Summer and Pre-Arrival: Start here!
You've been admitted. Now what?
Welcome to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾! 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ email) for the latest!
AUGUST
Friday, August 22
🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT
Monday, August 25, 2025
⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
🎒 Orientation Trips Begin
Saturday, August 30, 2025
🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 1, 2025
👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes