Academics
Last day to add or drop any class with no record, Matriculated Graduate students - Spring 2025
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!
Spring recess begins
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
First Day of Classes, Fall 2025
The first day of classes for the Fall 2025 semester will be Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Last day to Drop with ‘W’ and select 'P/F' - Undergraduate, Stockbridge, U+
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.
Holiday - Patriots' Day
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.