Fall 2026 to Summer 2027
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. For additional important dates, view the academic calendar on the Registrar site.
Upcoming Term
Winter 2027 Term
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | November 3 (Tuesday) |
| New Year's Holiday observed | December 30, 31 & January 1 |
| Classes Begin | January 4 (Monday) |
| Online shopping cart registration ends | 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) |
| Grades Due | January 29 (Friday) |
Spring 2027 Semester
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | January 12 (Tuesday) |
| Semester Begins | January 25 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends for 100% refund | February 1 (Monday) |
| President's Day Holiday – no classes | February 15 (Monday) |
| Summer 2027 Registration Begins | March 1 (Monday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 14 (Sunday) - March 21 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 22 (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) |
| Grades Due Online | May 28 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 31 (Monday) |
Summer 2027 Term
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | March 1 (Monday) |
| 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 & 2 (SP1 & SP2) | June 1 (Tuesday) - August 26 (Thursday) actual class meeting dates may vary |
| Juneteenth (observed) | June 19 (Saturday) |
| Independence Day (observed) | July 5 (Monday) |
Current Semester
Fall 2026 Semester
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | August 17 (Monday) |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | September 7 (Monday) |
| Semester Begins | September 8 (Tuesday) |
| Online shopping cart registration ends | September 8 (Tuesday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | September 15 (Tuesday) |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) | October 12 (Monday) |
| Winter 2027 Registration Begins | November 2 (Monday) |
| 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 2026 Grades Due Online | December 28 (Monday) |
Previous Semesters / Terms
Summer 2026 - Session 1 (SS1): June 1 - July 9
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | June 1 - July 9 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Registration for SS1 closes | 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 |
Summer 2026 - Session 2 (SS2): July 13 - August 20
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 13 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Registration closes for SS2 | 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 |
Summer 2026 - Session 3 (SS3): June 1 - August 20
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | June 1 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Registration for SS3 closes** | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| 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 |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- After June 1, registration for SS3 classes beginning later in the term is by arrangement
- 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 2026 - Special Programs 1 & 2 (SP1 & SP2): June 1 - August 20
Special Programs 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Programs 1 (SP1) | June 1 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund (classes starting June 1) | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes ending July 9 | Thursday, June 25 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Saturday, July 4 |
| Last day of 6-week classes starting June 1 | Thursday, July 9 |
| Classes meeting second half of term begin | Monday, July 13 |
| Last day of class (SP1) | Thursday, August 20 |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | June 1 - August 20 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 2 |
| Classes begin | Monday, June 1 |
| Registration closes | Monday, June 1 |
| Drop deadline for a refund | Thursday, June 4 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Friday, June 19 |
| Withdrawal deadline for classes ending July 9 | Thursday, June 25 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Friday, July 4 |
| Last day of class (SP2) | Thursday, August 20 |
**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