Note: UMass Law's calendar is different from the main university calendar. Law students should follow this calendar.
Related for Fall 2018: Class Schedule (PDF) & Final Exam Schedule (PDF)
Academic Calendar - Fall 2018
| Tuesday, Aug. 14 - Friday, Aug. 17 |
Orientation |
| Monday, Aug. 20 |
First day of classes |
| Monday, Aug. 27 |
End of add/drop period |
| Monday, Sept. 3 |
Labor Day, no classes |
| Tuesday, Sept. 4 |
Monday classes |
| Monday, Oct. 8 |
Columbus Day |
| Monday, Nov. 12 |
Veterans' Day, no classes |
| Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Saturday, Nov. 24 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
| Monday, Dec. 3 |
Last day of classes |
| Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Saturday, Dec. 8 |
Reading period |
| Monday, Dec. 10 - Wednesday, Dec. 19 |
Exams |
| Thursday, Dec. 20 & Friday, Dec. 21 |
Makeup days |
