Academics

On Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025), classes will not meet.

Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!

For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar. 

Thanksgiving recess begins classes end on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Last Day of Final Examinations, Semester Ends

Reading Day will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.

Final Grades Due by Midnight

The last day of final examinations (and end of the Fall 2025 semester) will take place Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Current PhD students are invited to join a presentation of course requirements followed by a Q&A.

Join Eileen for a deep dive into the synthesis proposal process and portfolio submission for all PhD students at CICS.

Join professors Jim Kurose and Jack Wileden for a hybrid information session introducing the new CS in Paris summer program.

The inaugural New England Theory Day event will bring together theoreticians from around New England.