Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Bowdoin's 223rd Academic Year

AVAILABLE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

Current Academic Year: 2024-2025

Upcoming Academic Year: 2025-2026

Looking Ahead: 2026-2027

RELATED POLICIES

Bowdoin's policies surrounding religious holidayscollege holidays are below

Fall 2024

8月ust 23-25, Fri.太阳. New international student orientation, beginning Friday 5:00 p.m.
8月ust 26, Mon. New student arrival day
8月. 27-Sept.2, Tues.–Mon. Orientation for new students
8月. 28-31, Weds.–Sat. Orientation trips for new students
8月ust 31, Sat. College housing ready for occupancy for upperclass students, noon
September 2, Mon. New student advising 和 course registration
September 2, Mon. Opening of the College—Convocation. 3:30 p.m.
September 3, Tues. Fall semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m.
Sept. 19-21, Thurs.–Sat. Explore Bowdoin I
Sept. 19-21, Thurs.–Sat. Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors, 和 BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings
Sept. 27-29, Fri.-Sun. Homecoming Weekend
10月ober 4, Fri. Fall vacation begins after last class
10月ober 9, Wed. Fall vacation ends, 8:00 a.m.
10月ober 18, Fri. Sarah 和 James Bowdoin Day Ceremony
10月. 18-20, Fri.太阳. Family Weekend
10月. 24-26, Thurs.–Sat. Explore Bowdoin II
10月. 24-26, Thurs.-Sat. Meetings of the Board of Trustees
November 22, Fri. Thanksgiving vacation begins after last class (no classes M-F, administrative offices open through Tuesday, November 26 和 closed W-F)
12月ember 2, Mon. Thanksgiving vacation ends, 8:00 a.m.
12月ember 12, Thurs. Last day of classes
12月. 13-16, Fri.–Mon. Reading period
12月. 17-21, Tues.–Sat. Fall semester examinations
12月ember 22, Sunday College housing closes for winter break, noon
12月ember 24 - January 5, Tues.太阳. College holidays, most offices closed

Spring 2025 

January 14, Tues. College housing available for CXD's Sophomore Bootcamp, 8:00 a.m.
January 15-17, Wed.-Fri. Sophomore Bootcamp, Career Exploration 和 Development
January 19, Sun. College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m.
January 21, Tues. Spring semester classes begin, 8:00 a.m.
February 6-8, Thurs.–Sat. Meetings of the Board of Trustees
March 7, Fri. Spring vacation begins after last class
March 8, Sat. College housing closes for spring vacation, noon
March 22, Sat. College housing available for occupancy, 8:30 a.m.
March 24, Mon. Spring vacation ends, 8:00 a.m.
April 3-5, Thurs.–Sat. Alumni Council, Alumni Fund Directors, 和 BRAVO National Advisory Board meetings
April 10-11, Thurs.星期五. Bearings in Brunswick for Admitted Students
May 2, Fri. Honors Day
May 7, Wed. Last day of classes
May 8-10, Thurs.–Sat. Meetings of the Board of Trustees
May 8-11, Thurs.太阳. Reading period
May 12-17, Mon.–Sat. Spring semester examinations
May 18, Sun. College housing closes for non-graduating students, noon
May 23, Fri. Baccalaureate
May 24, Sat. The 220th Commencement Exercises
May 24, Sat. College housing closes for graduating students, 6:00 p.m.
May 29-June 1, Thurs.太阳. Reunion Weekend
June 9-13, Mon.-Fri. Virtual Pre-Orientation for Students Admitted for Fall 2025

 

Religious Holidays 和 Observances: in recognition of Bowdoin’s commitment to a diverse 和 inclusive student body 和 the variety of religions observed 和 practiced by our students, faculty are encouraged to avoid conflicts between academic coursework 和 major religious holidays. The Rachel Lord Center for Religious 和 Spiritual Life maintains a calendar of major religious observances of the officially recognized religious groups at Bowdoin. In addition, the multifaith calendar from the Harvard Divinity School is a valuable resource regarding many other religious observances that may be of significance to members of the Bowdoin community. Students 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 和 Spiritual Life.

College Holidays 和 Observances: Human Resources maintains the calendar of College holidays 和 special days off 和 can provide guidance on the interpretation 和 recording of work around these events. HR encourages staff, students, 和 faculty to reference the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's calendar of federal holidays as the official source for those dates 和 observances.