9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Check-in and Information Table
Staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions.
Burton-Little House (Admissions Office)
9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
Admissions Welcome
Hear from Bowdoin admissions officers as you kick-off your day on campus.
Thorne Hall, Daggett Lounge
10:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Student Aid Drop-In Appointments
Drop by anytime between 10-1:30 to chat with a student aid officer to better understand your financial aid package and ask questions.
Ashby House.
10:05-11:30 a.m. or 10:10-11:05 a.m.
Class Visits by pre-registration.
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.
10:05 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Parent Q&A—Ask Us Anything
Senior Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Michael Pulju, Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies and Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Inclusion Dharni Vasudevan, Associate Dean of Students Khoa Khuong, and Director of Admissions Emily Almas will answer any questions you have about Bowdoin.
Thorne Hall, Daggett Lounge
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Admitted students and their guests are invited to join members of the College community for lunch.
Thorne Dining Hall
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Campus Tours
Tour the campus with a current student. Parents/caregivers and students will be split into separate groups.
Leave from Burton-Little House (Admissions Office)
(Optional) Starting at 1:30 p.m.
Watch the eclipse at the Schiller Coastal Studies Center
You and your family can a take drive to coastal Harpswell to visit Bowdoin’s marine research and conference facilities and watch the eclipse later in the afternoon.
Driving directions to Schiller Coastal Studies Center
INFORMATION
Campus Map
Let's get you there: Use our PDF campus map, or our accessible map.
Safety and Security
The Safety and Security Communications Center, located in Rhodes Hall, is open 24/7 and can be reached at the following numbers: Emergencies: 207-725-3500; or Non-emergencies: 207-725-3314.
Accessibility and Special Assistance
Bowdoin College is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community. Individuals with questions or accommodation needs should stop by the check-in desk in the Admissions Office or call 207-725-3231.
Service Animals and Pets
Leashed pets are permitted outside on campus grounds. Pets are not permitted inside campus buildings unless serving as aids to individuals with disabilities.
Gender-Inclusive Bathrooms
Most buildings on campus, including the Admissions Office, have a gender-neutral bathroom available—most are single-stall, locking bathrooms labeled “private restroom.” Smith Union and the Bowdoin Outing Club have multi-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms with more privately constructed stalls.
Athletics
Students should make appointments directly with coaches. See goubears.com for contact information.
Bowdoin Store
Open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
David Saul Smith Union, Second Floor
Dining
Lunch is provided in Thorne Dining Hall. Meal tickets are required and available at check-in.
Campus ATM
A Bank of America ATM is located on the lower level of David Saul Smith Union (to the right of the Bowdoin Express Convenience Store).
Medical Assistance
In the event of an emergency, contact Bowdoin Security at 207-725-3500. Mid Coast Hospital is a short distance from campus at 123 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick, or call 207-729-0181.
PARKING
WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
To access wireless internet from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, connect to Bowdoin’s “Bowdoin-Guest” network.
SAVE THE DATES
The orientation team and Office of the Dean of Students will be hosting Zoom sessions, as well as posting informative videos, on important topics during the week of June 10-14.
All calls will be recorded and posted for students and their families to access throughout the summer. The full schedule of Pre-Orientation events will be available by early May.