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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
2009-2010 Academic Year

Start of the Year:
Tuesday, August 25, 2009: First Year students participating in Pre-Orientation programs arrive
Saturday, August 29, 2009: College housing opens for all First Year students
Tuesday, September 1, 2009: College housing opens for upperclass students

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

Winter Break:
Tuesday, December 22, 2009: College housing closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, January 23, 2010: College housing opens at 8:00 a.m.

Spring Break:
Saturday, March 13, 2010: College housing closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, March 27, 2010: College housing opens at 8:00 a.m.

End of the Year:
Sunday, May 23, 2010: College housing for underclass students closes at 12:00 noon
Saturday, May 29, 2010: College housing for graduating students closes at 6:00 p.m.