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Coming Up
Mon., Aug. 24: Move-in Day 2026
All Day / Campus-Wide
We will be welcoming members of the Class of 2030 to campus. Learn more.
Mon., Aug. 24: Merch Pop-Up
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Campus Center (Near Dining Hall)
Celebrate the Class of 2030’s move-in day with new merch! Stock up on your favorite Olin gear and check out the new in-store items. Please reach out to Sarah Clark ( sclark@olin.edu) with any questions.
Wed., Sept. 9: Convocation
12 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. / Dining Hall & Norden Auditorium
We will open the academic year with Convocation, an annual event that welcomes the incoming class to Olin where we will connect, eat together, and engage in a shared academic experience.
Thurs., Sept. 10 - Fri., Sept. 11: Voices of Olin - Artifact Submission and In-Person Story Recording Sessions
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Library
Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! The exhibition will run on campus from Sept. 18 to Oct. 3, 2026, and all students, staff, faculty, and alumni are all invited to participate by submitting a meaningful Olin-related object. Artifacts do not need to be a class project or polished prototype. See a list of possible contributions in the submission form. Sign up here.
Sat. Sept. 19: Fall Open House 2026
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Campus-Wide
Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet current students, staff and faculty, and will hear more about Olin's unique, project-based curriculum. Learn more.
Thurs., Sept. 24 - Sat., Sept. 26: Inauguration & Alumni and Family Weekend 2026
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Fri., Sept. 18 - Sat., Oct. 3: Voices of Olin (MH Mezz): Celebrate the inauguration of President R. May Lee and be part of a collective physical and auditory experience! Artifacts submitted by Oliners will be displayed on illuminated pedestals, while their stories will be presented through spatial audio that activates as visitors pass by.
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Thurs., Sept. 24: President May Lee in conversation with Alfred Engelberg (4:30 - 5:30 p.m. / Norden Auditorium): Join President Lee for a thought-provoking conversation with Alfred Engelberg, author of Breaking the Medicine Monopolies, whose groundbreaking work helped establish the modern generic drug industry. Learn more.
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Fri., Sept. 25: Olin Then and Now Faculty Panel (10 a.m., Norden Auditorium): Founding faculty and staff will share their reflections on the past 20 years.
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Fri., Sept. 25: Presidential Inauguration (1 p.m. / Olin College): The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Community BBQ with President (12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. / Oval): The Olin community and our guests will celebrate the inauguration of President May Lee. A campus-wide celebration will follow the ceremony.
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Sat., Sept. 26: SERV Community Activity (12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / Oval): SERV (Support, Encourage, and Recognize Volunteerism) will be hosting a hygiene kit packing station. Stop by between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to pack kids’ hygiene kits to donate to Circle of Hope, a Needham nonprofit providing health and opportunity for individuals/families in need. Feel free to also drop off gently used clothing donations.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Student Teams and Club Expo (2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. / Oval): Find out more about the student teams and clubs. Sign up to participate.
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Sat., Sept. 26: Career Networking Event (4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.): Students can join alumni and supportive parents to get industry tips and national and global career advice.
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