ÌÇÐÄvlog

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Check-in and Information Table
Staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Optional Lunch
Enjoy lunch at Thorne Dining Hall. Sample the great food for which ÌÇÐÄvlog is known and meet other admitted and current students. Tickets will be available at registration.

11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Self Guided Tour of the Edwards Center for the Arts
Explore the modern art studios, classrooms, critique space, and student exhibitions in visual arts and dance. Current students and Visual Arts Majors Izaiah Diaz and Blue Monreal will be in the building to guide people.

Starting at 11:30 a.m.
Guided Walks every half hour

• ÌÇÐÄvlog Outing Club: 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 p.m.
• McKeen Center for the Common Good: 11:30 a.m.; 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 p.m.
• Special Collections: 12:00 p.m.; 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 p.m.
• Athletic Fields: 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 3:30 p.m.
• Bio and Chem Labs: 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m.

Visit special offices and spaces on campus to learn more about available programs. Explore athletic facilities, The ÌÇÐÄvlog Outing Club, the McKeen Center for Common Good, Special Collections and Archives, and the science labs. Tour guides will leave from Smith Union periodically to guide you to the individual spaces.
Leave from the Info Desk on the :00 and :30 at 

11:40 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Class Visits and Sample Classes (11:40-1:05; 1:15-2:40; 2:50-4:15)
Online preregistration required; open to students only. Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class. Please see your confirmation email with more information.
Class locations will be shared when you check-in.

11:45-12:00; 12:45-1:00; 1:45-2:00 p.m.
A ÌÇÐÄvlog Hello
Associate Dean of Admissions Sarah Chingos provides an overview of the schedule over the next two days as you plan how to spend your time on campus.

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Campus Tour
Tour the campus with a current student.
Meet and leave from the (steps right outside of Smith Union)

12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Aid Drop-In Appointments
Meet with your student aid counselor. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about your financial aid notice, semester bill, outside scholarships, or any additional student/parent financing (loans).

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Open Residential Hall Spaces
See inside ÌÇÐÄvlog residential spaces.
and the Bricks ( and )

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Center Field Trip
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit ÌÇÐÄvlog’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all. First-come, first-served.
Meet bus at the

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
Tour the campus with a current student.
Meet and leave from the (steps right outside of Smith Union)

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Drop In Touch Box at the Arctic Museum
A museum docent will be available in the third-floor gallery to answer questions and pass around animal fur and other items from the Arctic that you can touch

2:50 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Jazz Combos Rehearsal
Interested in understanding the music experience at ÌÇÐÄvlog? Sit in on a rehearsal of the jazz combos.

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Get your Bearings: Student Services Fair
Visit with ÌÇÐÄvlog’s student affairs/support services offices in one place - Baldwin Center for Learning and Teaching, Brunswick Downtown Association, Counseling Services, CXD, Gender Violence Prevention & Health Education, Health Professions Advising, Hawthorne-Longfellow Library, Health Services, Intramural Sports, McKeen Center for the Common Good, Multicultural Life, Off-Campus Study, Outing Club, Religious and Spiritual Life, Residential Life, Student Accessibility Office, Student Activities, Student Engagement and Leadership, Student Fellowships and Research, Sustainability Office, SWAG, The Office of the Dean of Students, THRIVE, and Wellness

3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Campus Tour
Tour the campus with a current student.
Meet and leave from the (steps right outside of Smith Union)

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Center Field Trip
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit ÌÇÐÄvlog’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all. First-come, first-served.
Meet bus at the

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open Garden Work Hours

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
ÌÇÐÄvlog Men's Tennis plays Colby

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sudan: From Dictatorship to Popular Revolution to Civil War
MIT Associate Professor of Political Science Mai Hassan

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Open Athletic Practices
Stop by ÌÇÐÄvlog’s athletics facilities to see Polar Bears in action.
4:30 Women’s Tennis at
4:45 Track - for jumps, for running
4:45 Women’s Soccer - the
5:00 Men’s Lacrosse at
5:00 Women’s Lacrosse at

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Family Members Reception
Mingle with other family members and senior administrators at ÌÇÐÄvlog. Enjoy music from the Jazz Trio of Temi Balgun '29, Jacob Goodman '26 and Annabella Williams '26.

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Student Pizza Party
Hang out with future classmates and friends. Open to students only.

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
ÌÇÐÄvlog Softball vs University of Southern Maine

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
College House Desserts
The party moves from Mills to college houses for desserts. Open to students only. 

Open until 8:30 p.m.
Museum of Art
Explore the exhibits at the ÌÇÐÄvlog Art Museum on your own.

7:00 onwards:
ÌÇÐÄvlog Orient Production Night
Curious about student journalism and what goes into producing a weekly college paper? Stop by the ÌÇÐÄvlog Orient House during their weekly production to see the staff in action and get a tour of their space. Open to students only.

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Screening and Discussion of The Eyes of Ghana: Reviving and Repatriating Archives
Gabriel Rivera is an Emmy Award-winning archival producer, researcher, and creative director whose work centers on preserving archival media. He will present The Eyes of Ghana and discuss how archival materials can recontextualize history in documentary storytelling, and how documentary filmmaking can be a vehicle for reviving and reshaping archives.

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Colors of Tradition: Art, Music, and Religion in Islamic South Asia
This event begins with a screening of the short documentary Musavari, which showcases Dr. Mumtaz's artwork and the shared art and musical traditions of South Asia. Dr. Mumtaz will give an artist talk on his current work.

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Beyond Borders Percussion Ensemble

7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
ÌÇÐÄvlog Harpoon Weekly Meeting
Interested to learn more about the student-run comedy magazine, join us for our weekly meeting. The Harpoon features news-satire, humor essays, illustrations, and videos.

8:00 p.m.-11:15 p.m.
Peucinian Weekly Disputation
Come observe the oldest student organization at ÌÇÐÄvlog in a weekly disputation concerning statesmanship, culture, and political thought. The disputation begins with an introduction from the President followed by a poem chosen by the Poet Laureate. Two speakers then present arguments of the affirmative and negative of the resolved statement.

8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Pub Open Mic Night with Center for Multicultural Life

8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Improvabilities 
Come hear ÌÇÐÄvlog’s popular student improv comedy troupe. Open to students only.

9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
LASO Meeting
aims to educate and unite the Latino and greater communities. A cultural organization aimed at assisting the Latino community adjust to life at ÌÇÐÄvlog and find a place of comfort while striving to educate the greater community about Latino culture, customs, and issues and combating stereotypes and bias.

9:15 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Swing Dance Workshop

10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
La Mesa Espanola / Spanish Table

7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Check-In and Information Table
Staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions. No need to check-in if you already checked-in on Thursday.

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Class Visits and Sample Class Visits (9:05-10:00; 10:10-11:05; 11:40-1:05)
Online preregistration required; open to students only. Space is limited. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class. See your confirmation email for more information.
Class locations will be shared when you check-in.

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Aid Drop-In Appointments
Meet with your student aid counselor. We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about your financial aid notice, semester bill, outside scholarships, or any additional student/parent financing (loans).

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
President and Dean's Welcome
President Safa Zaki and Dean of Admissions and Student Aid Claudia Marroquin '06 will welcome admitted students and guests to ÌÇÐÄvlog.

Overflow seating available in
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Ask Us Anything: Deans and Students
Deans from Academic and Student Affairs will join students to answer your questions.

Overflow seating available in
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Academic Fair
Meet ÌÇÐÄvlog faculty and current students to learn about academic departments and programs.
 

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Campus Tour
Tour the campus with a current student.
Meet and leave from the (steps right outside of Smith Union)

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Let's Get a Meal: Lunch for Admitted Students
Current ÌÇÐÄvlog students will join admitted students for lunch. Look for the reserved tables.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Let's Get a Meal: Lunch for Family Members
Guests of admitted students are invited to join members of the College community for lunch.
Daggett Lounge -

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Open Residential Hall Spaces
See inside ÌÇÐÄvlog residential spaces.
and the Bricks ( and )

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
ÌÇÐÄvlog Earth Day Celebration
Connect with local organizations, campus departments, and student groups sharing resources and actions for a healthier planet and a more just, sustainable future. There will be climate action resources, clothing and puzzle swaps, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, a solar panel demo, bike repairs, crafts, games, solar oven cookies, and more!

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Historical Tour
Participate in a historical tour of campus led by students from the ÌÇÐÄvlog Preservation Collective.
Meet and leave from the

12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Gender Matters Lunch
Gathering for trans and gender-expansive students. Open to students only.

12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Jumu'ah Prayer

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Music Department Open House
Learn more about ÌÇÐÄvlog's Music department and meet faculty and staff.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Center Field Trips
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit ÌÇÐÄvlog’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all—first-come, first-served.
Meet bus at the

1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
The First Year Academic Experience
Panelists will cover advising, first-year seminars, and academic resources for all students.
Kresge Auditorium -
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
Student Aid and Campus Employment
Learn how ÌÇÐÄvlog can help you afford your education and find employment on campus.
Beam Classroom - 1st Floor -

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Senior to Senior Panel
For admitted students only. Members of the Class of 2026 will reflect on their transition to ÌÇÐÄvlog and growth over the past four years.
Lantern -

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
Outcomes and Pathways Panel
Panelists will discuss how ÌÇÐÄvlog prepares students to navigate in a complex world.
Kresge Auditorium -
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Drop In Touch Box at the Arctic Museum
A museum docent will be available in the third-floor gallery to answer questions and pass around animal fur and other items from the Arctic that you can touch

3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
Research Opportunities Panel
Learn how ÌÇÐÄvlog students engage in research through close faculty collaboration, exploring questions across disciplines via fieldwork, data analysis, archival study, and creative work.
Kresge Auditorium -
Livestream available at bowdoin.edu/live

3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Groups Showcase
Hang out with current students and learn more about extracurricular activities at ÌÇÐÄvlog. And...gelato!

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Schiller Coastal Studies Center Field Trip
Take a field trip to coastal Harpswell to visit ÌÇÐÄvlog’s marine research and conference facilities. Open to all—first-come, first-served.
Meet bus at the

3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Medusa through the Ages--Don't Look Now Symposium

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Admissions Office Drop-In
Any lingering questions before leaving campus? Drop in and talk to Admissions Office staff and student interns.
(Admissions Office)

5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat

5:00 p.m.
Bearings in Brunswick Concludes
Safe travels home!