Academic Calendar 2022-2023
Bowdoin's 221st Academic Year
Current Academic Year (2022-2023)
Upcoming Academic Year (2023-2024)
Looking Ahead (2024-2025; 2025-2026)
PDF versions available for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Bowdoin's policies surrounding religious holidays and college holidays are below
Fall 2022 |
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August 21-22, Sun.-Mon. | New international student orientation |
August 23, Tuesday | New student arrival day |
August 24-27, Wed.-Sat. | Orientation trips for new students |
August 27-30, Sat.-Tues. | Orientation for new students |
August 28, Sunday | College housing ready for occupancy for returning students, noon |
August 29, Monday | New student advising and course registration |
August 30, Tuesday | Opening of the College—Convocation, 3:30 pm |
August 31, Wednesday | Fall semester classes begin, 8:00 am |
Sept. 15-18, Thurs.-Sun. | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
Sept. 22-25, Thurs.-Sun. | Explore Bowdoin I |
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Fri.-Sun. | Homecoming Weekend |
October 7, Friday | Fall vacation begins after last class |
October 12, Wednesday | Fall vacation ends, 8:00 am |
October 13-15, Thurs.-Sat. | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
October 13-16, Thurs.-Sun. | Explore Bowdoin II |
October 21, Friday | Sarah and James Bowdoin Day Ceremony |
October 21-23, Fri.-Sun. | Family Weekend |
November 23, Wednesday | Thanksgiving vacation begins, 8:00 am |
November 28, Monday | Thanksgiving vacation ends, 8:00 am |
December 9, Friday | Last day of classes |
December 10-13, Sat.-Tues. | Reading period |
Dec. 14-19, Wed.-Mon. | Fall semester examinations |
December 20, Tuesday | College housing closes for winter break, noon |
December 23 - January 8 | College Holidays, most offices closed |
Spring 2023 |
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January 17, Tuesday | College housing available for CXD's Sophomore Bootcamp, 8:00 a.m. |
January 18-20, Wed.-Fri. | Sophomore Bootcamp, Career Exploration and Development |
January 21, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 am |
January 23, Monday | Spring semester classes begin, 8:00 am |
February 9-11, Thurs.-Sat. | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
March 10, Friday | Spring vacation begins after last class |
March 11, Saturday | College housing closes for spring vacation, noon |
March 25, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 am |
March 27, Monday | Spring vacation ends, 8:00 am |
March 30-April 1, Thurs.-Sat. | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
April 13-15, Thurs.-Sat. | Bearings in Brunswick for Admitted Students |
May 5, Friday | Honors Day |
May 10, Wednesday | Last day of classes |
May 11-13, Thurs.-Sat. | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
May 11-14, Thurs.-Sun. | Reading period |
May 15-20, Mon.-Sat. | Spring semester examinations |
May 21, Sunday | College housing closes for non-graduating students, noon |
May 26, Friday | Baccalaureate |
May 27, Saturday | The 221st Commencement Exercises |
May 27, Saturday | College housing closes for graduating students, 6:00 pm |
June 1-4, Thurs.-Sun. | Reunion Weekend |
June 12-16, Mon.-Fri. | Virtual Pre-Orientation for Students Admitted for Fall 2023 |
Religious Holidays and Observances: 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 academic coursework and major religious holidays. The Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life maintains a calendar of major religious 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 may be of significance to members of the Bowdoin community. 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.
College Holidays and Observances: Human Resources maintains the calendar of College holidays and special days off and can provide guidance on the interpretation and recording of work around these events. HR encourages staff, students, and faculty to reference the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's calendar of federal holidays as the official source for those dates and observances.