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!
AUGUST
Friday, August 22
🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT
Monday, August 25, 2025
⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
🎒 Orientation Trips Begin
Saturday, August 30, 2025
🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 1, 2025
👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes