Arrival and Orientation

Welcome to Bowdoin! We are so excited to welcome all new students to Bowdoin, including the Class of 2029 and incoming transfer and exchange students

The Arrival Day schedule will be finalized over the summer, but the big day for domestic students is August 25, 2025.

The big day for international F-1/J-1 visa holders is Friday, August 22, 2025. More information for international students here »


There's no need to rush it. By the time you arrive to campus, you will have:

  • Roommates and a room assignment
  • Hopefully everything you need from your packing list
  • An Orientation Trip assignment
  • A provisional class schedule for your first semester
  • An Arrival Day move-in time slot
  • and more!