Summer and Pre-Arrival: Start here!

You've been admitted. Now what?

Welcome to Bowdoin! We're glad you're here.

If you expect to have no access to technology for large portions of the summer, please email orientation@bowdoin.edu so the Orientation Team can make sure you don’t miss any important information.

Important Dates for New Students

Dates are subject to change—always check this page (and your Bowdoin email) for the latest!

JUNE

JUN 9

Monday, June 9

Studying Languages at Bowdoin Zoom Call
Recording available here.

JUN 10

Tuesday, June 10

📊 Academic Advising Survey Due
Complete this in Canvas.

🎒 O-Trip Preference Form Opens
Complete this in Canvas.

JUN 11

Wednesday, June 11

🌏 Zoom: International Students (F-1 visa holders)
8:30am–9:30am, link available here.

🏘️ Housing Form Due
Complete this in Bricks and Beyond.

📗 Placement Surveys Open
Complete them in Canvas.

JUN 12

Thursday, June 12

🔀 Zoom: Transfer Students
7:00pm–8:00pm, link available here.

JUN 28

Saturday, June 28

📕 Placement Surveys Close

JULY

JUL28

Monday, July 28

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

JUL29

Tuesday, July 29

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

JUL30

Wednesday, July 30

⏰ Online Registration for Transfer Students Opens in Workday
10:00am EDT, First Come, First Served

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

JUL31

Thursday, July 31

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUGUST

AUG 4

Monday, August 4

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUG 5

Tuesday, August 5

Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUG 6

Wednesday, August 6

Workday Help Line for Registration Questions
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUG 7

Thursday, August 7

⏰ Online Registration for New Students Opens in Workday
10:00am EDT, First Come, First Served

Workday Help Line for Registration Questions
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUG 8

Friday, August 8

Workday Help Line for Registration Questions
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.

AUG 12

Tuesday, August 12

Pre-Arrival Webinar
Ask Bowdoin staff any lingering questions before you arrive for your first semester!
7:00–8:30pm EDT, link available here

AUG 22

Friday, August 22

🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT

AUG 25

Monday, August 25, 2025

⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.

AUG 27

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

🎒 Orientation Trips Begin

AUG 30

Saturday, August 30, 2025

🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins

SEPTEMBER

SEP 1

Monday, September 1, 2025

👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake

SEP 2

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes