University of Maine System Academic Calendar for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Key:
UM = University of Maine
UMA = University of Maine at Augusta
UMF = University of Maine at Farmington
UMFK = University of Maine at Fort Kent
UMM = University of Maine at Machias
UMPI = University of Maine at Presque Isle
USM = University of Southern Maine
UM Law School = University of Maine School of Law
Fall Semester 2024:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | Aug 26-27 | – | – | – | – | – | Aug 28-30 |
| Classes begin | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 | Sep 3 |
| Fall Break | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14-15 | Oct 14 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 | Nov 27 – Dec 1 |
| Classes end | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 13 | Dec 6 |
| Final Exams | Dec 16-20 | Dec 16-20 | Dec 16-19 | Dec 16-19 | Dec 16-19 | Dec 16-19 | Dec 14-20 | Dec 11-21 |
Spring Semester 2025:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | Jan 13-14 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classes begin | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 | Jan 21 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 | Feb 17 |
| Spring Break | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 | Mar 17-21 |
| Classes End | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | Apr 29 |
| Final Exams | May 5-9 | May 5-9 | May 5-8 | May 5-8 | May 5-8 | May 5-8 | May 3-9 | May 5-15 |
| Commencement | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 24 |
Summer Holidays:
The following holidays are observed during Summer Term:
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
Short Session Courses:
With the exception of national holidays, any additional breaks or holiday observances will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Religious and Cultural Observances:
Our faculty, staff, and students are from varied religious and cultural backgrounds which serve to enrich and strengthen our community. Any event scheduled on a major religious or cultural holiday can send a message of insensitivity or exclusivity to staff and students who cannot participate that day due to their religious beliefs. Therefore, please avoid scheduling important meetings, exams, or other essential events on such dates whenever possible to accommodate the observance of religious traditions for those staff and students who need to be absent for religious holidays throughout the year. Some information about major religious holidays may be found at the University of Maine System Human Resources page. An extensive listing is online at the Interfaith Calendar website (External Site).