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

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