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Summer and Pre-Arrival: Start here!

You've been admitted. Now what?

Welcome to ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿! 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 ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ email) for the latest!

JUNE

JUN 9
Monday, June 9

Studying Languages at ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ Zoom Call
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JUN 10
Tuesday, June 10

📊 Academic Advising Survey Due
Complete this in .

🎒 O-Trip Preference Form Opens
Complete this in .


JUN 11
Wednesday, June 11

🌏 Zoom: International Students (F-1 visa holders)
8:30am–9:30am, link available here.

🏘️ Housing Form Due
Complete this in .

📗 Placement Surveys Open
Complete them in .


JUN 12
Thursday, June 12

🔀 Zoom: Transfer Students
7:00pm–8:00pm, link available here.


JUN 28
Saturday, June 28

📕 Placement Surveys Close


JULY

July requirements will include:

  • sending your AP/IB scores and your final high school transcript,
  • reviewing your placement survey results and preparing for registration,
  • attending Zoom sessions to learn more about how to plan out your first semester.

More details coming soon!

AUGUST

AUG 7
Thursday, August 7
⏰ Online Registration for New Students Opens in Workday
10:00am EDT, First Come, First Served

AUG 22
Friday, August 22

🌏 New International Student Orientation Begins
(F-1 visa holders only)
5:00pm EDT


AUG 25
Monday, August 25, 2025

⭐ New Student Arrival Day
You will sign up for an arrival time slot in August.


AUG 27
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

🎒 Orientation Trips Begin

 


AUG 30
Saturday, August 30, 2025

🎒 Orientation Trips Return
🎉 On-campus Orientation Begins 


SEPTEMBER

SEP 1
Monday, September 1, 2025

👋 Meet with your Liberal Arts Advisor
🦞 Convocation Ceremony and Lobster Bake 


SEP 2
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

📖 First Day of Fall Semester Classes