Fall 2025 to Spring 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
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 25 Grades Due Online | December 26 (Friday) |
Upcoming Semester / Term
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) |
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) |
Previous Semester / Terms
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
Spring 2025 Semester
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens for Guest Students | January 13 (Monday) |
| 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) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 16 (Sunday) - March 23 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 24 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) | 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) |
| Grades Due Online | May 30 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 26 (Monday) |
Winter 2025 Term
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | November 5 (Tuesday) |
| New Year's Holiday observed | December 30, 31 & January 1 |
| Classes Begin | January 6 (Monday) |
| Online shopping cart registration ends | January 6 (Monday) |
| Permission required to add classes | January 7 (Tuesday) |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | January 9 (Thursday) |
| Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline | January 17 (Friday) |
| Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) | January 20 (Monday) |
| Classes End | January 24 (Friday) |
| Emergency snow days (if needed) | January 11, 18, 25 (Saturday) |
| Winter 2025 Grades Due | January 31 (Friday) |