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...

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...

Last day to add a January term class

Wed, Jan 7, 2026

Add classes in my.mtholyoke

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...

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

Mon, Jan 12, 2026

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Add/drop registration for spring semester begins

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

Make registration changes through my.mtholyoke.

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

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

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Fri, Mar 13, 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.

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Sun, Mar 22, 2026

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

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

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

First day of second half-semester classes

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

Most second half-semester classes begin.

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

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

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.

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

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

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

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

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

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

Academic advising

Mon, Apr 6, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Academic advising

Tue, Apr 7, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Academic advising

Wed, Apr 8, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Academic advising

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Academic advising

Fri, Apr 10, 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.

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

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

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

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

Registration period for fall Mount Holyoke classes

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

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

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

Tue, Aug 26, 2025

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, Aug 27, 2025

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, Aug 27, 2025

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, Aug 29, 2025

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, Aug 31, 2025

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

Labor Day

Mon, Sep 1, 2025

No classes. Most administrative offices are closed.

Convocation

Tue, Sep 2, 2025 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. Convocation Accomodation Form

Fall 2025 classes begin

Wed, Sep 3, 2025

First day of classes for the fall semester.

Last day to add classes without permission

Tue, Sep 9, 2025

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 fall semester classes

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

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 17, 2025

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke by this deadline.

Fall break

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

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...

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

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

Last day of first half-semester classes

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

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

First day of second half-semester classes

Mon, Oct 20, 2025

Most second half-semester classes begin.

Degree conferral for summer term finishers

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

Congratulations to all degree recipients!

Family and Friends 2025

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

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...

First-half-of-semester grades due

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

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, Nov 3, 2025

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Founders Day

Sat, Nov 8, 2025

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 10, 2025

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 13, 2025

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 13, 2025

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 26, 2025

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...

Last day of classes

Tue, Dec 9, 2025

Fall 2025 classes end.

Reading Days

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Days for studying, reading, and reflecting before exams.

Examinations

Fri, Dec 12, 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...

Residence Halls Close

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Students must be moved out of their residence halls by noon, EST. All Residence halls close at noon. Students with late 5-College exams will be notified if they have a move. out extension

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,...

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 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

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!

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.

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...

Last day of classes

Tue, Dec 15, 2026

Fall 2026 classes end.

Reading Days

Wed, Dec 16, 2026

Days for studying, reading, and reflecting before exams.

Examinations

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

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

Mon, Jan 4, 2027

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 4, 2027

January term begins.

Intersession

Mon, Jan 4, 2027

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 withdraw from a January term class without "W" notation recorded

Mon, Jan 11, 2027

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 18, 2027

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

Add/drop registration for spring semester begins

Wed, Jan 20, 2027

Make registration changes through my.mtholyoke.

New international students arrive and their pre-orientation begins

Wed, Jan 20, 2027

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

New domestic students arrive and Orientation begins

Thu, Jan 21, 2027

More information will be shared later in the fall semester.

Last day of January term classes

Fri, Jan 22, 2027

Last day any January 2025 classes meet.

Spring 2027 classes begin

Tue, Jan 26, 2027

First day of classes for the spring semester.

January term grades due

Mon, Feb 1, 2027

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 Spring semester classes

Mon, Feb 8, 2027

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 9, 2027

Drop classes in my.mtholyoke

Add/drop period for second half-semester classes

Wed, Mar 10, 2027

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

Last day of first half-semester classes

Fri, Mar 12, 2027

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

First day of second half-semester classes

Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Most second half-semester classes begin.

First-half-of-semester grades due

Tue, Mar 23, 2027

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.

Community Day (no classes)

Tue, Mar 30, 2027

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.

Academic advising

Mon, Apr 5, 2027

Advisors meet with advisees to select classes for next semester.

Five College registration request period for Fall classes

Mon, Apr 12, 2027

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

Last day to declare ungraded option

Mon, Apr 12, 2027

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 12, 2027

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 12, 2027

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

Registration opens for Summer Session

Mon, Apr 19, 2027

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

Last day of classes

Tue, May 4, 2027

Spring 2027 classes end.

Reading Days

Wed, May 5, 2027

Days for studying, reading, and reflecting before exams.

Examinations

Fri, May 7, 2027

Consult with instructors about exam requirements in individual classes. The final exam period begins on Friday May 7. It ends on Tuesday May 11 at noon for non-seniors, but Monday May 10 at noon...