UMass Academic Calendar 2023-2024: Important Dates

Check out the important dates, events, schedules, and deadlines on the UMass Academic Calendar 2023-2024. You may find information about the five colleges’ academic calendars (including UMass Amherst) on the Five College Website. 

It’s important to note that this information is specific to UMass Amherst and that the schedules may differ slightly between the other UMass campuses, including UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, and UMass Medical School.

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) follows a semester system, where the academic year is divided into two main semesters: the Fall Semester and the Spring Semester.

In addition to the two main semesters, UMass also offers a Winter Session, which is a shorter period of time between the Fall and Spring Semesters. The Winter Session is generally around three weeks long and offers students the opportunity to take intensive courses or catch up on credits.

Below are the important dates and deadlines on the UMass academic calendar 2023-2024 for fall, winter, spring, and summer.

UMass Academic Calendar fall 2023

Check out the important dates, events, schedules, and deadlines on the UMass Academic Calendar for Fall 2023.

1. Registration begins for Fall 2022 begins on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
2. UMass move in day fall 2023 is from Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Monday, September 4, 2023.
3. Move-In Reservation will be available on UMass SPIRE from August 14, 2023 through August 22, 2023.
4. UMass First-Year Students Move-in day is Thursday, August 31, 2023.
5. Move-in day for New Transfer Students, North Apartments, CHCRC Multi-year halls, Coolidge, John Q. Adams, and Washington floors 2 – 10 is Friday, September 1, 2023.
6. Move-in day for the Remaining Multi-Year Students is Saturday, September 2, 2023.
7. Unassisted Move-In is on Sunday, September 3, 2023, and Monday, September 4, 2023.
8. Labor day holiday is Monday, September 4, 2023.
9. UMass Fall 2023 classes begin on Tuesday September 5, 2023.
10. Monday September 11, 2023 is the last day to add or drop any class with no record – Matriculated Undergraduate and Non-degree students.
11. Monday September 18, 2023 is the last day to add or drop any class with no record – Matriculated Graduate students.
12. Indigenous Peoples Day Holiday is Monday, October 9, 2023.
13. Tuesday, October 31, 2023 is the last day to Drop with “DR” – Graduate. It is also the last day to Drop with ‘W’ and select ‘P/F’ – Undergraduate, Stockbridge, CPE.
14. Veterans’ Day Holiday is Saturday, November 11, 2023.
15. UMass Thanksgiving break 2023 is from Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Sunday, November 26, 2023.
16. Classes resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.
17. The last day of classes is Friday, December 8, 2023.
18. Reading Day is Saturday, December 9, 2023.
19. Final examinations begin on Monday, December 11, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023.
20. Umass winter break 2023 is from Saturday, December 16, 2023, to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Traditional halls will close for Winter Break at 10:00am on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Non-Break residents who fail to vacate by this time will be subject to a $150 Unauthorized Occupancy Fee. 
21. Final 2023 grades are due by Midnight on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

UMass Academic Calendar Spring 2023

Check out the important dates, events, schedules, and deadlines on the UMass Academic Calendar for Spring 2023.

1. Registration begins for Spring 2023 on Monday, November 7 2022.
2. Spring 2023 classes begin on Monday, February 6 2023.
3. The last day to add or drop any class with no record – Matriculated Undergraduate and Non-degree students is Sunday, February 12 2023.
4. Sunday, February 19 2023 is the last day to add or drop any class with no record – Matriculated Graduate students.
5. Presidents’ Day Holiday is Monday, February 20 2023.
6. Monday class schedule will be followed on Wednesday, February 22 2023.
7. UMass Spring break 2023 is from Sunday, March 12 2023 to Sunday, March 19 2023.
8. Classes resume on Monday, March 20 2023.
9. Monday, April 10 2023 is the last day to Drop with “DR” – Graduate.
10. Monday, April, 10 2023 is the last day to Drop with ‘W’ and select ‘P/F’ – Undergraduate, Stockbridge, UWW.
11. Patriot’s Day holiday begins on Saturday, April 15 2023 to Tuesday, April 18 2023.
12. Classes Resume on Wednesday, April 19 2023.
13. Wednesday, May 17 2023 is the last day of classes.
14. Reading Day is Thursday, May 18 2023.
15. Final examinations begin on Friday, May 19 2023 to Thursday, May 25 2023.
16. Second Reading Day is Saturday, May 20 2023
17. Spring 2023 semester ends on Thursday, May 25 2023.
18. UMass Amherst Spring 2023 Move Out day is Thursday, May 25, 2023. Residence Halls close Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm.
19. Commencement Weekend begins on Friday, May 26 2023 to Sunday, May 28 2023.
20. Final grades are due by Midnight on Thursday, June 1 2023.

UMass Academic Calendar UWW (CPE) Summer 2023

Check out the important dates, events, schedules, and deadlines on the UMass Academic Calendar for UWW (CPE) Summer 2023.

1. Summer Session One classes begin on Tuesday, May 30 2023.
2. Monday, June 5 2023 is the last day to add/drop any Session One class.
3. Juneteenth Holiday is Monday, June 19 2023.
4. Friday, June 23 2023 is the last day to drop with “W” or “DR” and select ‘P/F’ in any Session One class. 
5. Independence Day Holiday is Tuesday, July 4 2023.
6. Wednesday, July 12 2023 is the last day of classes for Summer Session One.
7. Session Two classes begin on Monday, July 17 2023.
8. Session One final grades are due on Wednesday, July 19 2023.
9. Friday, July 21 2023 is the last day to add/drop any Session Two class.
10. Wednesday, August 9 2023 is the last day to drop with “W” or “DR” and select ‘P/F’ any Session Two class.
11. Friday, August 25 2023 is the last day of classes for Summer Session Two. 
12. Summer Term ends on Friday, August 25 2023.
13. The remaining Summer grades are due on Wednesday, August 30 2023.

UMass Academic Calendar University Summer 2023

Check out the important dates, events, schedules, and deadlines on the UMass Academic Calendar for Umass University Summer 2023.

1. UMass Summer classes begin on Tuesday, May 30 2023.
2. Memorial Day Holiday is Monday, May 29 2023.
3. Wednesday, May 24 2023 is the last day to add/drop for Summer 2023.
4. Juneteenth Holiday is Friday, June 19 2023
5. Independence Day Holiday is Tuesday, July 4 2023.
6. Thursday, July 25 2023 is the last day to drop with “W” or “DR.”
7. Friday, August 25 2023 is the last day of classes for Summer 2023.
8. Final grades are due on Wednesday, August 30 2023.

For more on UMass academic calendar, visit the University of Massachusetts Amherst registrar website.