August 30(Sa)Arrival Day for Class of 2018
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 31(Su)- September 3(W)Orientation: Academic Advising, Team Building and Leadership Skills
September 1(M)[Labor Day]
September 2(Tu)Upperclass students begin arriving after 3:00 p.m. Campus closed to returning students before 3 p.m.
September 4(Th)First day of instruction, First Semester
September 17(W)Town Meeting (11:15 a.m.)
September 17(W)Constitution Day
September 26(F)-28(S)Reunion Weekend
October 8 (W)Fall Career Fair
October 13(M)[Columbus Day – no classes]
October 17(F)-19(Su)Family Weekend
October 21(W)33rd instructional day
October 26(Su)Admission Open House
November 6(Th)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
November 24(M)–28(F)[Thanksgiving Recess – no classes]
December 11(Th)Last day of instruction, First Semester
December 12(F)Study Day
December 15(M)-18(Th)Final Exams
December 19(F)Olin Exposition (required for all students)
December 20(SA)Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. for intersession
December 22(M)- January 19(M)[Intersession – no classes]
January 18(Su)Residence Halls open at 5:00 p.m.
January 20(Tu)First day of instruction, Second Semester
February 4(W)Town Meeting (11:15 a.m.)
February 11(W)Spring Career Fair
February 13(F)-14(Sa)Candidate Weekend I for Class of ‘19
February 16(M)[Presidents’ Day – no classes]
February 17(Tu)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
February 20(F)-21(Sa)Candidate Weekend II for Class of ‘19
February 27(F)-28(Sa)Candidate Weekend III for Class of ‘19
March 6(F)33rd instructional day
March 16(M)-20(F)[Spring Break – no classes]
April 20(M)[Patriots Day – no classes]
April 22(W)Olin Monday – Monday class schedule in effect
April 29(W)Last day of instruction, Second Semester
April 30(Th)-May 1(F)Study Days
May 4(M)-May 7(Th)Final Exams
May 11(M)Olin Exposition – Underclass projects and presentations (required for non-seniors)
May 12(Tu)Olin Exposition – SCOPE presentations (required for seniors)
May 17(Su)Commencement for Class of ‘15
May 18(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: