Students are billed for each academic year in two installments. Fall semester bills are sent in July; Spring semester bills are sent in December.

A liberal arts education cultivates the mind and the imagination; encourages seeking after truth, meaning, and beauty; awakens an appreciation of past traditions and present challenges; fosters joy in learning and sharing that learning with others; supports taking the intellectual risks required to explore the unknown, tests new ideas, and stimulates constructive debate; and builds the ...

Journalist, Author, Commentator Michele Norris Delivers MLK Commemorative Lecture The acclaimed former host of NPR’s All Things Considered talks to the Bowdoin community about Dr. King’s legacy and his impact on her ongoing Race Card Project, which collects the thoughts and stories of everyday people on issues of race and identity.

More than 100 different groups sponsor extra- and cocurricular activities for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Together, these organizations broaden and enrich your time at Bowdoin by providing social, cultural, and educational experiences outside the classroom. Build up your network ...

Jul 1, 2024 · 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 application itself is subject to the application deadline (listed above). Additional required materials (items such as recommendations, transcripts, etc.) that are not automatically submitted with your application are accepted after the deadline.

Career Exploration and Development and thousands of Polar Bear alums are here to support you—no matter where you are in your college career, or where you are in the world. Check out Handshake to schedule appointments, find jobs and internships, and use our extensive resource library, built by our advisors specifically for Bowdoin students. Learn how to write a résumé, connect with the ...

It is the mission of the College to engage students of uncommon promise in an intense full-time education of their minds, exploration of their creative faculties, and development of their social and leadership abilities in a four-year course of study and residence that concludes with a baccalaureate degree in the liberal arts.

International applicants are required to submit a 2025-2026 CSS Profile (code 3089) (available Oct 1, 2024) to apply for financial aid. If you are unable to submit the CSS Profile or paying the fee would present a financial burden, you may complete and upload the International Student Financial Aid Application instead.Canadian applicants may not submit the ISFAA.

Your Resident Dream Team. Proctors and Resident Assistants are leaders who foster community within the residences, and help to promote your personal and academic success. And if something's not right? These students are trained to direct residents to a wide variety of resources: from health and wellness services, to technology support, to the best way to get a …