New Student Orientation
Welcome to Bowdoin. We are so excited to welcome all new students to Bowdoin, including the Class of 2028 and incoming transfer students!
Important Dates for New Students
Dates are subject to change—always check this page (and your email) for the latest!
JUNE
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Academic Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)
📝 Placement surveys open (9:00am EST)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Orientation Trips Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Transfer Student Advising Preview
(7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)
Pre-Orientation Webinar: Health, Counseling, & Accessibility Preview (7:30pm – 8:30pm EST)
AUGUST
Pre-Orientation Webinar: New Student & Family Welcome
New International Student Orientation Begins (F-1 and J-1 visa holders only) (5:00pm EST)
New Student Arrival Day
Orientation Trips Begin
Orientation Trips Conclude
SEPTEMBER
New Student Orientation Concludes, Convocation Ceremony
First Day of Fall Semester Classes