Last updated: May 22, 2008
| July-August |
Summer reading |
| August 28(Sa) |
Arrival Day for Class of 2014 |
| August 29(Su)-September 1(W) |
Orientation: Academic Advising, |
| August 31(Tu) |
Upperclass students begin arriving after 5:00 p.m. |
| September 2(Th) |
First day of instruction, First Semester |
| September 6(M) |
[Labor Day no classes] |
| September 17(M) |
Constitution Day |
| September 17(F) | Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
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| October 11(M) |
[Columbus Day no classes] |
| October 14(Th) |
Career Initiatives Day |
| October 15(F)-17(Su) |
Family Weekend |
| October 20(Th) |
33rd instructional day |
| October 24(Su) |
Admission Open House |
| November 12(F) | Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect |
| November 22(M)–26(F) |
[Thanksgiving Recess no classes] |
| December 10(F) |
Last day of instruction, First Semester |
| December 13(M)-14(Tu) |
Study Days |
| December 15(W)-18(Sa) |
Final Exams |
| December 20(M)-21(Tu) |
Olin Exposition |
| December 22(W) |
Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession |
| December 22 (T)- |
[Intersession no classes] |
| January 17 (M) |
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| January 16(Su) |
Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m. |
| January 18(Tu) |
First day of instruction, Second Semester |
| February 21(M) |
[Presidents Day no classes] |
| February 22(Tu) |
Olin Monday Monday class schedule in effect |
| February 25(F)-26(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend I for Class of 15 |
| March 4(F)-5(Sa) |
Candidate Weekend II for Class of 15 |
| March 4(F) |
33rd instructional day |
| March 14(M)-18(F) |
[Spring Break no classes] |
| April 6(W) |
Big Conversation Series no classes |
| April 14(Th) |
Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect |
| April 18(M) |
[Patriots Day no classes] |
| April 28(Th) |
Last day of instruction, Second Semester |
| April 29(F)-May 2(M) |
Study Days |
| May 3(Tu)-6(F) |
Final Exams |
| May 9(M) |
Olin EXPO Underclassmen projects and presentations |
| May 10(Tu) |
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| May 11(W) |
Olin EXPO Arts Celebration, Presentation of Special Projects/Competitions, Capstone Info Sessions and Advising Meetings |
| May 15(Su) |
Commencement for Class of 11 |
| May 16(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
September 8(sundown)-10 |
Rosh Hashanah |
September 10 |
Eid-al-Fitr (Ramadan ends, approximate) |
September 17(sundown)-18 |
Yom Kippur |
September 22(sundown)-24 |
Sukkot |
September 29(sundown)-30 |
Shmini Atzeret |
December 8 |
Immaculate Conception |
December 8 |
Bodhi Day |
December 25 |
Christmas |
2010
March 9 |
Ash Wednesday |
March 19(sundown)-20 |
Purim |
April 18(sundown)-26 |
Passover |
April 22 |
Holy Thursday |
April 23 |
Good Friday |
April 24 |
Easter |
May 17 |
Buddha Day |
June 2 |
Ascension Thursday |
June 7(sundown)-9 |
Shavuot |