Academics
AI as Normal Technology with Arvind Narayanan
Arvind will present a vision of artificial intelligence as “normal technology,” in contrast to visions that treat AI as a potentially superintelligent entity.
First Day of Classes, Fall 2025
The first day of classes for the Fall 2025 semester will be Tuesday, Sept. 2.
PhD & Faculty Lunch
Weekly lunch for PhD students and faculty. No registration necessary, just drop by and have lunch with us!
Experiential Learning Software Demonstration and Discussion
Developed through a collaboration between a team of UMass students and Learning to Learn, this platform is designed to make independent study more effective.
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!
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!
Thanksgiving recess begins after last class
Thanksgiving recess begins classes end on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Last Day to Add or Drop Any Class with No Record – Matriculated Undergraduate and Non-degree Students
The last day to add or drop any class with no record for matriculated undergraduate and non-degree students is Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Reading Day
Reading Day will be held Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Monday Class Schedule Will Be Followed
A Monday class schedule will be followed on Feb. 19.