Academics
Reading Day
    Reading Day will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
  
  
  Reading Day
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Virtual Information Session: CS in Paris Study Abroad Program
    Join professors Jim Kurose and Jack Wileden to learn about a new faculty-led summer study abroad program, CS in Paris.
  
  
  Last day of final examinations, semester ends
    The last day of final examinations (and end of the Fall 2025 semester) will take place Wednesday, Dec. 17.
  
  
  Last day of final examinations, semester ends - Fall 2024
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Doctoral Course Requirements
    Current PhD students are invited to join a presentation of course requirements followed by a Q&A.
  
  
  Synthesis & Portfolio Info Session for PhD Students
    Join Eileen for a deep dive into the synthesis proposal process and portfolio submission for all PhD students at CICS.
  
  
  Holiday – Christmas Day
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
CS in Paris Information Session
    Join professors Jim Kurose and Jack Wileden for a hybrid information session introducing the new CS in Paris summer program.
  
  
  New England Theory Day
    The inaugural New England Theory Day event will bring together theoreticians from around New England.
  
  
  Last day to drop with "W" or “DR” and select 'P/F'
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
PhD & Faculty Lunch
    Weekly lunch (pizza) for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!