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Outstanding Olin Opportunities

December 11, 2025 - 1:29PM EST ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid

We receive questions like do you have a library (yes), can I visit campus (also, yes), what division NCAA are you (we are not accredited, but we do have intramural and club sports), does the dining hall have gluten-free options (they sure do!), and can I transfer in (not exactly, but yes). These questions and many more got us thinking about the inquiries that stand out the most and how those highlight the uniqueness of our community.

Blog Entry Pauline Petersen '26 working in the Olin Shop

The Sensational Shop

November 20, 2025 - 1:52PM EST ">Coby Unger

It is widely known that Olin’s ethos leans heavily on hands-on engineering education, and that is in sharpest focus when you walk through the shop spaces. President May calls the shop “Olin’s Sacred Cow” and professor Alessandara Ferzoco has called it the “Beating Heart of the College.” I am energized and inspired daily by the spirit and enthusiasm that students bring to the shops.

Blog Entry Pauline introducing the admission ambassadors through a Q&A

Who Are The Admission Ambassadors?

August 28, 2025 - 1:40PM EDT ">The Office of Admission and Financial Aid

The Admission Ambassadors are available all year at OVAL@olin.edu, but they are also present at our on-campus events. This Fall, on September 27th, we are holding our Open House and if you can make it to campus, you could meet the team in person. They would love to chat and provide all the insight your heart could desire.

Blog: The Olinsider

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Computer Science at Olin (It Exists)

October 14, 2025 - 2:31PM EDT ">Vishnu Eskew

The question I hear the most from prospective students visiting campus is: “Does Olin have a computer science program”? While Olin does not offer a BS in Computer Science, Engineering with Computing (E:C) is the Olin CS adjacent degree and a great opportunity for those looking to separate themselves in the job market.

Blog Entry Students playing Blackjack

Casino Night at Olin Was a HUGE Success!

July 7, 2025 - 9:56AM EDT ">Vishnu Eskew

Casino Night took place at the end of the semester as way for students to bond over their shared passion for mocktails, community relationship building, and putting it all on red.

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Heads or Tails: The Choice to Come to Olin!

November 14, 2023 - 11:52AM EST ">Esther Aduamah

Hey, my name is Esther and I’m a first year here at Olin! It might surprise you to know that choosing Olin involved flipping a coin between my top choices, but and let me tell you, I couldn't be happier with my decision. My experiences here have been nothing short of the silly, amazing, random, serendipitous journey that I hoped to have when I went to college.