reading

Bowdoin is one of a few colleges and universities to have codified the values of its learning community. The Residential Life office is committed to supporting the learning process that takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. The Proctors, Resident Assistants, College House residents, College House affiliates, and the professional staff work to achieve Bowdoin's recent Residential Life initiatives. We foster healthy and safe residence halls, College Houses, and apartments, which comprise our residential community.

College Housing Opening and Closing Dates
2012-2013 Academic Year

Start of the Year:
Tuesday, August 21, 2012: First Year students arrive
Tuesday, August 28, 2012: College housing opens for upperclass students

Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break:
College housing remains open during this time.

Winter Break:
Tuesday, December 18, 2012: College housing closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, January 19, 2013: College housing opens at 8:00 a.m.

Spring Break:
Saturday, March 9, 2013: College housing closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, March 23, 2013: College housing opens at 8:00 a.m.

End of the Year:
Sunday, May 19, 2013: College housing for underclass students closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, May 25, 2013: College housing for graduating students closes at 6:00 p.m.