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!
JUNE
Studying Languages at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Zoom Call
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📊 Academic Advising Survey Due
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🎒 O-Trip Preference Form Opens
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🌏 Zoom: International Students (F-1 visa holders)
8:30am–9:30am, link available here.
🏘️ Housing Form Due
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📗 Placement Surveys Open
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🔀 Zoom: Transfer Students
7:00pm–8:00pm, link available here.
📕 Placement Surveys Close
JULY
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
10:00am EDT, First Come, First Served
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Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
AUGUST
Understanding Placement Results, Building your Schedule and Workday Support
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
10:00am EDT, First Come, First Served
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
Check this page for the full list of Zoom dates, times, and meeting links.
🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT
⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.
🎒 Orientation Trips Begin
🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins
SEPTEMBER
👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake
📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes