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) |