11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Check-in and Information Table
Staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions.
Smith Union

11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. 
Campus Tours
Tour the campus with a current student.
Leave from the Info Desk at Smith Union

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Alumni Admissions Officers Welcome Sessions
Bowdoin Admissions officers and alums Jackie Su '12 and Isaac Schuchat '19 welcome you to Bowdoin.
Third floor sitting area—Smith Union

11:40 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Class Visits and Sample Classes (11:40-1:05; 1:15-2:40; 2:50-4:15)
Online preregistration required; open to students only. Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class.
Class locations will be shared when you check-in.

12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. 
Open Residential Hall Spaces
See inside first-year residence halls to get a sense of where you could be living next year.
Open dorms: Coleman and West

1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tinker, Wander, Ponder, Create
Drop in to creative spaces on campus
Maker Space, Arctic Museum, Craft Center, Edwards Center for Art and Dance, Special Collections and Archives

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Center Field Trips
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit Bowdoin’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all. First-come, first-served. Capacity 50.
Meet at the Polar Bear Statue 

1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.
Health and Wellness at Bowdoin Walkabouts
Join student Wellness Assistants for a short walking tour while learning about Bowdoin’s holistic approach to health and wellness.
Meet at the Polar Bear Statue

3:30 p.m.
Men's Tennis vs. Colby College
Watch the Polar Bears take on the Mules.
Pickard Tennis Courts

3:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Get your Bearings: Student Services Fair
Visit with all of Bowdoin’s student affairs/support services offices in one place - Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching, CXD, Gender Violence Prevention & Health Education, Health Professions Advising, Hawthorne-Longfellow Library, McKeen Center, Multicultural Life, Off-Campus Study, Outing Club, Religious and Spiritual Life, Residential Life, Student Accessibility Office, Student Activities, Student Engagement and Leadership, Student Fellowships and Research, SWAG, The Office of the Dean of Students, THRIVE, and Brunswick Downtown Association
Ladd House

4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Open Athletic Practices
Stop by any of Bowdoin’s outdoor athletics facilities to see Polar Bears in action.
Pickard Field, Magee-Samuelson Track, Whittier Field

5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.
Softball vs. Southern Maine doubleheader
Watch the Polar Bears take on the Huskies.
Pickard Softball Diamond

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Parent/Guest Reception
Stop by to meet admissions officers and socialize with other parents and caregivers. Open to parents and caregivers only.
Reading Room - Hubbard Hall

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Student Pizza Party
Hang out with future classmates and friends. Open to students only.
Shannon Room - Hubbard Hall

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
College House Desserts and Games
The party moves from Hubbard to college houses for desserts and games. Open to students only. 
Helmreich House and Baxter House

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Improvabilities
Come hear Bowdoin’s popular student improv comedy troupe. Open to students only.
The Pub - Smith Union

7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Beyond Borders Percussion Ensemble
Open to all—Beyond Borders Percussion Ensemble's repertoire focuses on Afro-Caribbean, North Indian, South American and West African traditions with an emphasis on the creation of contemporary, cross-genre experimentation that includes improvisation and composition.  The ensemble is directed by Brian Shankar Adler.
Studzinski Recital Hall, Kanbar Auditorium

Open Until 8:30 p.m.
Museum of Art open.
Free admission.
Bowdoin Museum of Art

8:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Cowboys (hip-hop)
Take in a short performance of Bowdoin’s own hip-hop dance group. Open to students only.
Morrell Lounge, Smith Union

9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Far From Juno (Student Band)
Groove to the sounds of Bowdoin’s own indie student band. Open to students only.
The Pub - Smith Union

7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Check-In and Information Table
Staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions.
Smith Union

8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Beginner Yoga Class
Preregistration required. Space limited.
Meet at Polar Bear Statue at 7:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Class Visits
Online preregistration required; open to students only. Space is limited. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class. See app for more information.
Class locations will be shared when you check-in.

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
President and Dean's Welcome
President Safa Zaki and Dean of Admissions and Student Aid Claudia Marroquin '06 will welcome admitted students and guests to Bowdoin.
Pickard Theater
Overflow seating available in Kresge Auditorium.
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Ask us Anything: Deans and Students
Deans from Academic and Student Affairs will join students to answer your questions.
Pickard Theater
Overflow seating available in Kresge Auditorium.
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Academic Fair
Meet Bowdoin faculty and current students to learn about academic departments and programs.
Quad

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
Tour the campus with a current student.
Leave from the Info Desk at Smith Union

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Let's get a meal: Lunch for Admitted Students
Current Bowdoin students will join admitted students for lunch. Look for the reserved tables.
Thorne Dining Hall

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Let's get a meal: Lunch for Family Members
Guests of admitted students are invited to join members of the College community for lunch.
Daggett Lounge -Thorne Dining Hall

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Open residential hall spaces
See inside first-year residence halls to get a sense of where you could be living next year.
Open dorms: Osher, Appleton, and Maine. 

11:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.; 12:15 p.m.-12:35 p.m.
Midday Meditations
Take a moment to breathe deep and re-center after a busy morning. First come first served. Limit of 15. Open to students only.
Bowdoin Museum of Art, second floor Rotunda

12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Gender Matters
Gathering for trans and gender-expansive students. Open to students only.
Ladd House

12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bowdoin Earth Day Celebration
Connect with local organizations, departments, and student groups working to ensure a healthier planet. Stop by for solar oven cookies, clothing swap, ice cream, and more!  
Main Quad

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Field Trips
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit Bowdoin’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all—first-come, first-served; capacity 50.
Meet at the Polar Bear Statue

1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
The First Year Academic Experience
Panelists will cover advising, first-year seminars, and academic resources for all students.
Kresge Auditorium - Visual Arts Center
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
Student Aid and Campus Employment
Learn how Bowdoin can help you afford your education and find employment on campus.
Beam Classroom - 1st Floor - Visual Arts Center

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Senior to Senior Panel
For admitted students only. Members of the Class of 2024 will reflect on their transition to Bowdoin and growth over the past four years.
Lantern - Roux Center for the Environment

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Outcomes and Pathways Panel
Panelists will discuss how Bowdoin prepares students to navigate in a complex world.
Kresge Auditorium - Visual Arts Center
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

2:30 p.m-3:30 p.m.
Music Department Open House
Drop in to meet music faculty and learn more about campus ensembles.
Gibson Hall Room 101

2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Community Food Hunger Panel
Moderated by Sara Morcos '24, Bowdoin Student Volunteers President, this event will feature four panelists of different expertise coming together to discuss food insecurity in Maine. The goal is to provide students with a holistic view of hunger and how it manifests in our communities today.
Hubbard Hall, The Pickering Room (213).

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Groups Showcase
Hang out with current students and learn more about extracurricular activities at Bowdoin. And...gelato!
Quad

3:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.
Softball vs. UMaine Farmington doubleheader
Watch the Polar Bears take on the Beavers
Pickard Softball Diamond

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Oud Player of Cairo: Echoes from a Bygone World
American Egyptian author Jasmin Attia will read excerpts from her novel which will be interspersed with ‘Oud playing’ by musician Amos Libby, who is an affiliate of the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble at Bowdoin, and Riq musician Eric LaPerna (Director of the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble at Bowdoin). Sponsored by the Arabic program; Open to all
Lantern - Roux Center for the Environment

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admissions Drop-in Farewell
Stop by the Admissions Office to ask any final questions (or get restaurant recommendations!) before you depart campus.
Admissions Office (Burton-Little)

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Relax and Reflect
Take a collective deep breath at the end of the day. Open to all.
Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching Common Area - HL Library

5:00 p.m.
Bearings in Brunswick Concludes