Welcome, Class of 2028!
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. Questions? Read our Bowdoin Bearings FAQs.
Bearings in Brunswick Recorded Events
President's Welcome
Ask Anything: Deans + Students
The First Year Academic Experience
Bearings in Brunswick
Thursday-Friday April 18-19, 2024
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: 207-725-3100
Virtual Bearings
March-April 2024
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
Meet with students and faculty in small group discussions and informal meetings
Pick and choose the programs of interest – attend one, many or all programs
Be sure to browse and Register for Virtual Bearings.
Virtual Bearings Events
Student Kickoff | March 25 | 9-10 p.m.
Faculty Chat| March 27 | 8-9 p.m.
Students Talk—Academic Life | April 2 | 8-9 p.m.
Faculty Chat | April 4 | 8-9 p.m.
International Student Q&A | April 6 | 9-10 a.m.
RepresentAsian | April 8 | 8-9 p.m.
Association of Bowdoin Latinx Alumni (ABLA) | April 10 | 8-9 p.m.
Bowdoin College Black Alumni Association (BCBAA) | April 11 | 8-9 p.m.
Livestream of Bearings in Brunswick welcome and panels | April 18-19 | All day
Accessibility and Accommodations Webinar | April 24 | 8-9 p.m.
Admissions and Student Hangout | April 29 | 9-10 p.m.
All times are EDT
Polar Preview
Monday, April 8, 2024
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 the full 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 65 admitted students.
Beyond Bearings: More resources for accepted students
Think you've got your Bearings?
Next steps:- Understand your financial aid: Review FAQs, see tip sheets and a calendar to plan ahead for your first year and beyond. Sign up for a financial aid phone or Zoom appointment with a Student Aid Officer in April.
- Connect with our community: Learn more about our community by following along on our Instagram @Bowdoinadmissions.