Dear Corsairs,

It's almost time for the start of the academic year. A lot of great things happening on our campus as we prepare to welcome you back. The UMass Dartmouth alumni established emergency funds to provide monetary a support to undergraduate UMass Dartmouth students who find themselves in temporary and unexpected financial hardship due to circumstances beyond their control. 

The funds are supported by donations to the UMass Dartmouth Foundation and the Follett Corporation and provide emergency assistance to any matriculated UMass Dartmouth undergraduate student who demonstrates an unanticipated financial emergency such as payment of unmet financial needs related to student tuition and fees as verified by the Office of Financial Aid. The Funds are intended to support the retention and graduation of students.  

Read more at here. Below are the links to the additional emergency funds.

MacLean Bridging the Gap Emergency Fund

Student Emergency Funds

Follett Book Fund (Students with Book Vouchers Ineligible)

The deadline for application is September 1, 2023.

The following are important dates you need to know. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.

September 6 First Day of Classes

September 6-22 WOW-Weeks of Welcome

September 13 Corsair Fair- Student Organization Fair

October 7 Blue & Gold Weekend/Open House

October 25 Mental Health Day – No Classes

November 11 Veteran’s Day – No Classes

November 23 Thanksgiving Break- Halls Close at 5:00 pm

November 26 Residence Halls Open at 12:00 noon

November 27 Classes Resume

December 11 Last Day of Classes

December 12 Study Day

December 13 Final Exams Begin

December 19 Final Exams End

December 19 Residence Halls Close for Winter Break at 5:00 pm

December 20 Law School Final Exams End

January 15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday- No Classes

January 22 Spring Classes Begin

March 11 Spring Break Begins

March 18 Classes Resume