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
Studying Languages at Bowdoin Zoom Call
Recording available here.
📊 Academic Advising Survey Due
Complete this in Canvas.
🎒 O-Trip Preference Form Opens
Complete this in Canvas.
🌏 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.
🔀 Zoom: Transfer Students
7:00pm–8:00pm, link available here.
📕 Placement Surveys Close
JULY
July requirements will include:
- sending your AP/IB scores and your final high school transcript,
- reviewing your placement survey results and preparing for registration,
- attending Zoom sessions to learn more about how to plan out your first semester.
More details coming soon!
AUGUST
🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT
⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.
🎒 Orientation Trips Begin
🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins
SEPTEMBER
👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake
📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes