Reading Day

Reading Day is your chance to pause, recharge and prepare for the rest of the semester! There are no regular classes, exams or required assignments on this day.

Faculty will keep the day free of formal instruction but may offer optional office hours or help sessions if you want extra support. You’ll also find events and activities around campus focused on wellness, studying, and connection.

The goal of Reading Day is simple: to give everyone a little time to catch up, plan ahead, and take care of themselves before finishing the term strong.

Scheduled Reading Day events

Advising

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m., First-Year Spring Course Planning Event (Olin 109). Stop by anytime during the event to work on course planning for Spring Registration. Viking Mentors will be available to help you review your schedule, explore course options, and prepare for a smooth registration process. No appointment needed—just drop in when it works for you!

Counseling Center

• Regular session hours
• 1-2 p.m., How Values Inform our Life Plot and Value Exploration led by Hayley Moore, narrative therapist (Lindberg 203)

Faculty

• Check with your individual professors for their drop-in office hours
• Check with your individual professors to see if review sessions will be offered

Reading/Writing Center

• 11 a.m., Tutor Lead Workshop: “How to Read a Scholarly Article”
• 1 p.m., International Student Q&A about Reducing stress/anxiety when it comes to academic writing, GenAI use, & the Honor Code led by Dr. Jake Romaniello
• 7-9 p.m., Silent Reading Pajama Party with Refreshments

Registrar

• 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Appointments available for Graduation Audits with Matt Walsh

STEM/Q Center 

• Drop-in tutoring
• Faculty office hours in STEM/Q Center
• Come take a study break with some fun mini-projects

TRIO

• Drop in throughout the day to learn how to Study Smarter, Not Harder (Olin 311)