August 24(Sa)Arrival Day for Class of 2017
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 25(Su)- August 28(W)Orientation: Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills
August 27(Tu)Upperclass students begin arriving after 3:00p.m. Campus closed to returning students before 3 p.m.
August 29(Th)First day of instruction, First Semester
September 2(M)[Labor Day – no classes]
September 11(W)Town Meeting (11:15 a.m.)
September 17(Tu)Constitution Day
October 9(W)Fall Career Fair
October 11(F)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
October 14(M)[Columbus Day – no classes]
October 16(W)33rd instructional day
October 18(F)-20(Su) Family Weekend
October 27(Su)Admission Open House
November 7(Th)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
November 25(M)–29(F)[Thanksgiving Recess – no classes]
December 6(F)Last day of instruction, First Semester
December 9(M)Study Day
December 10(Tu)-13(F)Final Exams
December 16(M)Olin Exposition (required for all students)
December 18(W)Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession
December 18(W)- January 20(M) [Intersession – no classes]
January 19(Su)Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m.
January 21(Tu)First day of instruction, Second Semester
February 5(W)Town Meeting (11:15 a.m.) Spring Career Fair
February 14(F)-15(Sa)Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘18
February 17(M)[Presidents’ Day – no classes]
February 18(Tu)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
February 21(F)-22(Sa)Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘18
February 28(F)-March 1(Sa)Candidate Weekend III for Class of ‘18
March 7(F)33rd instructional day
March 17(M)-21(F)[Spring Break – no classes]
April 21(M)[Patriots Day – no classes]
April 23(W)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
April 30(W)Last day of instruction, Second Semester
May 1(Th)-2(F)Study Days
May 5(M)-May 8(Th)Final Exams
May 12(M)Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations (required for non-seniors)
May 13(Tu)Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations (required for seniors)
May 18(Su)Commencement for Class of ‘14
May 19(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: