Advising

Who's my Advisor?

Your liberal arts advisor is a faculty member who will provide academic guidance during your first four semesters (at that point you declare a major and switch to a major advisor). Advisors will be listed in Workday after you return from your orientation trip.

When do I meet them?

You are required to meet with your advisor on Monday, August 31. Your advisor will meet with all advisees as a group in the morning and will then schedule individual meeting times between 12:00 and 3:00 PM that same day. Both meetings will take place in your advisor’s office unless otherwise noted and are mandatory, even if you do not plan to make any changes to your schedule. Please remember to bring your laptop or iPad to the individual meeting in the afternoon.

Bowdoin's Support System

• Liberal Arts Advisor → If you have academic questions make an appointment with your advisor!
• Faculty→If you have course-specific questions, meet with your professor. 
• Baldwin Center for Teaching & Learning → If you need additional academic support! 
• Office of the Dean of Students→ Reach out to your first year dean, Khoa Khuong, with other questions or concerns!

In addition to your liberal arts advisor, professors, and student dean, you will find that many people across campus are eager to advise and support you in your learning: Academic Advising and Support | Bowdoin College.

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