UMass Boston

Academic Calendar

Fall 2024 - Summer 2025

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. For additional important dates, view the academic calendar on the Registrar site.

Current Semester

Summer 2025 - Session 1 (SS1): May 27 - July 10

Details Date
Summer Session 1 (SS1) May 27 - July 10
Registration begins Monday, March 3
Registration for SS1 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 2025 - Session 2 (SS2): July 14 - August 21

Details Dates
Summer Session 2 (SS2) July 14 - August 21
Registration begins Monday, March 3
Registration for SS2 pauses Thursday, 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 2025 - Session 3 (SS3): May 27 - August 21

Details Dates
Summer Session 3 (SS3) May 27 - August 21
Registration beings Monday, March 3
Registration for SS3 classes beginning in June or later is by arrangement See note below**
Registration for SS3 closes Thursday, May 1
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 2025 - Special Programs 1 & 2 (SP1 & SP2): May 27 - August 21

Special Programs 1 

Details Date
Special Programs 1 (SP1) May 27 - August 21
Registration begins Monday, March 3
Registration closes for SP1 classes beginning 5/27 Thursday, May 1
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
Registration for SP1 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** Monday, June 2
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 closes for SP2 classes beginning 5/27 Thursday, May 1
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
Registration for SP2 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** Monday, June 2
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

Upcoming Semester

Fall 2025 Semester

Details Date
Registration Opens for Guest Students August 18 (Monday)
Labor Day (Holiday) September 1 (Monday)
Semester Begins September 2 (Tuesday)
Add/Drop Ends September 9 (Tuesday)
Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) October 13 (Monday)
Winter 25 Registration Begins November 4 (Tuesday)
Veterans Day (Holiday) November 11 (Tuesday)
Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline November 20 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Recess November 27 (Thursday) - November 30 (Sunday)
Classes Resume December 1 (Monday)
Semester Ends December 12 (Friday)
Study Period December 13 (Saturday) - December 14 (Sunday)
Final Exam Period December 15 (Monday) - December 19 (Friday)
Emergency Snow Day (if needed) December 20 (Saturday)
Fall 24 Grades Due Online December 26 (Friday)