Academics

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

Final exams begin

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

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

Commencement Weekend ends

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

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

If you are interested in becoming a Computer Science Major, an information session is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in LGRC A112.

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

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

Join professors Jim Kurose and Jack Wileden to learn about a new faculty-led summer study abroad program, CS in Paris.

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