Welcome, Class of 2029!
You got in—now find your Bowdoin Bearings!
Choose your own adventure: Join us virtually, in-person, or both. Our comprehensive suite of offerings allows you to choose what is best for you. Wherever you are, we're ready to welcome you.
Bearings in Brunswick
Thursday-Friday April 10-11, 2025
Visit our beautiful campus and meet students, faculty, and staff in person.
- Class visits and informal drop-in activities Thursday afternoon
- Class visits, panels, and activities throughout the day on Friday.
- See this year's schedule to get an idea of what the day looks like.
Resources for traveling to Brunswick:
- Helpful links and lodging information
- Directions by auto, plane, train, or bus
- Bearings in Brunswick Schedule
Questions?
Email: bearings@bowdoin.edu
Telephone: 207-725-3231
Virtual Bearings
March-April 2025
Whether you visit in person or not, we're offering opportunities online so you can meet potential future classmates and learn about our campus and community from anywhere.
Take a tour of two first-year residence halls: Maine Hall and Osher Hall
Take a virtual tour of campus
Have questions about your financial aid package? Schedule a Zoom appointment with your Student Aid Counselor.
Be sure to browse and Register for Virtual Bearings events.
Virtual Bearings Events
Polar Preview
Monday, April 21, 2025
Can't make it to Bearings in Brunswick? Join us for a Polar Preview. Spend a half-day on campus taking a specialized tour designed for admitted students and families; attend a class and eat lunch in our dining hall.
See this year's schedule of events
Due to limited space, we ask that families register either for Polar Preview or Bearings in Brunswick, but not both events. Registration for our Polar Preview event will be capped at 50 admitted students.
Beyond Bearings: More resources for accepted students
Think you've got your Bearings?
Next steps:- Connect with our community: Learn more about our community by following along on our Instagram @Bowdoinadmissions.
- Have questions about your financial aid package? Schedule a Zoom appointment with your Student Aid Counselor.