Academic Calendar

IMPORTANT NOTE

Dates below are subject to change.

Dates for 2026-2027 are being added as they become available.

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.

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...

Examinations

Sat, May 9, 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...

Examinations

Sun, May 10, 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...

Examinations

Mon, May 11, 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...

Examinations

Tue, May 12, 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...

Reunion I

Sat, May 23, 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

Sat, May 23, 2026 5pm to 6pm

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...

Abbey Memorial Chapel

Commencement for the Class of 2026

Sun, May 24, 2026

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

Pageant Green, (Kendall in case of inclement weather)

Reunion I

Sun, May 24, 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...

Underclass grades due for spring classes

Tue, May 26, 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! Lyon's Lift...

Reunion II

Sat, May 30, 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! Lyon's Lift...

Reunion II

Sun, May 31, 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! Lyon's Lift...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Returning students arrive

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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

Returning students arrive

Tue, Sep 8, 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.