Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@iok66.com
Phone: 617.287.6200
Fax: 617.287.6242
Welcome to the Academic Calendar!
The academic year is the period that begins with the first day of the Fall Semester and ends with the last day of the Summer semester. The academic year is comprised of the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Semesters in sequential order, beginning with the Fall Semester. The academic calendar will be updated for the new academic year in late August after the end of the last summer session.
Current Academic Year: Fall 2023 - Summer 2024
Fall Semester 2023
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 4 (Monday) | Labor Day (Holiday) |
| September 5 (Tuesday) | Semester Begins |
| September 5 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| September 12 (Tuesday) | Add/Drop Ends |
| October 9 (Monday) | Indigenous Peoples Day (Holiday) |
| October 27 (Friday) | Last day to file for Dec 2023 graduation |
| November 6 (Monday) | Spring/Winter 24 Registration Begins |
| November 11 (Saturday) | Veterans Day (Holiday) |
| November 16 (Thursday) | Pass/Fail & Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| November 23 (Thursday) - November 26 (Sunday) | Thanksgiving Recess |
| November 27 (Monday) | Classes Resume |
| December 13 (Wednesday) | Semester Ends |
| December 14 (Thursday) | Study Period |
| December 15 (Friday) - December 21 (Thursday) | Final Exam Period |
| December 22 (Friday) | Emergency Snow Day (if needed) |
| December 27 (Wednesday) | Fall 23 Grades Due Online |
Winter Semester 2024
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| November 6 (Monday) | Registration Begins |
| December 28 (Thursday) - January 1 (Monday) | New Year's Holiday observed |
| January 2 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| January 2 (Tuesday) | Online shopping cart registration ends |
| January 3 (Wednesday) | Permission required to add classes |
| January 5 (Friday) | Drop deadline for 100% refund |
| January 12 (Friday) | Course pass/fail/withdrawal deadline |
| January 15 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day (Holiday) |
| January 19 (Friday) | Classes End |
| January 6, 13, 20 (Saturday) | Emergency snow days (if needed) |
| January 26 (Friday) | Winter 2024 Grades Due |
Spring Semester 2024
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester Begins | January 22 (Monday) |
| Classes Begin | January 22 (Monday) |
| Add/Drop Ends | January 29 (Monday) |
| President's Day Holiday – no classes | February 19 (Monday) |
| Summer 2024 Registration Begins | March 4 (Monday) |
| Last day to file for May/Aug 2024 grad | March 8 (Friday) |
| Spring Break - no classes | March 10 (Sunday) - March 17 (Sunday) |
| Classes Resume | March 18 (Monday) |
| Fall 2024 Registration begins | April 1 (Monday) |
| Patriots Day (Holiday) | April 15 (Monday) |
| Course Pass/Fail/Withdrawal deadline | April 18 (Thursday) |
| Last day of classes | May 8 (Wednesday) |
| Study Period | May 9 (Thursday) - May 12 (Sunday) |
| Final Exam Period | May 13 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday) |
| Graduate Commencement | May 22 (Wednesday) |
| Undergraduate Commencement | May 23 (Thursday) |
| Spring 2024 Grades Due Online | May 24 (Friday) |
| Memorial Day (Holiday) | May 27 (Monday) |
Summer Semester 2024 - Session 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 1 (SS1) | May 28 - July 11 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 4 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 10 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | Friday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Wednesday, June 19 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Friday, June 21 |
| July 4 Holiday, University closed | Thursday, July 4 |
| Last day of classes (SS1) | Thursday, July 11 |
| Grades due - (SS1) | Thursday, July 18 |
Summer Semester 2024 - Session 2
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 2 (SS2) | July 15 to August 22 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 4 |
| Registration for summer & shopping cart PAUSES | Friday, May 10 - Sunday, June 2 |
| Registration for SS2 REOPENS | Monday, June 3 |
| Registration for SS2 CLOSES | Wednesday, June 26 |
| Classes begin | Monday, July 15 |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | Thursday, July 18 |
| Pass/Fail - Withdrawal deadline | Friday, August 9 |
| Last day of classes (SS2) | Thursday, August 22 |
| Grades due (SS2) | Thursday, August 29 |
Summer Semester 2024 - Session 3
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Session 3 (SS3) | May 28 to August 22 |
| Registration beings | Monday, March 4 |
| Registration for SS3 classes beginning May 28 ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 10 |
| Registration for SS3 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** | Monday, June 3 |
| Registration for SS3 classes beginning in July closes | Wednesday, June 26 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund |
Friday, May 31 |
| Drop deadline for SS3 classes beginning after 5/28 | See note below** |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University closed | Wednesday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University closed | Thursday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 18 |
| Last day of classes (SS3) | Thursday, August 22 |
| Grades Due (SS3) or one week after last class | Thursday, August 29 |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SS3 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance adding any SS3 class with a July start date email registrar@iok66.com
- For assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@iok66.com
Summer Session 2024 Special Programs 1 & 2
Special Programs 1
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Programs 1 (SP1) | May 28 to August 22 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 4 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 10 |
| Registration for SP1 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** | Monday, June 3 |
| Registration for SP1 classes beginning in July closes | Wednesday, June 26 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund |
Friday, May 31 |
| Drop deadline for SP1 classes beginning after 5/28 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Wednesday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Thursday, July 4 |
| Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 18 |
| Last day of class (SP1) | Thursday, August 22 |
| Grades Due (SP1) | Thursday, August 29 or one week after last class |
Special Programs 2 - Not Open for General Enrollment
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Program 2 (SP2) | May 28 - August 22 |
| Registration begins | Monday, March 4 |
| Registration for summer ends & shopping cart closes | Friday, May 10 |
| Registration for SP2 classes beginning in July reopens by arrangement** | Monday, June 3 |
| Registration for SP2 classes beginning in July closes | Wednesday, June 26 |
| Classes begin | Tuesday, May 28 |
| Drop deadline for 100% refund | Friday, May 31 |
| Drop deadline for SP2 classes beginning after 5/28 | **See note below |
| Juneteenth Holiday - University Closed | Wednesday, June 19 |
| July 4 Holiday - University Closed | Thursday, July 4 |
| Pass/Fail -Withdrawal deadline | Thursday, July 18 |
| Last day of class (SP2) | Thursday, August 22 |
| Grades Due (SP2) | Thursday, August 29 or one week after last class |
**Non-Standard class schedules
- Some courses scheduled in SP1 & SP2 have different start and end dates
- Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates
- Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date
- For assistance adding any SP1 & SP2 class with a July start date email registrar@iok66.com
- For assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@iok66.com
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Registrar
Campus Center, 4th Floor
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
registrar@iok66.com
Phone: 617.287.6200
Fax: 617.287.6242