MBS Program Academic Calendar 2025-26

DateDayDescription
August 7  ThursdayMBS New Student Orientation
August 11 MondayFall Classes begin
September 1 MondayLabor Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 13 MondayIndigenous Peoples' Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 11 TuesdayVeterans Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 26 WednesdayNo Classes
November 27 ThursdayThanksgiving (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
November 28 FridayUniversity Holiday; Administrative offices closed; No classes
December 12 FridayMBS Fall Classes end/Last day of classes
Dec 24-Jan 1Wed-ThursTufts University Winter Closure; Administrative offices closed
January 5 MondaySpring Classes begin
January 19 MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day (University Holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
February 16 MondayPresidents' Day (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
March 16 MondaySpring recess begins; No classes
March 23 MondaySpring recess ends; Classes resume
April 20 MondayPatriots' Day (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
May 8 FridayMBS Spring Classes end/Last day of classes
May 17 SundayCommencement
May 18 MondaySummer Session for thesis research begins
May 25 MondayMemorial Day (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
June 19 FridayJuneteenth (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
July 3 FridayIndependence Day Observed (University holiday); Administrative offices closed; No classes
July 31 FridayMBS Summer Session Ends; Completed "Approval of Master of Science Thesis for Submission" form due to the MBS Program Office by 5pm for all students who intend to graduate in August