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 2026 - Summer 2027
Fall Semester 2026
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day (Holiday) | September 7 (Monday) |
| Semester Begins | September 8 (Tuesday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | September 15 (Tuesday) |
| Convocation | September 17 (Thursday) |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) | October 12 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for Dec 2026 graduation | October 23 (Friday) |
| Spring/Winter 27 Registration Begins This applies to continuing students only |
November 3 (Tuesday) |
| Veterans Day (Holiday) | November 11 (Wednesday) |
| Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline | November 19 (Thursday) |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 26 (Thursday) - November 29 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | November 30 (Monday) |
| Semester Ends | December 11 (Friday) |
| Study Period | December 12 (Saturday) - December 13 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | December 14 (Monday) - December 18 (Friday) |
| Emergency Snow Day (if needed) | December 19 (Saturday) |
| Fall 26 Grades Due Online | December 28 (Monday) |
Winter Semester 2027
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Holiday observed | December 30, 31 & January 1 |
| Classes begin | January 4 (Monday) |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | January 7 (Thursday) |
| Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline | January 14 (Thursday) |
| Martin Luther King Day (holiday) | January 18 (Monday) |
| Classes end | January 22 (Friday) |
| Emergency snow days (if needed) | January 9, 16, 23 (Saturday) |
| Winter 2027 Grades Due | January 29 (Friday) |
Spring Semester 2027
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Begins | January 25 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends for 100% refund | February 1 (Monday) |
| President's Day (Holiday) | February 15 (Monday) |
| Summer 27 Registration begins | March 1 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for May/Aug 2027 graduation | March 12 (Friday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 14 (Sunday) - March 21 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 22 (Monday) |
| Fall 27 Registration begins | April 5 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) | April 19 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 22 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 12 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 13 (Thursday) - May 16 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 17 (Monday) - May 21 (Friday) |
| Graduate Commencement | May 26 (Wednesday) |
| Undergraduate Commencement | May 27 (Thursday) |
| Spring 2027 Grades Due Online | May 28 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 31 (Monday) |
Summer Semester 2027 - Session 1
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | June 1 - July 15 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 1 |
| Registration for summer 1 closes | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Friday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed - No Classes | Saturday, June 19 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day of classes (SS1) | Thursday, July 15 |
| Grades due (SS1) | Friday, July 23 |
Summer Semester 2027 - Session 2
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 19 to August 26 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 1 |
| Registration for summer 2 closes | Monday, July 19 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 19 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, July 22 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 12 |
| Last day of classes (SS2) | Thursday, August 26 |
| Grades due (SS2) | Friday, September 3 |
Summer Semester 2026 - Session 3
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | June 1 to August 26 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 1 |
| Registration for SS3 closes | Tuesday, June 1 |
| After June 1st, registration for SS3 classes beginning later in the term is by arrangement. | See note below** |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund |
Friday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SS3 classes beginning after 6/1 | See note below** |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed -No classes | Saturday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, August 12 |
| Last day of classes (SS3) | Thursday, August 26 |
| Grades Due (SS3) or one week after last class | Friday, September 3 |
**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 26 (Please check WISER for start/end dated for SP1 classes) |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 1 |
| Self Service Registration Closes | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for SP1 classes starting June 1 | Friday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed - No Classes | Saturday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday Observed- University Closed | Monday, July 5 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes that began June 1 | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day of 6 week classes starting June 1 (SP1) | Thursday, July 15 |
| Classes meeting second half of term begin | Monday, July 19 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes that began July 19 | Thursday, August 12 |
| Last day of second term classes | Thursday, August 26 |
| Grades Due (SP1) | One week after final class meeting |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | June 1 - August 26 (Please check WISER for start/end dated for SP2 classes) |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 1 |
| Registration for SP2 closes | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Friday, June 4 |
| Drop deadline for SP2 classes beginning after 6/1 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed - No Classes | Saturday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday Observed - University Closed | Monday, July 5 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes that began June 1 | Friday, June 25 |
| Last day of class (SP2) that started June 1 | Thursday, July 15 |
| Classes meeting second half of SP2 term begin | Monday, July 19 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes that began July 19 | Thursday, August 12 |
| Grades Due (SP2) | One week after final class meeting |
**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 are tentative and subject to change
Fall 2027
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Labor Day (Holiday) | September 6 (Monday) |
| Semester Begins | September 7 (Tuesday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | September 14 (Tuesday) |
| Convocation | TBD |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) | October 11 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for Dec 2027 graduation | October 22 (Friday) |
| Spring/Winter 28 Registration Begins This applies to continuing students only |
November 2 (Tuesday) |
| Veterans Day (Holiday) | November 11 (Thursday) |
| Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline | November 18 (Thursday) |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25 (Thursday) - November 28 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | November 29 (Monday) |
| Semester Ends | December 10 (Friday) |
| Study Period | December 11 (Saturday) - December 12 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | December 13 (Monday) - December 17 (Friday) |
| Emergency Snow Day (if needed) | December 18 (Saturday) |
| Fall 27 Grades Due Online | December 27 (Monday) |
Winter 2028
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Holiday observed | December 30, 31 & January 1 |
| Classes begin | January 3 (Monday) |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | January 6 (Thursday) |
| Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline | January 13 (Thursday) |
| Martin Luther King Day (holiday) | January 17 (Monday) |
| Classes end | January 21 (Friday) |
| Emergency snow days (if needed) | January 8, 15, 22 (Saturday) |
| Winter 2028 Grades Due | January 28 (Friday) |
Spring 2028
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Begins | January 24 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends for 100% refund | January 31 (Monday) |
| President's Day (Holiday) | February 21 (Monday) |
| Summer 28 Registration begins | March 6 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for May/Aug 2028 graduation | March 10 (Friday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 19 (Sunday) - March 26 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 27 (Monday) |
| Fall 28 Registration begins | April 3 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) | April 17 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 20 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 10 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 11 (Thursday) - May 14 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 15 (Monday) - May 19 (Friday) |
| Graduate Commencement | TBD |
| Undergraduate Commencement | TBD |
| Spring 2028 Grades Due Online | May 26 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 29 (Monday) |
Summer 2028
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | June 1 (Tuesday) - July 15 (Thursday) |
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 19 (Monday) - August 26 (Thursday) |
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | June 1 (Tuesday) - August 26 (Thursday) |
| Special Session 1 and 2 (SP1 and SP2) | June 1 (Tuesday) - August 26 (Thursday) - actual class meeting dates may vary |
| Independence Day (observed) | July 4 (Tuesday) |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 19th (Monday) |
Past Academic Calendars
Past Calendar Archive
If you have questions about past academic years not included here please email Registrar@umb.edu
Fall 2025 -Summer 2026 Academic Calendar
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