Academics
Last Day of Classes
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Last day to Drop with ‘W’ and select 'P/F' - Undergraduate, Stockbridge, CPE
The last day to drop with ‘W’ and select 'P/F' will be Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
Holiday – Veterans’ Day
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Last Day of Final Examinations, Semester Ends
Last Day of Final Examinations, Semester Ends
Holiday – Veterans’ Day
Campus will be closed for Veterans' Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
Classes resume
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
Final Grades Due by Midnight
Final Grades Due by Midnight
Last day of classes
The last day of classes for Fall 2025 will be Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Final examinations begin
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.
PhD Application Support Webinar
All applicants applying to the PhD or MS-PhD program are invited to attend a live panel webinar for general application guidance.
Second Reading Day
Second Reading Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Final grades due by midnight
For a complete list of important academic dates, please see the UMass Amherst Academic Calendar.