The academic calendar is subject to change and is not further updated in the Catalogue. The calendar listed below reflects information known to be true in March of the prior academic year. See the Office of the Registrar website for the most current calendar information and future year calendars.
Refunds related to dropping or withdrawing from courses vary. Contact Student Financial Services for more information.
Evening classes may have final exams scheduled during reading days.
Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the Catalogue for the policy on class attendance and for information regarding observance of religious holidays and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
FALL 2025
| Event | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | August 25 | Monday |
| Last Day to Add Classes without Instructor Permission | August 29 | Friday |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 1 | Monday |
| Add/Drop, Pass /No Pass, Audit Deadline (Refunds vary; see Student Financial Services.) | September 8 | Monday |
| Fall Recess | October 10 | Friday |
| Last Day to Withdraw (Refunds vary; see Student Financial Services.) | October 27 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 24-28 | Monday - Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | December 5 | Friday |
| Reading Days and Exam Period | December 6-12 | Saturday - Friday |
| Reading Days (Evening classes may have final exams scheduled during reading days.) | December 6,7,10 | Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday |
| Exam Days | December 8,9,11,12 | Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. |
WINTER 2026
| Event | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | December 26 | Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | January 9 | Friday |
SPRING 2026
| Event | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | January 12 | Monday |
| Last Day to Add Classes without Instructor Permission | January 16 | Friday |
| Martin Luther King Holiday | January 19 | Monday |
| Add/Drop, Pass/No Pass, Audit Deadline (Refunds vary; see Student Financial Services.) | January 26 | Monday |
| Presidents' Day Holiday | February 16 | Monday |
| Town Meeting Day Recess | March 3 | Tuesday |
| Spring Recess | March 9-13 | Monday - Friday |
| Last Day to Withdraw (refunds vary; see Student Financial Services) | March 27 | Friday |
| Honors Day | April 17 | Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | May 1 | Friday |
| Reading Days and Exam Period | May 2-8 | Saturday - Friday |
| Reading Days (Evening classes may have final exams scheduled during reading days.) | May 2,3,6 | Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday |
| Exam Days | May 4,5,7,8 | Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. |
| Graduate College Commencement | May 16 | Saturday |
| University Commencement Ceremonies | May 16,17 | Saturday, Sunday |
| Larner College of Medicine Commencement | May 17 | Sunday |
SUMMER 2026
| Event | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | May 18 | Monday |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 25 | Monday |
| Juneteenth Holiday | June 19 | Friday |
| Fourth of July Holiday | July 3 | Friday |
| Last Day of Classes | August 7 | Friday |