Registrar's Calendar
Our calendar includes academic process information relevant to Bowdoin students, faculty, and academic staff. Please do not print this calendar and check back often as it is subject to change. Looking for College events? Please reference Bowdoin's Academic Calendar.
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2022-2023 Academic Year |
2023-2024 Academic Year |
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| July | ||
| Official start of the academic year | Fri., July 1, 2022 | Sat., July 1, 2023 |
| Placements: placement tool open to departments and programs to enter assigned course placements for incoming students | Mon., July 11, 2022 | Mon., July 10, 2023 |
| Classrooms: fall classroom assignments available in Classfinder | Wed., July 13, 2022 | TBD, July 2023 |
| Catalogue: publication of the Bowdoin College Catalogue and Academic Handbook | Tues., July 26, 2022 | TBD, July 2023 |
| August (start of fall semester) | ||
| Catalogue: last day for administrative edits to the Catalogue before final version archived | Friday, August 5, 2022 | TBD, August 2023 |
| Placements: initial course placements for incoming students due from departments and programs in the placement tool. New student placement changes accepted through the second week of the semester. | Fri., August 12, 2022 | Fri., August 11, 2023 |
| Registration: re-enrolled students may begin submitting course requests for fall in Polaris at 9:00am | Mon., August 15, 2022 | Mon., August 14, 2023 |
| Registration: re-enrolled students finalize course requests for fall in Polaris and secure release of advisor hold before round closes at 5:00pm | Fri., August 19, 2022 | Fri., August 18, 2023 |
| Registration: re-enrolled student course registration results in Polaris | Mon., August 22, 2022 | Mon., August 21, 2023 |
| Registration: transfer students meet with advisors and register for classes; time is TBD for fall 2023 | Sun., August 28, 2022 | Sun., August 27, 2023 |
| Registration: first-year students may begin submitting Round 1 course requests for fall in Polaris at 12:00pm | Mon., August 29, 2022 | Mon., August 28, 2023 |
| Registration: first-year students finalize Round 1 course requests for fall in Polaris and secure release of advisor hold before Round 1 ends at 5:00pm | ||
| Enrollment Form: due from all new students by 5:00pm | ||
| Registration: first-year students' Round 1 course registration results in Polaris by 7:30am | Tues., August 30, 2022 | Tues., August 29, 2023 |
| Registration: first-year students may begin submitting Round 2 alternate course requests for fall in Polaris at 8:00am | ||
| Registration: first-year students finalize Round 2 course requests for fall before Round 2 closes at 12:00pm | ||
| Registration: first-year students' Round 2 course registration results in Polaris by 3:30pm | ||
| Registration: first-year students may drop and add courses for fall in Polaris on a first-come, first-served basis from 7:30pm - 10:30pm; results immediate | ||
| Courses: first day of fall classes | Wed., August 31, 2022 | Wed., August 30, 2023 |
| Registration: Add/Drop II course change period for fall begins in Polaris for all students at 9:00am; results immediate | ||
| Registration: Elective Credit/D/Fail grading mode option for fall begins in Polaris for all students at 9:00am | ||
| September | ||
| Enrollment Form: due by 5:00pm; last day for returning students to submit without a fine | Tues., September 6, 2022 | Tues., September 5, 2023 |
| Registration: last day for all students to initially register for fall courses without a fine | ||
| Courses: spring proposals and revisions due to CIC from returning faculty | Fri., September 9, 2022 | Fri., September 8, 2023 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: form sent to eligible students | Mon., September 12, 2022 | Mon., September 11, 2023 |
| Registration: Add/Drop II course change period for fall ends in Polaris for all students at 5:00pm | Wed., September 14, 2022 | Wed., September 13, 2023 |
| Registration: Extended Course Drop for fall begins for all students at 5:01pm - not in Polaris | ||
| Placements: placement tool closes | ||
| Courses: spring proposals and revisions due to CIC from new faculty | Fri., September 16, 2022 | Fri., September 15, 2023 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: eligible students sent Intended Major/Minor Declaration Form | Mon., September 19, 2022 | Mon., September 18, 2023 |
| Honors Projects: honors candidates requested from departments and programs for December completers | Wed., September 21, 2022 | Wed., September 20, 2023 |
| College Census: official fall census | ||
| Courses: spring course offering worksheets and scheduling grids available | Thurs., September 22, 2022 | Thurs., September 21, 2023 |
| Graduation: Intent to Graduate forms sent to eligible students | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: departments and programs begin review and approval process | Mon., September 26, 2022 | Mon., September 25, 2023 |
| Honors Projects: honors candidates due from departments/programs for December completers | ||
| October | ||
| Graduation: Intent to Graduate forms due back from eligible students | Mon., October 3, 2022 | Mon., October 2, 2023 |
| Courses: spring course offering worksheets and scheduling grids due from departments and programs | Wed., October 5, 2022 | Wed., October 4, 2023 |
| Major/Minor Certifications: sent to departments and programs for December completers | Fri., October 7, 2022 | Fri., October 6, 2023 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: departments and programs finish approval process | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: all approved declarations available in Polaris | Tues., October 18, 2022 | Tues., October 17, 2023 |
| Registration: Extended Course Drop for fall ends for all students at 5:00pm - not in Polaris | Wed., October 19, 2022 | Wed., October 18, 2023 |
| Registration: Elective Credit/D/Fail grading mode option for fall ends in Polaris at 5:00pm for all students | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: ADCs begin advisor assignment data entry for newly declared majors/minors | ||
| Courses: spring course textbook adoptions due from faculty to the Library | Mon., October 24, 2022 | Mon., October 23, 2023 |
| Major/Minor Certifications: due from departments and programs for December completers | Wed., October 26, 2022 | Wed., October 25, 2023 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: ADCs finish advisor assignment data entry for newly declared majors/minors | ||
| Courses: spring schedule of course offerings available in Classfinder | Mon., October 31, 2022 | Mon., October 30, 2023 |
| November | ||
| Registration: Round 1 begins - students returning for spring may begin submitting course requests in Polaris at 9:00am | Thurs., November 3, 2022 | Thurs., November 2, 2023 |
| Registration: Round 1 ends - students returning for spring finalize course requests and secure release of advisor hold before Round 1 closes at 5:00pm | Thurs., November 10, 2022 | Thurs., November 9, 2023 |
| Registration: Round 1 course registration results in Polaris by 5:00pm for students returning for spring | Mon., November 14, 2022 | Mon., November 13, 2023 |
| Registration: Round 2 begins - students returning for spring may begin submitting alternate course requests in Polars at 9:00am | Wed., November 16, 2022 | Wed., November 15, 2023 |
| Registration: Round 2 ends - students returning for spring finalize course requests in Polaris before Round 2 closes at 5:00pm | Fri., November 18, 2022 | Fri., November 17, 2023 |
| Registration: Round 2 course registration results in Polaris by 5:00pm for students returning for spring | Mon., November 21, 2022 | Mon., November 20, 2023 |
| Classrooms: spring classroom request forms sent to faculty | Tues., November 22, 2022 | Tues., November 21, 2023 |
| Office Closure: Office of the Registrar closed for Thanksgiving holiday | Wed., Nov 23- Sun., Nov 27, 2022 | Wed., Nov 22- Sun., Nov 26, 2023 |
| Registration: Add/Drop I course change period for students returning for spring begins in Polaris at 9:00am; results immediate | Tues., November 29, 2022 | Tues., November 28, 2023 |
| December | ||
| Classrooms: spring classroom request forms due from faculty | Thurs., December 1, 2022 | Fri., December 1, 2023 |
| Graduation: last day for May degree candidates to adjust major(s)/minor declarations | ||
| Catalogue: last day for major/minor proposals and revisions to be submitted to CIC for next academic year | ||
| Major/Minor Certifications: degree candidate certifcations sent to departments and programs for May degree candidates | Tues., December 6, 2022 | Tues., December 5, 2023 |
| Registration: Add/Drop I course change period for students returning for spring ends in Polaris at 5:00pm | Fri., December 9, 2022 | Fri., December 8, 2023 |
| Courses: last day of fall classes | ||
| Grading: last day for students to initiate the incomplete grade process for fall courses | ||
| Grading: fall grading period begins 12:00pm | Wed., December 14, 2022 | Fri., December 8, 2023 |
| Courses: fall Reading Period | Sat., Dec 10 - Tues., Dec 13, 2022 | Sat., Dec 9 - Tues., Dec 12, 2023 |
| Courses: fall Final Exam Period | Wed., Dec 14 - Mon., Dec 19, 2022 | Wed., Dec 13 - Mon., Dec 18, 2023 |
| Transcripts: official transcript production for current students pauses until the business day after all grades post | Wed., December 14, 2022 | Wed., December 13, 2023 |
| Honors Projects: Departmental Honors projects uploaded and the "Thesis Access and Embargo form" completed through the Bowdoin Digital Commons by the December completing student by 5:00pm | Thurs., December 15, 2022 | Thurs., December 14, 2023 |
| Honors Projects: Departmental honors levels due from departments and programs for December completers by 12:00pm | Fri., December 16, 2022 | Fri., December 15, 2023 |
| Honors Projects: Departmental Honors project directors complete online review and approval of submitted project and levels through Bowdoin Digital Commons for December completers by 2:00pm | ||
| Office Closure: College closes for winter break | Fri., Dec 23, 2022 - Sun., Jan 8, 2023 | Fri., Dec 22, 2023 - Tues., Jan 2, 2024 |
| January (start of spring semester) | ||
| Grading: fall grades due in Polaris by 3:00pm | Mon., January 9, 2023 | Mon., January 8, 2024 |
| Grading: fall grades available to students in Polaris | Wed., January 11, 2023 | Wed., January 10, 2024 |
| Registration: re-enrolled students may begin submitting course requests for spring in Polaris at 9:00am | ||
| Classrooms: spring classroom assignments available in Classfinder | Thurs., January 12, 2023 | Thurs., January 11, 2024 |
| Major/Minor Certifications: degree candidate certifications due from departments and programs 12:00pm for May completers | ||
| Grading: Recording Committee meets to discuss students up for action | Tues., January 17, 2023 | Tues., January 16, 2024 |
| Registration: re-enrolled students finalize course requests for spring in Polaris and secure release of advisor hold before round closes at 5:00pm | Wed., January 18, 2023 | Wed., January 17, 2024 |
| Registration: re-enrolled student course registration results in Polaris | Thurs., January 19, 2023 | Thurs., January 18, 2024 |
| Courses: first day of spring classes | Mon., January 23, 2023 | Mon., January 22, 2024 |
| Registration: Add/Drop II course change period for spring begins in Polaris for all students at 9:00am; results immediate | ||
| Registration: Elective Credit/D/Fail grading mode option for spring begins in Polaris for all students at 9:00am | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: eligible students sent Intended Major/Minor Declaration Form | Wed., January 25, 2023 | Wed., January 24, 2024 |
| Enrollment Form: last day for all students to submit without a fine | Fri., January 27, 2023 | Fri., January 26, 2024 |
| Registration: last day to initially register for spring courses in Polaris without a fine | ||
| February | ||
| Courses: fall course proposals and revisions due to CIC (note: later deadline for FYWS proposals and revisions) | Fri., February 3, 2023 | Fri., February 2, 2024 |
| Registration: Add/Drop II course change period for spring ends for all students at 5:00pm | Mon., February 6, 2023 | Mon., February 5, 2024 |
| Registration: Extended Course Drop for spring begins for all students at 5:01pm - not in Polaris | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: last day for eligible students to submit Intended Major/Minor Declaration Form | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: departments and programs begin assessing intended declarations and identifying major/minor advisors for those they approve to declare | Thurs., February 9, 2023 | Thurs., February 8, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: departmental honors candidates requested from departments and programs for May completers | Mon., February 13, 2023 | Mon., February 12, 2024 |
| College Census: official spring census | ||
| Courses: fall course offering worksheets and scheduling grids available | Thurs., February 16, 2023 | Thurs., February 15, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: departmental honors candidates due from departments and programs for May completers | Mon., February 20, 2023 | Mon., February 19, 2024 |
| March | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: department and program deadline to dis/approve intended major/minor declarations | Fri., March 3, 2023 | Fri., March 1, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: The Library's "Requirements for Formatting and Submitting Honors Projects" sent out for May completers | Mon., March 6, 2023 | Mon., March 4, 2024 |
| Courses: fall course offering worksheets and scheduling grids due from departments and programs | Tues., March 7, 2023 | Tues., March 5, 2024 |
| Catalogue: Catalogue review process begins for departments and programs | Wed., March 8, 2023 | TBD, March 2024 |
| Registration: Elective Credit/D/Fail grading mode option for spring ends in Polaris for all students at 5:00pm | Fri., March 10, 2023 | Fri., March 8, 2024 |
| Registration: Extended Course Drop for spring ends for all students at 5:00pm - not in Polaris | ||
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: all approved majors and minors in Polaris for newly declared students | Mon., March 20, 2023 | Mon., March 18, 2024 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: ADCs begin advisor assignment data entry for newly declared majors/minors | Tues., March 21, 2023 | Tues., March 19, 2024 |
| Courses: fall course material adoptions due from faculty to the Library | Mon., March 27, 2023 | Mon., March 25, 2024 |
| Courses: departments/programs sent draft schedule of fall courses for review | Tues., March 28, 2023 | Tues., March 26, 2024 |
| Courses: departments/programs finish review and send any edits needed to fall course schedule | Thur., March 30, 2023 | TBD, March 2024 |
| Catalogue: Catalogue review process ends for departments and programs | ||
| Courses: first-year writing seminar proposals and revisions for fall due to CIC | Fri., March 31, 2023 | Fri., March 29, 2024 |
| Initial Major/Minor Declarations: ADCs finish advisor assignment data entry for newly declared majors/minors | ||
| April | ||
| Courses: fall schedule of course offerings available in Classfinder | Mon., April 3, 2023 | Mon., April 1, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 1 opens- students returning for fall may begin submitting course requests in Polaris at 9:00am | Thurs., April 6, 2023 | Thurs., April 4, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 1 ends - students returning for fall finalize course requests and secure release of advisor hold before Round 1 closes at 5:00pm | Thurs., April 13, 2023 | Thur., April 11, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 1 course registration results in Polaris by 5:00pm for students returning for fall | Mon., April 17, 2023 | Mon., April 15, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 2 opens - students returning for fall may begin submitting alternate course requests in Polaris at 9:00am | Wed., April 19, 2023 | Wed., April 17, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 2 - students returning for fall finalize course requests in Polaris before Round 2 closes at 5:00pm | Fri., April 21, 2023 | Fri., April 19, 2024 |
| Registration: Round 2 fall course registration results in Polaris by 5:00pm for students returning for fall | Mon., April 24, 2023 | Mon., April 22, 2024 |
| Classrooms: fall classroom request forms sent to faculty | Wed., April 26, 2023 | Wed., April 24, 2024 |
| Registration: Add/Drop I course change period opens in Polaris at 9:00am for students returning for fall | ||
| May | ||
| Courses: last day of spring classes | Wed., May 10, 2023 | Wed., May 8, 2024 |
| Grading: last day for students to initiate the incomplete grade process for spring courses | ||
| Grading: spring grading period begins in Polaris at 12:00pm - there is an earlier deadline for May degree candidate grades and it includes "S" grade conversion forms | ||
| Registration: Add/Drop I course change period ends in Polaris at 5:00pm for students returning for fall | ||
| Graduation: last day for December degree candidates to adjust major and minor declarations | ||
| Classrooms: fall classroom request forms due from faculty | Thurs., May 11, 2023 | Thurs., May 9, 2024 |
| Courses: spring Reading Period | Thurs., May 11 - Sun., May 14, 2023 | Thurs., May 9 - Sun., May 12, 2024 |
| Courses: spring Final Exam period | Mon., May 15 - Sat., May 20, 2023 | Mon., May 13 - Sat., May 18, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: Departmental Honors projects uploaded and the "Thesis Access and Embargo form" completed through the Bowdoin Digital Commons by the May completing student by 5:00pm | Thurs., May 18, 2023 | Thurs., May 16, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: levels of department honors due from departments and programs by 12:00pm for May completers | Fri., May 19, 2023 | Fri., May 17, 2024 |
| Honors Projects: Departmental Honors project directors complete online review and approval of submitted project and levels through Bowdoin Digital Commons for May completers by 2:00pm | ||
| Transcripts: official transcript production for current students pauses until the business day after all grades post | Mon., May 22, 2023 | Mon., May 20, 2024 |
| Grading: spring grades due in Polaris by 12:00pm for May completers - "S" grade conversion forms for year-long honors projects included in deadline | Tues., May 23, 2023 | Tues., May 21, 2024 |
| Graduation: Commencement exercises | Sat., May 27, 2023 | Sat., May 25, 2024 |
| Grading: spring grades due in Polaris for all other students | Tues., May 30, 2023 | Tues., May 28, 2024 |
| June | ||
| Grading: spring grades available to all students in Polaris | Fri., June 2, 2023 | Fri., May 31, 2024 |
| Transcripts: official transcripts with spring grades available | Mon., June 5, 2023 | Mon., June 3, 2024 |
| Grading: Recording Committee meets to discuss students up for action | TBD, June 2023 | TBD, June 2024 |
| Official end of the academic year | Fri., June 30, 2023 | Sun., June 30, 2024 |