Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@umb.edu
Phone: 617.287.6200
Welcome to the Academic Calendar!
The academic year is the period that begins with the first day of the Fall Semester and ends with the last day of the Summer semester. The academic year is comprised of the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Semesters in sequential order, beginning with the Fall Semester. The academic calendar will be updated for the new academic year in late August after the end of the last summer session. Current Academic Year: Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
Summer Semester 2025 - Session 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | May 27 - July 10 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 3 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Thursday, May 1 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 27 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Friday, May 30 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Thursday, June 19 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Friday, June 20 |
| July 4 Holiday, University closed | Friday, July 4 |
| Last day of classes (SS1) | Thursday, July 10 |
| Grades due - (SS1) | Friday, July 18 |
Summer Semester 2025 - Session 2
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 14 to August 21 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 3 |
| Registration for summer & shopping cart PAUSES | Friday, May 1 - Sunday, June 1 |
| Registration for SS2 REOPENS | Monday, June 2 |
| Registration for SS2 CLOSES | Monday, June 23 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 14 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, July 17 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Friday, August 8 |
| Last day of classes (SS2) | Thursday, August 21 |
| Grades due (SS2) | Friday, August 29 |
Summer Semester 2025 - Session 3
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | May 27 to August 21 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 3 |
| Registration for SS3 classes beginning May 28 ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 1 |
| Registration for SS3 classes beginning in June or later is by arrangement | See note below** |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 27 |
| Drop deadline for a refund |
Friday, May 30 |
| Drop deadline for SS3 classes beginning after 5/27 | See note below** |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Thursday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University closed | Friday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 17 |
| Last day of classes (SS3) | Thursday, August 21 |
| Grades Due (SS3) or one week after last class | Friday, August 29 |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SS3 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance with adding or dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu
Summer Session 2025 Special Programs 1 & 2
Special Programs 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Programs 1 (SP1) | May 27 to August 21 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 3 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 1 |
| Registration for SP1 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** | Monday, June 2 |
| Registration for SP1 classes beginning in July closes | Monday, June 23 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 27 |
| Drop deadline for a refund |
Friday, May 30 |
| Drop deadline for SP1 classes beginning after 5/27 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Thursday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Friday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 17 |
| Last day of class (SP1) | Thursday, August 21 |
| Grades Due (SP1) | Friday, August 29 or one week after last class |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | May 27 - August 21 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 3 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 1 |
| Registration for SP2 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** | Monday, June 2 |
| Registration for SP2 classes beginning in July closes | Thursday, June 26 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 27 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Friday, May 30 |
| Drop deadline for SP2 classes beginning after 5/27 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Thursday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Friday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 17 |
| Last day of class (SP2) | Thursday, August 21 |
| Grades Due (SP2) | Friday, August 29 or one week after last class |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SP1 & SP2 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance adding any SP1 & SP2 class with a July start date email registrar@umb.edu
- For assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu
Fall Semester 2025
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 1 (Monday) | Labor Day (Holiday) |
| September 2 (Tuesday) | Semester Begins |
| September 9 (Tuesday) | Add/Drop Ends |
| September 11 (Thursday) | Convocation |
| October 13 (Monday) | Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) |
| October 24 (Friday) | Last day to file for Dec 2025 graduation |
| November 4 (Tuesday) | Spring/Winter 26 Registration Begins |
| November 11 (Tuesday) | Veterans Day (Holiday) |
| November 20 (Thursday) | Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| November 27 (Thursday) - November 30 (Sunday) | Thanksgiving Recess |
| December 1 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| December 12 (Friday) | Semester Ends |
| December 13 (Saturday) - December 14 (Sunday) | Study Period |
| December 15 (Monday) - December 19 (Friday) | Final Exam Period |
| December 20 (Saturday) | Emergency Snow Day (if needed) |
| December 26 (Friday) | Fall 25 Grades Due Online |
Winter Semester 2026
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| November 4 (Tuesday) | Registration Begins |
| December 30, 31 & January 1 | New Year's Holiday observed |
| January 5 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| January 5 (Monday) | Online shopping cart registration ends |
| January 6 (Tuesday) | Permission required to add classes |
| January 8 (Thursday) | Drop deadline for a refund |
| January 16 (Friday) | Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline |
| January 19 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) |
| January 23 (Friday) | Classes End |
| January 10,17,24 (Saturday) | Emergency snow days (if needed) |
| January 30 (Friday) | Winter 2025 Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2026
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Begins | January 26 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | February 2 (Monday) |
| President's Day Holiday – no classes | February 16 (Monday) |
| Not Attending Grades (NA) due to Registrar's Office | February 27 (Friday) |
| Summer 2026 Registration Begins | March 2 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for May/Aug 2026 grad | March 13 (Friday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 15 (Sunday) - March 22 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 23 (Monday) |
| Fall 2026 Registration begins | April 6 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) - no classes | April 20 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 23 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 13 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 14 (Thursday) - May 17 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 18 (Monday) - May 22 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) - no classes | May 25 (Monday) |
| Graduate Commencement | May 27 (Wednesday) Date will be published by Events |
| Undergraduate Commencement |
May 28 (Thursday) |
| Grades Due Online | May 29 (Friday) |
Future Academic Calendars
Future Calendars
Please note dates are subject to change
Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 Academic Calendar
Past Academic Calendars
Past Calendar Archive
If you have questions about past academic years not included here please email Registrar@umb.edu
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Calendar
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Academic Calendar
Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 Academic Calendar
Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@umb.edu
Phone: 617.287.6200