Academic Calendar 2027-2028
Bowdoin's 226th Academic Year
Bowdoin's policies surrounding religious holidays and college holidays are below.
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Date(s) |
Event |
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Fall 2027 (Proposed) |
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| September 18, October 2, October 9, October 23, November 6 | Fall home games (September 18 - Williams, October 2 - Amherst, October 9 - Tufts, October 23 - Trinity, November 6 - Bates) |
| August 20-22, Friday through Sunday | New international student orientation, 5:00 p.m. |
| August 23, Monday | New student arrival day |
| August 24-30, Tuesday through Monday | Orientation for new students |
| August 25-28, Wednesday-Saturday | Orientation trips for new students |
| August 28, Saturday | College housing ready for occupancy for returning students, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| August 30, Monday | New student advising |
| August 30, Monday | Opening of the College—Convocation, 3:30 p.m. |
| August 31, Tuesday | Fall semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| September 9-11, Thursday-Saturday | Explore Bowdoin I |
| September 23-25, Thursday-Saturday | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| September 17-19, Friday-Sunday | Homecoming Weekend |
| October 8, Friday | Fall vacation begins after last class |
| October 13, Wednesday | Fall vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| October 14-16, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| September 23-25, Thursday-Saturday | Explore Bowdoin II |
| October 22, Friday | Sarah and James Bowdoin Day Ceremony |
| October 22-24, Friday-Sunday | Family Weekend |
| November 19, Friday | Thanksgiving vacation begins after last class (no classes Monday and Tuesday, administrative offices open through Tuesday, November 23 and closed Wednesday-Friday) |
| November 20, Saturday | College housing closes for Thanksgiving vacation, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| November 27, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| November 29, Monday | Thanksgiving vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| December 10, Friday | Last day of classes |
| December 11-14, Saturday-Tuesday | Reading period |
| December 15-19, Wednesday-Sunday | Fall semester examinations |
| December 20, Monday | College housing closes for winter break, noon. Meal plans end after lunch |
| December 23-January 5, Thursday-Wednesday | College Holidays, most offices closed |
Spring 2028 (Proposed) |
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| January 18, Tuesday | College housing available for students participating in CXD's Sophomore Bootcamp, 8:00 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| January 19-21, Wednesday-Friday | Sophomore Bootcamp, Career Exploration and Development |
| January 22, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| January 24, Monday | Spring semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| February 10-12, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| March 10, Friday | Spring vacation begins after last class |
| March 11, Saturday | College housing closes for spring vacation, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| March 25, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| March 27, Monday | Spring vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| April 6-8, Thursday-Saturday | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| April 20-22 | Bearings in Brunswick for Admitted 91制片厂 |
| May 5, Friday | Honors Day |
| May 10, Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| May 11-13, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| May 11-14, Thursday-Sunday | Reading period |
| May 15-20, Monday-Saturday | Spring semester examinations |
| May 21, Sunday | College housing closes for non-graduating students, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| May 26, Friday | Baccalaureate |
| May 27, Saturday | Commencement Exercises |
| May 27, Saturday | College housing closes for graduating students, 6:00 p.m. |
| June 1-4, Thursday-Sunday | Reunion Weekend |
| June TBD | Virtual Pre-Orientation for 91制片厂 Admitted for Fall |
Religious Holidays and Observances: in recognition of Bowdoin’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive student body and the variety of religions observed and practiced by our students, faculty are encouraged to avoid conflicts between academic coursework and major religious holidays. The Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life maintains a calendar of major religious observances of the officially recognized religious groups at Bowdoin. In addition, is a valuable resource regarding many other religious observances that may be of significance to members of the Bowdoin community. 91制片厂 or faculty who have any questions regarding how best to balance the academic calendar alongside religious observances are encouraged to consult with the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life.
College Holidays and Observances: Human Resources maintains the calendar of College holidays and special days off and can provide guidance on the interpretation and recording of work around these events. HR encourages staff, students, and faculty to reference the as the official source for those dates and observances.