Academic Calendar

IMPORTANT NOTE

Dates below are subject to change.

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

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.

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...

Intersession

Tue, Jan 6, 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...

Intersession

Wed, Jan 7, 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...

Intersession

Thu, Jan 8, 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...

Intersession

Fri, Jan 9, 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...

Intersession

Sat, Jan 10, 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...

Intersession

Sun, Jan 11, 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...

Intersession

Mon, Jan 12, 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...

Intersession

Tue, Jan 13, 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...

Intersession

Wed, Jan 14, 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...

Intersession

Thu, Jan 15, 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...

Intersession

Fri, Jan 16, 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...

Intersession

Sat, Jan 17, 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...

Intersession

Sun, Jan 18, 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...

Intersession

Mon, Jan 19, 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...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

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

Intersession

Tue, Jan 20, 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...

Intersession

Wed, Jan 21, 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...

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

Intersession

Thu, Jan 22, 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...

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.

Intersession

Fri, Jan 23, 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...

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.

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...

Spring break

Sun, Mar 15, 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...

Spring break

Mon, Mar 16, 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...

Spring break

Tue, Mar 17, 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...

Spring break

Wed, Mar 18, 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...

Spring break

Thu, Mar 19, 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...

Spring break

Fri, Mar 20, 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...

Spring break

Sat, Mar 21, 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...

Spring break

Sun, Mar 22, 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-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.

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.