Last updated March 19, 2008
CALENDAR FOR 2008-09
July-August |
Summer reading |
August 23(Sa) |
Arrival Day for Class of 2012 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 24(Su)-27(W) |
Orientation: Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills |
August 26(Tu) |
Upperclass students begin arriving after 5:00 p.m. |
August 28(Th) |
First day of instruction, First Semester |
September 1(M) |
[Labor Day no classes] |
September 17(W) |
Constitution Day |
| September 30(Tu) | Olin Thursday – Thursday class schedule in effect. |
October 2(Th) |
Career Initiatives Day no classes |
October 13(M) |
[Columbus Day no classes] |
October 14 (T) |
Olin Monday Monday class schedule in effect |
October 16(Th) |
33rd instructional day |
October 17(F)-19(Su) |
Family Weekend |
October 26(Su) |
Admission Open House |
November 24(M)–28(F) |
[Thanksgiving Recess no classes] |
December 9(Tu) |
Last day of instruction, First Semester |
December 10(W) |
Study Day |
December 11(Th)-15(M) |
Final Exams |
December 16(Tu) |
Exposition Preparation Day |
December 17(W)-18(Th) |
Olin Exposition |
December 19(F) |
Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession |
December 19(F)-January 19(M) |
[Intersession no classes] |
January 18(Su) |
Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m. |
January 20(Tu) |
First day of instruction, Second Semester |
February 16(M) |
[Presidents' Day no classes] |
February 17(Tu) |
Olin Monday Monday class schedule in effect |
February 27(F)-28(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend I for Class of 13 |
March 6(F) |
33rd instructional day |
March 6(F)-7(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend II for Class of 13 |
March 16(M)-20(F) |
[Spring Break no classes] |
April 1(W) |
Big Conversation Series no classes |
April 16(Th) |
Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect |
April 20(M) |
[Patriot's Day – no classes] |
April 30(Th) |
Last day of instruction, Second Semester |
May 1(F)-4(M) |
Study Days |
May 5(Tu)-8(F) |
Final Exams |
May 11(M) |
Olin Exposition Underclass projects and presentations |
May 12(Tu) |
Olin Exposition SCOPE presentations |
May 13(W) |
Olin Exposition Arts Celebration, Presentation of Special Projects/Competitions, Capstone Information Sessions and Advising Meetings |
May 17(Su) |
Commencement for Class of 09 |
May 18(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:
2008
September 2 |
Ramadan begins |
September 28(sundown)-30 |
Rosh Hashanah |
October 2 |
Eid-al-Fitr (Ramadan ends, approximate) |
October 7(sundown)-8 |
Yom Kippur |
October 12(sundown)-14 |
Sukkot |
October 20(sundown)-22 |
Shmini Atzeret |
December 8 |
Immaculate Conception |
December 8 |
Bodhi Day |
December 25 |
Christmas |
2009
February 25 |
Ash Wednesday |
March 9(sundown)-10 |
Purim |
April 9(sundown)-17 |
Passover |
April 16 |
Holy Thursday |
April 17 |
Good Friday |
April 19 |
Easter |
May 9 |
Buddha Day |
May 21 |
Ascension Thursday |
May 28(sundown)-30 |
Shavuot |