Last updated February 13, 2013

  • July-August Summer reading
    The Toaster Project by Thomas Thwaites
  • August 25(Sa) Arrival Day for Class of 2016
    West Hall opens at 9:00 a.m.
    Welcoming luncheon, afternoon program and dinner for new students and parents
    Farewell to parents; Orientation begins after dinner
  • August 26(Su)- August 29(W) Orientation:  Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills
  • August 28(Tu) Upperclass students begin arriving after 3:00 p.m.  Campus closed to returning students before 3 p.m.
  • August 30(Th) First day of instruction, First Semester
  • September 3(M) [Labor Day – no classes]
  • September 12(W) Town Meeting (11:15 a.m.)
  • September 14(F) Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
  • September 17(M) Constitution Day
  • September 21(F)- 23(Su) Reunion Weekend (5 year - Class of 2007)
  • October 8(M) [Columbus Day – no classes]
  • October 10(W) Fall Career Fair
  • October 17(W) 33rd instructional day
  • October 21(Su) Admission Open House
  • October 26(F)- 28(Su) Family Weekend
  • October 27 (Sa) The 10th Anniversary: Celebrating Olin's First Decade
  • November 8(Th) Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
  • November 19(M)–23(F) [Thanksgiving Recess – no classes]
  • December 7(F) Last day of instruction, First Semester
  • December 10(M)-11(Tu) Study Days
  • December 12(W)-15(Sa) Final Exams
  • December 17(M) Olin Exposition (required for all students)
  • December 19(W) Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession
  • December 19(W)- January 21(M)              [Intersession – no classes]
  • January 20(Su) Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m.
  • January 22(Tu) First day of instruction, Second Semester
  • February 6(W) Town Meeting
  • February 13(W) Spring Career Fair
  • February 15(F)-16(Sa) Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘17
  • February 18(M) [Presidents’ Day – no classes]
  • February 19(Tu) Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
  • February 22(F)-23(Sa) Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘17
  • February 28(Th) [no classes]
  • March 1(F)-2(Sa) Candidate Weekend III for Class of ‘17
  • March 11 (M) 33rd instructional day
  • March 18(M)-22(F) [Spring Break – no classes]
  • April 15(M) [Patriots Day – no classes]
  • April 17(W) Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
  • May 2(Th) Last day of instruction, Second Semester
  • May 3(F) Olin Build Day
  • May 6(M) Study Day
  • May 7(Tu)-May 10(F) Final Exams
  • May 13(M) Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations(required for non-seniors)
  • May 14(Tu) Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations (required for seniors)
  • May 19(Su) Commencement for Class of ‘13
  • May 20(M) Residence Halls close at 5 p.m.

Student Absence for Religious Observances

Massachusetts state law regarding student absence due to religious beliefs has been adopted by Olin College as follows: “Any student who is unable to attend classes or participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day because of his or her religious beliefs is excused from any such activity. The student will be given the opportunity to make up the work that was missed, provided that the makeup work does not create an unreasonable burden upon the College.  The College will not level fees or charges of any kind when allowing the student to make up missed work.  In addition, no adverse or prejudicial effects will result because students have made use of these provisions.” The following partial listing is provided for your information:

2012

  • August 19 Eid-al-Fitr (Ramadan ends, approximate)
  • September 16(sundown)-18 Rosh Hashanah
  • September 25(sundown)-26 Yom Kippur
  • September 30(sundown)-October 2 Sukkot
  • October 8(sundown)-9 Shmini Atzeret
  • December 8 Immaculate Conception
  • December 8 Bodhi Day
  • December 25 Christmas

2013

  • February 13 Ash Wednesday
  • February 23(sundown)-24 Purim
  • March 25(sundown)-April 2 Passover
  • March 28 Holy Thursday
  • March 29 Good Friday
  • March 31 Easter
  • May 9 Ascension Thursday
  • May 14(sundown)-16 Shavuot
  • May 25 Buddha Day
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