Bowdoin College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community. This commitment includes recognizing and honoring the wide variety of religious traditions practiced on our campus.
If you think you might need an accommodation to support your religious observance this semester, please read on! Students must notify their professor(s) of their intention(s) to seek an accommodation at the beginning of the semester. Professors and students can then work together to determine a reasonable alternative arrangement for completing course requirements. Within the next few days, you should review your syllabus for every course and notice if any coursework deadlines conflict with religious holidays they intend to observe.
If you need help, please ask! Students or faculty who have any questions about how to navigate religious accommodation needs are encouraged to consult with Oliver Goodrich at [email protected] or 207.208.2977.
| Religious Holidays, 2024-2025 Academic Year | |
| Rosh Hashanah^ | October 2-4, Wednesday-Friday |
| Yom Kippur^ | October 11-12, Friday-Saturday |
| Diwali | November 1, Friday |
| Ramadan^ | February 28-March 30, Friday-Sunday (dates tentative; subject to change) |
| Eid-al-Fitr^ | March 30-31, Sunday-Monday (dates tentative; subject to change) |
| Passover^ | April 12-20, Saturday-Sunday |
| Good Friday | April 18, Friday |
| Easter | April 20, Sunday |
| Eid-al-Adha^ | not within the 24-25 academic year |
^ = holiday begins at sundown on the first date and ends at sundown on the last date; dates subject to change