Residential Life

Thank you for your interest in joining the College House system. The College Houses offer a distinctive residential experience for Bowdoin students. Those who live in the Houses form a uniquely spirited community with ample opportunities to impact the broader Bowdoin landscape. Living in a House also demands a significant commitment of time and energy. 

All House members must: 

• Participate in College House Orientation and/or Officer Training before classes begin in the fall
• Organize a variety of academic, cultural, and social events in and beyond the House throughout the year
• Connect with first-year and upperclass affiliates
• Help create and protect an environment of mutual respect within the House

First-years, sophomores, and juniors in good standing are eligible to apply. Our selection process strives to find students who are comfortable working within a team and seek to build on the enormous potential of the College House system. You must apply to the College House to which you, or a member of your block, is affiliated.

To learn more about the House experience, please attend upcoming College House information sessions on January 30th at 8 PM Main Lounge and February 1st at 4 PM Beam Auditorium , or contact Chris Rossi (x3301) in the Office of Residential Life.  The College Houses will also hold "open houses" the week of February 4th.  

Application Process

Part I: The Online Application

• Completed application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 13th. *The Office of Residential Life will email recommendation forms to people listed as references. Recommendations are due back to the Office of Residential Life by 5:00 PM on March 6th.*

Part II: Individual/Block Interview

• New applicants will participate in a 15 minute individual or block interview, conducted by current House residents, members of the Residential Life office, Faculty House advisors, or members of the Deans office. *Interviews are optional for students who have also applied for a position on the Residential Life Staff 2013-2014.*
• Interviews will be held between February 27th - March 3rd. 

Part III: Decisions & Acceptances

• Decisions will be mailed to your SU boxes on Monday, April 8th.  
• Acceptances and signed residence agreements are due back to the Office of Residential Life (1st floor of Moulton Union) by 5 PM on Wednesday, April 10th.