Last updated: August 16, 2007
| July-August |
Summer reading |
| August 29(Sa) |
Arrival Day for Class of 2013 |
| August 30(Su)-September 2(W) |
Orientation: Academic Advising, |
| September 1(Tu) |
Upperclass students begin arriving after 5:00 p.m. |
| September 3(Th) |
First day of instruction, First Semester |
| September 7(M) |
[Labor Day – no classes] |
| September 17(M) |
Constitution Day |
| September 18(F) | Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
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| October 12(M) |
[Columbus Day – no classes] |
| October 15(Th) |
Career Initiatives Day |
| October 16(F)-18(Su) |
Family Weekend |
| October 22(Th) |
33rd instructional day |
| October 25(Su) |
Admission Open House |
| November 23(M)–27(F) |
[Thanksgiving Recess – no classes] |
| December 11(F) |
Last day of instruction, First Semester |
| December 14(M) |
Study Day |
| December 14 (Th)-16(Sa) |
Final Exams |
| December 18 (M) |
Exposition Preparation Day |
| December 19(Sa)-21(M) |
Olin Exposition (Day 1 of EXPO is being held on Saturday to facilitate holiday travel.) |
| December 22(T) |
Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession |
| December 22 (T)- |
[Intersession – no classes] |
| January 18 (M) |
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| January 17(Su) |
Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m. |
| January 19(Tu) |
First day of instruction, Second Semester |
| February 15(M) |
[Presidents’ Day – no classes] |
| February 16(Tu) |
Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect |
| February 26(F)-27(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘14 |
| March 5(F)-6(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘14 |
| March 5(F) |
33rd instructional day |
| March 15(M)-19(F) |
[Spring Break – no classes] |
| April 7(W) |
Big Conversation Series – no classes |
| April 15(Th) |
Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect |
| April 19(M) |
[Patriot’s Day – no classes] |
| April 29(Th) |
Last day of instruction, Second Semester |
| April 30(F)-May 3(M) |
Study Days |
| May 4(Tu)-7(F) |
Final Exams |
| May 10(M) |
Olin EXPO – Underclassmen projects and presentations |
| May 11(Tu) |
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| May 12(W) |
Olin EXPO – Arts Celebration, Presentation of Special Projects/Competitions, Capstone Info Sessions and Advising Meetings |
| May 16(Su) |
Commencement for Class of ‘07 |
| May 17(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:
2009
August 22 |
Ramadan begins |
September 18(sundown)-19 |
Rosh Hashanah |
September 21 |
Eid-al-Fitr (Ramadan ends, approximate) |
September 27(sundown)-28 |
Yom Kippur |
October 2(sundown)-4 |
Sukkot |
October 9(sundown)-10 |
Shmini Atzeret |
December 8 |
Immaculate Conception |
December 8 |
Bodhi Day |
December 25 |
Christmas |
2010
February 17 |
Ash Wednesday |
February 27(sundown)-28 |
Purim |
March 29(sundown)-April 6 |
Passover |
April 1 |
Holy Thursday |
April 2 |
Good Friday |
April 4 |
Easter |
May 18(sundown)-20 |
Shavuot |
| May 27 | Buddha Day |