The Academic Calendar lists important university dates and deadlines for the current academic year at UMass Dartmouth.
Fall 2022
| Day classes Fall 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Sunday, December 18, 2022 | Final grades due |
| Thursday, December 15, 2022 | Final exams end |
| Friday, December 9, 2022 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, December 8, 2022 | Study Day |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | Classes End |
| Monday, November 28, 2022 | Classes resume |
| Wednesday, November 23, 2022 | Thanksgiving Break - no classes |
| Monday, November 14, 2022 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Friday, November 11, 2022 | Veterans Day - no classes |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | Follow Friday's class schedule |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | Spring Registration Begins |
| Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Follow Monday's class schedule |
| Monday, October 10, 2022 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day - no classes |
| Friday, October 7, 2022 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Monday, September 12, 2022 | Add/Drop Ends |
| Monday, September 5, 2022 | Labor Day - no classes |
| Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Classes Begin |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | Convocation |
Online & Continuing Education Fall 2022
Registration Begins April 4, 2022
| Fall 14-week semester | First Fall 7-week semester | Second Fall 7-week semester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | September 1(Th) | September 1 (Th) | October 24 (M) |
| Add and Waitlist Deadline | September 12 (M) | September 6 (Th) | October 26 (W) |
| Drop Deadline 100% refund |
September 16 (F) | September 9 (F) | October 31 (M) |
| Last day to file Pass/Fail | October 7 (F) | September 15 (Th) | November 8 (Tu) |
| Last day to Withdraw "W" | November 14 (M) | October 7 (F) | November 29 (Tu) |
| Last day of Fall classes | December 7 (W) | October 20 (Th) | December 14 (W) |
| Last day for final exams | December 8-14 | October 21 (F) | December 15 (Th) |
Important Dates
- Monday, September 5, Labor Day, no classes
- Monday, October 10, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, no classes
- Tuesday, October 11, no Tuesday class; follow Monday’s schedule
- Wednesday, November 9, no Wednesday class; follow Friday's schedule
- Friday, November 11, Veterans Day observed, no classes
- Thursday-Saturday, November 24-26, Thanksgiving recess, no classes
Winter session 2023
Online & Continuing Education
| Winter Session 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Saturday, January 14, 2023 | Last day/final exams of Winter Session classes |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | New Year's Day Holiday Observed - no classes |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2022 | First day of Winter Session classes |
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Christmas Day Holiday Observed - no classes |
| Monday, December 19, 2022 | First day of Winter Session classes for Nursing Accelerated Program Courses ONLY |
Spring 2023
| Day classes Spring 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 12, 2023 | Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement |
| Thursday, May 11, 2023 | Undergraduate & Graduate Commencement |
| Sunday, May 7, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Thursday, May 4, 2023 | Final exams end |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Study Day |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | Classes End |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | Follow Monday's class schedule |
| Monday, April 17, 2023 | Patriots' Day no classes |
| Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | Fall Registration Begins |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 | Classes resume |
| Saturday, March 4, 2023 | Spring Break (Online & Continuing Education) |
| Friday, March 3, 2023 | Spring Break (after last class or lab) |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Follow Monday's class schedule |
| Monday, February 20, 2023 | Presidents' Day no classes |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | Add/Drop Ends |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | Classes Begin |
Online & Continuing Education Spring 2023
Registration Begins November 7, 2022
| 14-Week Session | First 7-Week Session | Second 7-Week Session | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | January 17 | January 17 | March 13 |
| Add and Waitlist Deadline | Add January 24 WL January 22 |
January 19 | March 15 |
|
Drop Deadline |
January 30 | January 24 | March 20 |
| Last day to file Pass/Fail | February 22 | February 1 | March 28 |
| Last day to Withdraw "W" | April 11 | February 17 | April 14 |
| Last day of classes | April 26 | March 2 | April 27 |
| Last day for final exams | May 3 | March 3 | April 28 |
Important Dates
- Monday, February 20, President's Day, no classes
- Tuesday, February 21, no Tuesday class; follow Monday’s schedule
- Monday-Saturday, March 6-11, Spring Vacation, no classes
- Monday, April 17, Patriot's Day, no classes
- Wednesday, April 19, no Wednesday class, follow Monday's schedule
Summer 2023
Online and Continuing Education
| 10-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 14, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | Classes End |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| 12-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 14, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | Classes End |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| Full session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, August 17, 2023 | Classes End |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| 6-week session | |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | Classes End |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| 7-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, July 27, 2023 | Classes End |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| 8-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Classes End |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| First 5-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, July 7, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, July 6, 2023 | Classes End |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| Maymester 3-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, June 2, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, June 1, 2023 | Classes End |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Friday, May 19, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| Second 5-week session | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 14, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 11, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Thursday, August 10, 2023 | Classes End |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | Course Withdrawal Deadline |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | Pass/Fail Deadline |
| Friday, July 14, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | Add & Wait List Ends |
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| Accelerated Nursing session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | Independence Day (no classes) |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | Juneteenth Day (no classes) |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day (no classes) |
| Friday, May 26, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Add Ends |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Classes Begin |
| Accelerated Nursing session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | Final Grades Due |
| Friday, August 18, 2023 | Final Exams |
| Friday, July 28, 2023 | Drop Ends |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | Add Ends |
| Monday, July 24, 2023 | Classes Begin |