
Monday, September 2, 2024

New Student Orientation Concludes, Convocation Ceremony


SEP 3
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

First Day of Fall Semester Classes