Dates and deadlines
Summer Orientation
Getting Started
| Information and Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Submit immunization records | May 15 (or 30 days after acceptance) |
| Submit photo to UMass Pass portal | 3 business days before your orientation session |
| Complete placement assessment | 3 business days before your orientation session |
Corsair Orientation
| Information and Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Orientation | Monday, June 8th, 2026 |
| First-year Session I | Thursday, June 11th, 2026 |
| First-year Session II | Monday, June 15th, 2026 |
| First-year Session III (overnight) | Wednesday, June 17th - Thursday, June 18th, 2026 |
| First-year Session IV (overnight) | Tuesday, June 23rd - Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 |
| First-year Session V | Friday, June 26th, 2026 |
| Transfer Orientation | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 |
| First-year Session VI | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 |
| International Students Orientation (on-campus) | TBD |
| New Veteran, Prior Military, Reservist Orientation | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 |
Weeks of Welcome
Learn more about Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
| Information and Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Move-in Day for Residential New Students | Thursday, August 27th/Friday, August 28th, 2026 |
| Welcome Class of 2029 Day 1 (mandatory) | Monday, August 31st, 2026 |
| Welcome Class of 2029 Day 2 (mandatory) | Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 |
January Orientation
Getting Started
| Information and Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Submit immunization records | Complete by January 1 |
| Submit photo to UMass Pass portal | Complete by January 1 |
| Complete placement testing | Complete within 48 hours of making your deposit |
Corsair Orientation
| Information and Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Transfer Orientation Agenda is available |
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 |
| New First-year Student Orientation Agenda is available |
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 |
| International Students Pre-Arrival Webinar (virtual) | TBD |
| New International Student Orientation (on-campus) | Friday, January 23rd, 2026 |