Academics
Classes resume
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Holiday – Indigenous Peoples' Day
Campus will be closed for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, Oct. 13.
PhD & Faculty Lunch
Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!
Registration begins for Fall 2025
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Election Day – classes do not meet
On Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025), classes will not meet.
PhD & Faculty Lunch
Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!
Last Day of Classes
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Thanksgiving recess begins after last class
Thanksgiving recess begins classes end on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
First Day of Classes, Spring 2026
The first day of classes for the Spring 2026 semester will be Thursday, Jan. 29.
Last Day of Final Examinations, Semester Ends
Last Day of Final Examinations, Semester Ends
Reading Day
Reading Day will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Holiday - Presidents’ Day
The campus will be closed on Feb. 16 for Presidents' Day.