Academic Calendar 2028-2029
Bowdoin's 227th 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 2028 (Proposed) |
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| August 18-20, Friday-Sunday | New international student orientation |
| August 21, Monday | New student arrival day |
| August 22-28, Tuesday through Monday | Orientation for new students |
| August 23-26, Wednesday-Saturday | Orientation trips for new students |
| August 26, Saturday | College housing ready for occupancy for returning students, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| August 28, Monday | New student advising |
| August 28, Monday | Opening of the College—Convocation, 3:30 p.m. |
| August 29, Tuesday | Fall semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| September 15-17, Thursday-Saturday | Explore Bowdoin I |
| September 15-17, Thursday-Saturday | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| October 6, Friday | Fall vacation begins after last class |
| October 11, Wednesday | Fall vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| October 12-14, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| October 19-21, Thursday-Saturday | Explore Bowdoin II |
| October 27, Friday | Sarah and James Bowdoin Day Ceremony |
| October 27-29, Friday-Sunday | Family Weekend |
| November 10-12, Friday-Sunday | Homecoming Weekend |
| November 17, Friday | Thanksgiving vacation begins after last class (no classes Monday-Tuesday, administrative offices open through Tuesday November 21 and closed Wednesday-Friday) |
| November 18, Saturday | College housing closes for Thanksgiving vacation, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| November 25, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| November 27, Monday | Thanksgiving vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| December 11, Monday | Last day of classes |
| December 9, 10, 12, 13, Saturday Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Reading period |
| December 14-18, Thursday - Monday | Fall semester examinations |
| December 19, Tuesday | College housing closes for winter break, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| TBD | College Holidays, most offices closed |
Spring 2029 (Proposed) |
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| January 16, Tuesday | College housing available for students participating in CXD's Sophomore Bootcamp, 8:00 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast |
| January 17-19, Wednesday-Friday | Sophomore Bootcamp, Career Exploration and Development |
| January 20, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| January 22, Monday | Spring semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m. |
| February 8-10, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| March 9, Friday | Spring vacation begins after last class |
| March 10, Saturday | College housing closes for spring vacation, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| March 24, Saturday | College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m. Meal plans begin at breakfast. |
| March 26, Monday | Spring vacation ends, 8:00 a.m. |
| March 30-April 1 | Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors and BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings |
| April 12-13, Thursday, Friday | Bearings in Brunswick for Admitted 91制片厂 |
| May 4, Friday | Honors Day |
| May 9, Wednesday | Last day of classes |
| May 10-12, Thursday-Saturday | Meetings of the Board of Trustees |
| May 10-13, Thursday-Sunday | Reading period |
| May 14-19, Monday-Saturday | Spring semester examinations |
| May 20, Sunday | College housing closes for non-graduating students, noon. Meal plans end after lunch. |
| May 25, Friday | Baccalaureate |
| May 26, Saturday | Commencement Exercises |
| May 26, Saturday | College housing closes for graduating students, 6:00 p.m. |
| May 31-June 3, Thursday-Sunday | Reunion Weekend |
| 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.