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 2025 - Summer 2026
Spring Semester 2026
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 26 (Monday) | Semester Begins |
| February 5 (Thursday) | Add/Drop Ends |
| February 16 (Monday) | President's Day Holiday – no classes |
| February 27 (Friday) | Not Attending Grades (NA) due to Registrar's Office |
| March 2 (Monday) | Summer 2026 Registration Begins |
| March 13 (Friday) | Last day to file for May/Aug 2026 grad |
| March 15 (Sunday) - March 22 (Sunday) | Spring Break - no classes |
| March 23 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 6 (Monday) | Fall 2026 Registration begins This applies to continuing students only |
| April 20 (Monday) | Patriots Day (Holiday) - no classes |
| April 23 (Thursday) | Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline |
| May 13 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| May 14 (Thursday) - May 17 (Sunday) | Study Period |
| May 18 (Monday) - May 22 (Friday) | Final Exam Period |
| May 25 (Monday) | Memorial Day (Holiday) - no classes |
| May 27 (Wednesday) Date will be published by Events |
Graduate Commencement |
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May 28 (Thursday) |
Undergraduate Commencement |
| May 29 (Friday) | Grades Due Online |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | June 1 - July 9 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for summer 1 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Friday, June 19 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 25 |
| July 4 Holiday, University closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Last day of classes (SS1) | Thursday, July 9 |
| Grades due - (SS1) | Friday, July 17 |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 2
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 13 to August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for summer 2 closes | Monday, July 13 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, July 16 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 6 |
| Last day of classes (SS2) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades due (SS2) | Friday, August 28 |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 3
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | June 1 to August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for SS3 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| After June 1st, registration for SS3 classes beginning later in the term is by arrangement. | See note below** |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund |
Thursday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SS3 classes beginning after 6/1 | See note below** |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 6 |
| Last day of classes (SS3) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SS3) or one week after last class | Friday, August 28 |
**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 2026 Special Programs 1 & 2
Special Programs 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Programs 1 (SP1) | June 1 to August 20 (Please check WISER for start/end dated for SP1 classes) |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Self Service Registration Closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for SP1 classes starting June 1 | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last day of 6 week classes starting June 1 (SP1) | Thursday, July 9 |
| Classes meeting second half of term begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Last day of second term classes | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SP1) | Friday, August 28 or one week after last class |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | June 1 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Registration for SP2 closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SP2 classes beginning after 6/1 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes ending July 9 | Thursday, June 25 |
| Last day of class (SP2) | Thursday, August 20 |
| Grades Due (SP2) | Friday, August 28 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
Future Academic Calendars
Future Calendars
Please note that these dates tentative and are subject to change
Fall 2026
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day (Holiday) |
| September 8 (Tuesday) | Semester Begins |
| September 15 (Tuesday) | Add/Drop Ends |
| TBD | Convocation |
| October 12 (Monday) | Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) |
| October 23 (Friday) | Last day to file for Dec 2026 graduation |
| November 2 (Monday) | Spring/Winter 27 Registration Begins This applies to continuing students only |
| November 11 (Wednesday) | Veterans Day (Holiday) |
| November 19 (Thursday) | Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| November 26 (Thursday) - November 29 (Sunday) | Thanksgiving Recess |
| November 30 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| December 11 (Friday) | Semester Ends |
| December 12 (Saturday) - December 13 (Sunday) | Study Period |
| December 14 (Monday) - December 18 (Friday) | Final Exam Period |
| December 19 (Saturday) | Emergency Snow Day (if needed) |
| December 28 (Monday) | Fall 26 Grades Due Online |
Winter 2027
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| December 30, 31 & January 1 | New Year's Holiday observed |
| January 4 (Monday) | Classes begin |
| January 7 (Thursday) | Drop deadline for 100% refund |
| January 14 (Thursday) | Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline |
| January 18 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day (holiday) |
| January 22 (Friday) | Classes end |
| January 9, 16, 23 (Saturday) | Emergency snow days (if needed) |
| January 29 (Friday) | Winter 2027 Grades Due |
Spring 2027
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 25 (Monday) | Semester Begins |
| February 1 (Monday) | Add/Drop Ends for 100% refund |
| February 15 (Monday) | President's Day (Holiday) |
| March 1 (Monday) | Summer 27 Registration begins |
| March 12 (Friday) | Last day to file for May/Aug 2027 graduation |
| March 14 (Sunday) - March 21 (Sunday) | Spring Break - no classes |
| March 22 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| April 5 (Monday) | Fall 27 Registration begins |
| April 19 (Monday) | Patriots Day (Holiday) |
| April 22 (Thursday) | Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline |
| May 12 (Wednesday) | Last day of classes |
| May 13 (Thursday) - May 16 (Sunday) | Study Period |
| May 17 (Monday) - May 21 (Friday) | Final Exam Period |
| *Final Commencement dates are published on: https://www.umb.edu/commencement/ | Graduate Commencement |
| *Final Commencement dates are published on: https://www.umb.edu/commencement/ | Undergraduate Commencement |
| May 28 (Friday) | Spring 2026 Grades Due Online |
| May 31 (Monday) | Memorial Day (Holiday) |
Summer 2027
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 25 (Tuesday) - July 1 (Thursday) | Summer Session 1 (SS1) |
| July 5 (Monday) - August 12 (Thursday) | Summer Session 2 (SS2) |
| May 25 (Tuesday) - August 19 (Thursday) | Summer Session 3 (SS3) |
| May 25 (Tuesday) - August 19 (Thursday) - actual class meeting dates may vary | Special Session 1 and 2 (SP1 and SP2) |
| July 5 (Monday) | Independence Day (observed) |
| June 19th (Saturday) | Juneteenth (observed) |
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