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(S)Reunion Weekend - 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
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 (11:15 a.m.) Fall 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
March 1(F)-2(Sa)Candidate Weekend III for Class of ‘17
March 8(F)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 1(W)Last day of instruction, Second Semester
May 2(Th)-3(F)Study Days
May 6(M)-May 9(Th)Final Exams
May 13(M)Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations (required for non-seniors)
May 14(Tu)Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations
May 19(Su)Commencement for Class of ‘13
May 29(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: