July-AugustSummer reading Midnight Ride, Industrial Dawn by Robert Martello
August 27(Sa)Arrival Day for Class of 2015
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 28(Su)- August 31(W)Orientation: Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills
August 30(Tu)Upperclass students begin arriving after 3:00 p.m. Campus closed to returning students before 3 p.m.
September 1(Th)First day of instruction, First Semester
September 5(M)[Labor Day – no classes]
September 14(W)Town Meeting
September 16(F)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
September 17(Sa)Constitution Day
September 23(F)–25(Su)Reunion Weekend (5 yr. - Class of 2006)
October 5(W)Career Fair (10:30 - 2:00) - classes in session
October 10(M)[Columbus Day – no classes]
October 14(F)-16(Su) Family Weekend
October 19(Th)33rd instructional day
October 23(Su)Admission Open House
November 10(Th)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
November 21(M)–25(F)[Thanksgiving Recess – no classes]
December 9(F)Last day of instruction, First Semester
December 12(M)-13(Tu)Study Days
December 14(W)-17(Sa)Final Exams
December 19(M)Olin Exposition
December 21(W)Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession
December 21(W)- January 23(M) [Intersession – no classes]
January 22(Su)Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m.
January 24(Tu)First day of instruction, Second Semester
February 1(W)Town Meeting
February 8(W)Spring Career Fair (10:30 – 2:00) – classes in session
February 17(F)-18(Sa)Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘16
February 20(M)[Presidents’ Day – no classes]
February 21(Tu)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
February 24(F)-25(Sa)Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘16
March 2(F)-3(Sa)Candidate Weekend III for Class of ‘16
March 9(F)33rd instructional day
March 19(M)-23(F)[Spring Break – no classes]
April 16(M)[Patriots Day – no classes]
April 18(W)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
May 2(W)Last day of instruction, Second Semester
May 3(Th)-4(F)Study Days
May 7(M)-May 10(Th)Final Exams
May 14(M)Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations
May 15(Tu)Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations
May 20(Su)Commencement for Class of ‘12
May 21(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: