Examinations

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Consult with instructors about exam requirements in individual classes. The final exam period begins on Friday December 12. It ends on Tuesday December 16 at noon. All work for fall semester...

Fall semester grades due

Fri, Jan 2, 2026

Grades for fall semester Mount Holyoke classes are due by 11pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

First day of January term classes

Mon, Jan 5, 2026

January term begins.

Intersession

Mon, Jan 5, 2026

The break period between the winter break and start of the spring academic semester. Housing is available, students must apply for housing and meet one of the criteria for eligibility to stay on...

Last day to add a January term class

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

Add classes in my.mtholyoke

Last day to withdraw from a January term class without "W" notation recorded

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke.

Last day to withdraw from a January term class

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Submit course withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. "W" notation will be recorded.

Last day to withdraw from a January term class

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Submit course withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. "W" notation will be recorded.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

College holiday. No classes. Most administrative and academic departments are closed.

Add/drop registration for spring semester begins

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Make registration changes through my.mtholyoke.

New international students arrive and their pre-orientation begins

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

All new international students are required to attend Pre-Orientation. Pre-Orientation concludes when Orientation begins.

Arrival and move-in for new international students

Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10am to 10pm

Check-in at Blanchard Campus Center to pick up room keys, receive orientation materials, and pick-up swag. Students can eat lunch and their guests are welcome to purchase lunch at the Community...

Community Center

New domestic students arrive and Orientation begins

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

More information will be shared later in the fall semester.

Arrival and move-in for new domestic students

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 9am to 12pm

New students will move in between 9 am and noon. Details about move-in and Orientation will be sent to each student's MHC email address. Orientation begins after lunch.

Last day of January term classes

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Last day any January 2025 classes meet.

Spring 2026 classes begin

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

First day of classes for the spring semester.

January term grades due

Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Grades for January term Mount Holyoke classes are due by 11 pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

Last day to add classes without permission

Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Last day to add undergraduate classes in my.mtholyoke without instructor approval. Students should aim to have their schedules complete by this date. After this date for another week, undergraduate...

Last day to add classes without permission

Mon, Feb 2, 2026

Last day to add undergraduate classes in my.mtholyoke without instructor approval. Students should aim to have their schedules complete by this date. After this date for another week,...

Last day to add Spring semester classes

Mon, Feb 9, 2026

Add classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline. Full-time undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester by this deadline.

Last day to withdraw from a Spring semester class without "W" notation recorded

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke

Degree conferral for fall semester and January term finishers

Mon, Mar 9, 2026

Congratulations to all degree recipients!

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

Use my.mtholyoke to add or drop second half-semester classes

Last day of first half-semester classes

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

Most half-semester classes meeting in the first half of the semester end.

Spring break

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

No classes. Administrative offices are open. All residence halls will be open. Students must register to be on campus if they are remaining for any part of the break. Limited meals and minimal...

First day of second half-semester classes

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Most second half-semester classes begin.

First-half-of-semester grades due

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

Grades for all first-half PE and academic classes due at 11pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

Academic advising

Mon, Apr 6, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to submit registration requests for fall Five College classes.

Last day to declare ungraded option

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Submit declaration request via the online form on the Registrar’s website. This deadline applies to full-semester and second half-semester classes.

Last day to withdraw from a Spring semester class

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Submit class withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. "W" notation will be recorded. This deadline applies to full-semester and second half-semester classes.

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to register for fall Mount Holyoke classes.

Community Day (no classes)

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

BOOM! Building on Our Momentum Learning Conference, an opportunity to engage in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion in all its manifestations. Regular classes do not meet on this day.

Last day of classes

Tue, May 5, 2026

Spring 2026 classes end.

Reading Days

Wed, May 6, 2026

Days for studying, reading, and reflecting before exams.

Online registration remains open for Summer 2 session

Thu, May 7, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to register for summer 2 Graduate and Professional Education classes.

Registration opens for Summer 1 and Summer 2 sessions

Thu, May 7, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to register for summer Graduate and Professional Education classes.

Examinations

Fri, May 8, 2026

Consult with instructors about exam requirements in individual classes. The final exam period begins on Friday May 8. It ends on Tues May 12 at noon for non-seniors, but Monday May 11 at noon for...

Senior grades due at 4 pm

Thu, May 14, 2026 4pm

Grades for all seniors/graduating students in Mount Holyoke classes are due no later than 4pm.

Reunion I

Fri, May 22, 2026

The Alum Association welcomes the following classes back for Reunion 2026: 1946, 1951, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2024 and Frances Perkins. We look forward to seeing you on campus...

Baccalaureate Ceremony

Sat, May 23, 2026

The Baccalaureate Ceremony is a celebration that honors members of the graduating class. This traditional ceremony is for seniors only and holds a deep meaning: students are given a final charge...

Commencement for the Class of 2026

Sun, May 24, 2026

The College’s 189th commencement ceremony. Tickets are required for field house seating and are limited to seniors and their families. Details on ticket distribution will be shared as they are...

Memorial Day

Mon, May 25, 2026

No classes. Most administrative offices are closed.

Underclass grades due for spring classes

Wed, May 27, 2026

Non-seniors' grades for spring semester Mount Holyoke classes are due by 11pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

Reunion II

Fri, May 29, 2026

The Alum Association welcomes the following classes back to campus for Reunion 2026: 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 1996, 2011, and 2021. We look forward to seeing you on campus this spring!

First day of Summer 1 classes

Mon, Jun 1, 2026

Summer 1 classes begin.

Last day to add Summer 1 classes

Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Add Summer 1 classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline.

Last day to withdraw from a Summer 1 class without "W" notation recorded

Mon, Jun 8, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke.

Online registration re-opens for Summer 2 and Fall Professional and Graduate Education classes

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to register for summer 2 and fall Professional and Graduate Education classes.

Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

Juneteenth commemorates what has also been referred to as “Freedom Day,” which honors the emancipation of African people who were enslaved in America. Most administrative and academic offices are...

Last day to withdraw from a Summer 1 class

Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Submit course withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. "W" notation will be recorded.

Last day of Summer 1 classes

Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Last day Summer 1 classes meet.

Independence Day observed

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

No classes. Most administrative offices are closed.

Independence Day observed

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

No classes. Most administrative offices are closed.

First day of Summer 2 classes

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Summer 2 classes begin.

Last day to add Summer 2 classes

Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Add Summer 2 classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline.

Last day to withdraw from a Summer 2 class without "W" notation recorded

Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke.

Summer 1 grades due

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 11pm to 10:32am

Grades for Summer 1 Mount Holyoke classes are due by 11pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

Last day to withdraw from a Summer 2 class

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Submit course withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. "W" notation will be recorded.

Last day of Summer 2 classes

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Last day Summer 2 classes meet.

Summer 2 grades due

Thu, Aug 27, 2026 11pm

Grades for Summer 2 Mount Holyoke classes are due by 11pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

New international students and first-gen and low-income students arrive

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Check-in is all day beginning at 10 am. New international students and first-gen and low-income students arriving at campus will be met by upper-class international students and Orientation...

Community Center, Blanchard 205 and 227

Add/Drop for fall semester begins

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Make registration changes through my.mtholyoke. Instructor permissions are required for every Five College class being added during add/drop.

Pre-orientation begins for new international students and first-gen and low-income students

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

All new international students are required to attend Pre-Orientation. Pre-Orientation concludes with dinner on Friday, when Orientation begins.

New domestic students arrive and Orientation begins

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

New students will move in between 8 am and noon. Details about move-in and Orientation will be sent to each student's MHC email address. Orientation begins after lunch.

Returning students arrive

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Welcome MoHome! If you have already lived on campus you are considered a returning student, this includes international students.

Convocation

Tue, Sep 8, 2026 10am

Convocation kicks off the new academic year — and kicks class spirit into high gear! Program details can be found on the convocation page of our website.

Fall 2026 classes begin

Wed, Sep 9, 2026

First day of classes for the fall semester.

Last day to add classes without permission

Tue, Sep 15, 2026

Last day to add undergraduate classes in my.mtholyoke without instructor approval. Students should aim to have their schedules complete by this date. After this date for another week,...

Last day to add fall semester classes

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Add classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline. Full-time undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits for the semester by this deadline.

Last day to withdraw from a fall semester class without "W" notation recorded

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline.

Fall break

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

No classes. Administrative offices are open. All residence halls will be open. Limited meals will be available and minimal levels of campus services will be available. There is no charge for...

Family and Friends 2026

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Every autumn, we invite guests to our beautiful campus in October to experience Mount Holyoke’s culture of academic excellence and vibrant cocurricular life. Check out the list of events during...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Use my.mtholyoke to add or drop second half-semester classes.

Last day of first half-semester classes

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Most half-semester classes meeting in the first half of the semester end.

First day of second half-semester classes

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Most second half-semester classes begin.

Academic Advising

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

First-half-of-semester grades due

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Grades for all first-half PE and academic classes due at 11 pm. They will be visible to students the next morning by mid-morning in my.mtholyoke.

Founders Day

Sun, Nov 8, 2026

Every November since 1891 the Mount Holyoke community has celebrated Founder’s Day — November 8, 1837. The particulars surrounding this annual tradition have evolved over time, but at its core it...

Mount Holyoke Campus

Registration period for spring Mount Holyoke and Five College classes

Mon, Nov 9, 2026

Students use my.mtholyoke to register for spring Mount Holyoke classes and to submit registration requests for spring Five College classes.

Last day to declare ungraded option for a fall class

Thu, Nov 19, 2026

Submit declaration request via the online form on the Registrar’s website. This deadline applies to full-semester and second half-semester classes.

Last day to withdraw from a fall class with "W" notation recorded

Thu, Nov 19, 2026

Submit course withdrawal request via the form on the Registrar's website. This deadline applies to full-semester and second half-semester classes.

November break

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

No classes beginning Wednesday. Administrative offices remain open on Wednesday but have College-wide holidays on Thursday and Friday. No classes beginning on Wednesday. Administrative offices...