Homecoming: Frequently Asked Questions

Thursday, October 12 – Sunday, October 15

The entire Bowdoin College community and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend Homecoming events.

Homecoming Weekend information is available at bowdoin.edu/homecoming. The Homecoming Weekend mobile app and detailed schedule, including times and locations, will be available in September. Printed schedules will also be available once arriving to campus.

Visit bowdoin.edu/inauguration for inauguration details.

Preregistration is requested for specific Homecoming and inauguration events. Registration is available at bowdoin.edu/homecoming. Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@bowdoin.edu or 207-725-3266 with any questions or if you need assistance registering.

If cancellation of a reservation is needed, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

While there isn't a formal check in process at Homecoming, there will be a Welcome Center located in Lancaster Lounge, Moulton Union, which is a great place to visit once you arrive. At the Welcome Center you can get information and materials related to Homecoming and inauguration activities.

During Homecoming on-campus housing is not available since students are living on campus. A list of area lodging and discounts available to Bowdoin alumni is online.

Go to bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit for all in-person and virtual admissions offerings. Please note that there is limited capacity for all in-person admissions events and advance registration is requested.

Bowdoin is committed to making all of its resources available to each one of its community members. While not all areas of campus are fully accessible, we are committed to helping identify and eliminate barriers—including disabilities, impairments, health conditions, or other access needs—so you can enjoy your time back on campus. Please note your special needs on your registration or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@bowdoin.edu or 207-725-3266.

Items found throughout the weekend will be held at the Welcome Center. After the weekend, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@bowdoin.edu or 207-725-3266.

To access wireless from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, connect to “Bowdoin-Guest” wireless.

The tentative dates are Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Visit bowdo.in/morell to purchase the prints through The Bowdoin Store.

Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@bowdoin.edu or 207-725-3266.