Fall 2024 (tentative)
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| August 25-26, Sun.–Mon. |
First-Year International Student Orientation |
| August 27, Tues. |
First-Year arrival day |
| August 28-31, Wed.–Sat. |
Orientation Trips |
| August 31- September 3, Sat.–Tues. |
Orientation |
| September 1, Sun. |
College housing ready for occupancy for upperclass students, noon |
| September 3, Tues. |
Opening of the College—Convocation, 3:30 p.m. |
| September 4, Wed. |
Fall semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| September 12-15, Thurs.-Sun. |
Explore Bowdoin I |
| September 19-21, Thurs.–Sat. |
Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors, and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| September 27-29, Fri.-Sun. |
Homecoming Weekend |
| October 4, Fri. |
Fall vacation begins after last class |
| October 9, Wed. |
Fall vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| October 18, Fri. |
Sarah and James Bowdoin Day |
| October 18-20, Fri.–Sun. |
Family Weekend |
| October 24-27, Thurs.–Sun. |
Explore Bowdoin II |
| October 24-26, Thurs.-Sat. |
Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| November 5, Tues. |
Election Day |
| November 27, Wed. |
Thanksgiving vacation begins, 8:00 a.m. |
| December 2, Mon. |
Thanksgiving vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| December 11, Wed. |
Last day of classes |
| December 12-15, Thurs.-Sun. |
Reading period |
| December 16-21, Mon.-Sat. |
Fall semester examinations |
| December 22, Sunday |
College housing closes for winter break, noon |
| December 24–January 1, Tues.-Wed. |
College holidays, most offices closed |
Spring 2025 (tentative)
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| January TBD |
Sophomore Bootcamp, Career Exploration and Development |
| January 19, Sun. |
College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. |
| January 21, Tues. |
Spring semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| February 6-8, Thurs.–Sat. |
Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| March 7, Fri. |
Spring vacation begins after last class |
| March 8, Sat. |
College housing closes for spring vacation, noon |
| March 22, Sat. |
College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. |
| March 24, Mon. |
Spring vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| April 3-5, Thurs.–Sat. |
Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors, and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| April 10-12, Thurs.–Sat. |
Admitted Student Open House |
| May 2, Fri. |
Honors Day |
| May 7, Wed. |
Last day of classes |
| May 8-10, Thurs.–Sat. |
Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| May 8-11, Thurs.–Sun. |
Reading period |
| May 12-17, Mon.–Sat. |
Spring semester examinations |
| May 18, Sun. |
College housing closes for nongraduating students, noon |
| May 23, Fri. |
Baccalaureate |
| May 24, Sat. |
The 220th Commencement Exercises |
| May 24, Sat. |
College housing closes for graduating students, 6:00 p.m. |
| May 29-June 1, Thurs.–Sun. |
Reunion Weekend |
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In recognition of Bowdoin’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive student body and the variety of religions observed and practiced by our students, faculty are encouraged to avoid conflicts between in class examinations and other significant academic work and major religious holidays. The calendar below was developed in collaboration with the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life, and includes major observances of the officially recognized religious groups at Bowdoin. In addition, the multifaith calendar from the Harvard Divinity School is a valuable resource regarding many other religious observances that do not appear in the list below but that may be of significance to members of our community.
Students are expected to declare their intention to observe religious holidays at the beginning of the semester, and to work with an instructor when there is a conflict with a scheduled examination, paper, or project due date and a significant religious holiday observed by the student so that, when warranted, alternative arrangements for completing the work may be made. Students or faculty who have any questions regarding how best to balance the academic calendar alongside religious observances are encouraged to consult with the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life.
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Religious Holidays
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| Not within 2024–2025 academic year |
Eid-al-Adha |
| October 2-4, Wed.-Fri. |
Rosh Hashanah, begins at sundown on Oct. 2 and concludes at sundown on Oct. 4 |
| October 11-12, Fri.Sat. |
Yom Kippur, begins at sundown on Oct. 11 and concludes at sundown on Oct. 12 |
| November 1, Fri. |
Diwali |
| February 28 - March 30, Fri.-Sun. |
Ramadan, begins at first light on February 28 and concludes at last light on March 30 |
| March 30-31, Sun.-Mon. |
Eid-al-Fitr, begins at sundown on March 30 |
| April 12-20, Sat.-Sun. |
Passover, begins at sundown on April 12 and concludes at sundown on April 20 |
| April 18, Fri. |
Good Friday |
| April 20, Sun. |
Easter |
Federally Recognized Holidays
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| September 2, Mon. |
Labor Day (College holiday, some offices closed) |
| October 14, Mon. |
Columbus Day* (Classes not in session - Fall Break, but offices are open) |
| November 11, Mon. |
Veterans Day (Classes in session, offices open) |
| November 28, Thurs. |
Thanksgiving (Nov 27-29 are College holidays, most offices closed) |
| December 25, Wed. |
Christmas Day (College holiday, most offices closed) |
| January 1, Wed. |
New Year's Day (College holiday, most offices closed) |
| January 20, Mon. |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College holiday, some offices closed) |
| February 17, Mon. |
Presidents' Day (Classes in session, College holiday, some offices closed) |
| May 26, Mon. |
Memorial Day (College holiday, many offices closed) |
| June 19, Thurs. |
Juneteenth (College holiday, most offices closed) |
| July 4, Fri. |
Fourth of July (College holiday, most offices closed) |