Orientation
Welcome to Bowdoin. We are so excited to welcome you Class of 2024 and incoming transfer students! We will continue updating this page as the College releases information concerning the fall.
Please know that Bowdoin College, along with many other colleges and universities across the country, is currently navigating COVID-19. We ask for your patience as it will take us longer than usual to respond to your emails.
To find more information and answers to commonly asked questions, please look at Bowdoin's Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Arrival Information
Students will be arriving to campus on August 29th.
Students will be expected to move out by 5:00PM EST on November 21st.
Before You Arrive
1. Find your Bowdoin username and password.
In May, look for your Bowdoin username and a temporary password sent to the account you provided during the application process. Use this to log in to many of Bowdoin's online tools including email and Blackboard.
2. Important housing and orientation information.
Health Forms and required courses
and submit all required forms
Frequently Asked Questions
A quick reference for some of the most common questions incoming students have.