IMPORTANT NOTE

Dates below are subject to change.

Dates for 2023-2024 are being added as they become available.

Juneteenth (Observed)

Mon, Jun 19, 2023

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 17, 2023

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

Arrival and Move-in for New International Students

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

This event is mandatory. Check-in is all day, beginning at 10 am. New international students arriving to campus will be met by upper-class international students and Orientation Leaders! A shuttle...

Blanchard Hall

Summer 2 grades due

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

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

Add/drop for Fall semester begins

Wed, Aug 30, 2023

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

Pre-Orientation for New International Students

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

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

Arrival and Move-in for New Domestic Students

Fri, Sep 1, 2023

Sign-ups for move-in times will be made available to all students by mid-July. More details will be sent to your MHC email address. Orientation begins after dinner.

Convocation

Tue, Sep 5, 2023 11:30am

Convocation kicks off the new academic year — and kicks class spirit into high gear. Program details will be posted on the convocation page as they are available.

Richard Glenn Gettell Amphitheater

Last day to add fall semester classes

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

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.

Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon, Oct 9, 2023

A day to celebrate Indigenous peoples and to acknowledge their long history and culture as the first peoples and nations on this land. Most administrative and academic offices are closed.

Family and Friends Weekend

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

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...

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free

Founders Day

Wed, Nov 8, 2023

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...

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November Break

Wed, Nov 22, 2023

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

Reading Days

Wed, Dec 13, 2023

Days for studying, reading and reflecting before exams. Reading period ends at 7 pm on Friday, December 15.

Examinations

Fri, Dec 15, 2023

Consult with instructors about exam requirements in individual courses. The final exam period begins on Friday December 15 at 7pm. It ends on Tuesday December 19 at noon. All work for fall semester...

Intersession

Tue, Jan 2, 2024

The break period between the winter break and start of the spring academic semester. Those who are on-campus or in the area are able to participate in various workshops, non-credit courses, and...

Fall semester grades due

Wed, Jan 3, 2024

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

January term grades due

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

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

Last day to add Spring semester classes

Mon, Feb 5, 2024

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 16, 2024

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...

Community Day (no classes)

Tue, Apr 9, 2024

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.

Reading days

Wed, May 1, 2024

Days for studying, reading, and reflecting before exams. Reading period ends at 2pm on Friday May 3.

Examinations

Fri, May 3, 2024

Consult with instructors about exam requirements in individual courses. The final exam period begins on Friday, May 3 at 2 pm. It ends on Tuesday, May 7 at noon for non-seniors, but Monday, May 6...

Seniors' grades due at 4 pm

Thu, May 9, 2024

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

Reunion I

Fri, May 17, 2024

The Alumnae Association welcomes the following classes back for Reunion 2024: 1944, 1949, 1954, 1974, 1984, 1989, 1999, 2004 and 2014. We look forward to seeing you on campus this spring!

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Baccalaureate

Sat, May 18, 2024

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 2024

Sun, May 19, 2024

The College’s 187th 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...

Kendall Sports & Dance Complex, Field House

Underclass grades due for Spring classes

Tue, May 21, 2024

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

Reunion II

Fri, May 24, 2024

The Alumnae Association welcomes the following classes back to campus for Reunion 2024: 1959, 1964, 1969, 1979, 1994, 2009, 2019 and 2022! We look forward to seeing you on campus this spring!

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