- Activate your Bowdoin email and Workday account
- Complete the Academic Interest Form
- Complete the Incoming Student Advising Survey
- Submit Housing Form
- Submit Parent/Guardian Information Form
- Upload OneCard photo
- Record name pronunciation
You made it!
Class of 2030, transfer, and exchange students—welcome to Bowdoin!
We’re so glad you’re here. This page is designed to help you navigate your transition into the Bowdoin community and get oriented in the weeks ahead. Think of it as your starting point: you’ll find key deadlines, a helpful roadmap, and important points of contact all in one place.
Be sure to explore the banners above for quick access to additional resources, including Orientation details, how to register for classes, resources for parents and families, and frequently asked questions. We’re excited to have you join us and look forward to supporting you every step of the way!
Arrival and Orientation
Curious what your first days will look like? Learn about trips, arrival, and Orientation Week.
Explore orientation →Academics and Course Registration
Placement, advising, and building your first semester schedule.
Learn about academics →Welcome, Parents & Families
Information and resources for those supporting you.
Visit parents and families page →Meet Your Dean
Get to know your first-year dean, who will help you navigate your transition into Bowdoin.
Meet Dean Khuong ↓Meet Your Dean
Welcome to Bowdoin, Class of 2030!
My name is Khoa Khuong '04, and I have the privilege of serving as your first-year dean. As a Bowdoin graduate and a first-generation college student, I understand both the excitement and the uncertainty that can come with starting this new chapter. Bowdoin was a transformative place for me, and I am deeply committed to helping you find your own sense of belonging, purpose, and confidence here.
From now through the end of your first year, I will be a primary resource for you as you navigate your academic and social transition to college. Whether you have questions, need support, or simply want to talk things through, I am here to guide you every step of the way. The transition to college is both meaningful and complex, and you do not have to do it alone.
My role is to ensure that you feel supported, informed, and empowered as you begin your Bowdoin journey. I am truly looking forward to getting to know each of you and to welcoming you to campus in August.
Best,
Khoa Khuong
Associate Dean of Students