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
Current Semester
Spring Semester 2025
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Begins | January 27 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | February 3 (Monday) |
| President's Day Holiday – no classes | February 17 (Monday) |
| Not Attending Grades (NA) due to Registrar's Office | February 28 (Friday) |
| Summer 2025 Registration Begins | March 3 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for May/Aug 2025 grad | March 14 (Friday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 16 (Sunday) - March 23 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 24 (Monday) |
| Fall 2025 Registration begins | April 1 (Tuesday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) - no classes | April 21 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 24 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 14 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 15 (Thursday) - May 18 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 19 (Monday) - May 23 (Friday) |
| Graduate Commencement | May 28 (Wednesday) Date will be published by Events |
| Undergraduate Commencement |
May 29 (Thursday) |
| Grades Due Online | May 30 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) - no classes | May 26 (Monday) |
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 beings | 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
Future Academic Calendars
Future Calendars
Please note dates are subject to change
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Calendar
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 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