The Houses

Established in 1998, today’s eight College Houses are a cornerstone of the Bowdoin residential experience. This page includes information about each one.

College House Buildings

  • Furnishings: The College supplies the following items for each student: 
    • Twin bed, extra long (36" x 80")
    • Desk w/chair
    • Dresser
    • Closet/wardrobe
    • Bookshelf 
  • Telephone and Voicemail: Each student is assigned a telephone number for their entire time at Bowdoin. One phone per room is supplied and each student has an individual voicemail box.
  • Television and Cable: Television services are provided through Xfinity on Campus and delivered through your laptop, mobile device, or Roku.
  • Computer Connections: High-speed internet ports are located in every student room. Additionally, all buildings on campus have high-speed wireless internet access. 
  • Safety: All college-owned student residences are equipped with sprinklers and alarmed for fire safety. 
  • Access: Each has a card access system. Residents of a specific residence hall have 24/7 access. All other students have access from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 
  • Laundry: Each house has laundry in the building and use of the machines is free. To see what machines are open, get alerts sent to you when laundry is finished, or report a problem with a machine at any time, visit Automatic Laundry.
  • Bike Storage: Most houses have bike storage available in the building or basement.
  • Parking: Each house has access to student parking but specifics vary by location, see the specific building below for more information. Upperclass students must register their vehicles with Security to park in designated student lots. You can learn more about student parking on the Security parking website.
Summary of College Houses