Liberal Arts Advising for First Years and Sophomores
Advisors help you choose courses aligned with your academic goals and connect you with resources.
Academic Advising
Faculty advisors at Bowdoin support students as they select courses, engage with the liberal arts, complete their degree requirements, and navigate college life. During their first four semesters, students work with an assigned liberal arts advisor who helps guide their academic exploration. At the beginning of the fourth semester, students declare their major and are then assigned a new advisor—a faculty member in their major department or program.
Declaring A Major and Major Advising
You declare a major at the start of your fourth semester.
Advising Resources for Students
Course selection tips from departments, programs, pre-health and more.
Advising Resources for Faculty
Goals and guidance for advising students.
Workday Support for Advisors
Information for advisors about using Workday Student.
Comment Cards and CARE forms
Ways to support students.