Fall 2025 to Summer 2026
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.
Current Semester
Spring 2026 Semester
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | January 12 (Monday) |
| Semester Begins | January 26 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends for 100% refund | February 2 (Monday) |
| President's Day Holiday – no classes | February 16 (Monday) |
| Summer 2026 Registration Begins | March 2 (Monday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 15 (Sunday) - March 22 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 23 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) | April 20 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 23 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 13 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 14 (Thursday) - May 17 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 18 (Monday) - May 22 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 25 (Monday) |
| Grades Due Online | May 29 (Friday) |
Upcoming Term
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
Previous Semesters / Terms
Winter 2026 Term
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | November 4 (Tuesday) |
| New Year's Holiday observed | December 30, 31 & January 1 |
| Classes Begin | January 5 (Monday) |
| Online shopping cart registration ends | January 5 (Monday) |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | January 8 (Thursday) |
| Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline | January 16 (Friday) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) | January 19 (Monday) |
| Classes End | January 23 (Friday) |
| Emergency snow days (if needed) | January 10, 17, 24 (Saturday) |
| Winter 2026 Grades Due | January 30 (Friday) |
Fall 2025 Semester
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | August 18 (Monday) |
| Labor Day (Holiday) | September 1 (Monday) |
| Semester Begins | September 2 (Tuesday) |
| Online shopping cart registration ends | 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 25 Grades Due Online | December 26 (Friday) |