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Bowdoin College Add-Drop Deadline Approaches: September 15 Cutoff for Fall Classes
Bowdoin College students have until Tuesday afternoon to make certain fall semester schedule changes without receiving a withdrawal notation on their academic record.
YuToday Staff
· 1 min read · September 11, 2026
Key takeaways
- Bowdoin's registrar calendar lists Tuesday, September 15 at 5 p.m.
- EDT as the final deadline for students to drop a course without receiving a W.
- September 15 is also the final day to add a course with instructor permission during this stage of the fall semester registration period.
September 15 Deadline
Bowdoin's registrar calendar lists Tuesday, September 15 at 5 p.m. EDT as the final deadline for students to drop a course without receiving a W.
Adding Courses
September 15 is also the final day to add a course with instructor permission during this stage of the fall semester registration period.
What Changes After the Deadline
Beginning September 16, Bowdoin's extended withdrawal period opens. Course drops during that period require advisor permission and result in a W appearing on the student's transcript. The extended withdrawal window runs through October 21.