Academic Calendar for Incoming Exchange Students
This calendar reflects only the holidays observed during academic semesters. Please see the University calendar website for the faculty/staff holiday schedule and other calendars, and Academic Deadlines portion of Testudo for information on academic deadlines, examination schedules, etc.
Exchange students typically arrive to campus about 5-7 days before the first day of classes to participate in a mandatory international orientation.
All dates are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2025
August - December 2025
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Schedule of Classes released
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February 21 (Friday)
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Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing
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August 25-26 (Monday-Tuesday)
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students
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August 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday)
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Labor Day (No classes)
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September 1 (Monday)
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First Day of Classes
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September 2 (Tuesday)
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Schedule Adjustment Period
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September 2 - 16 (Monday-Monday)
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Fall Break (New in 2025)
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October 13-14 (Monday-Tuesday)
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Thanksgiving Recess
*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break
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November 26-30 (Wednesday-Sunday)
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Last Day of Classes
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December 12 (Friday)
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Reading Day
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December 13 (Saturday)
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Final Exams
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December 15-20 (Monday-Saturday)
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing
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December 20 (Tuesday)
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Spring Semester 2026
January - May 2026
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Schedule of Classes released
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September 19 (Friday)
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Move in for on-campus housing
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Friday, January 23*
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students
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Saturday, January 24*
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First Day of Classes
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January 26th (Monday)
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Schedule Adjustment Period
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January 26 - February 6 (Monday-Friday)
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Spring Break
*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break
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March 15-22 (Sunday-Sunday)
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Last Day of Classes
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May 12 (Tuesday)
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Reading Day
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May 13 (Wednesday)
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Final Exams
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May 14-20 (Thursday-Wednesday)
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing
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May 20 (Wednesday)
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*Date to be confirmed (TBC)
Fall Semester 2026
August - December 2026
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Schedule of Classes released
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February 19 (Friday)
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Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing
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August 24-25 (Monday-Tuesday)*
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students
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August 26-28 (Wednesday-Friday)*
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First Day of Classes
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August 31 (Monday)
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Schedule Adjustment Period
(Period in which students can make changes to their class schedule/registration)
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August 31-September 10 (Monday-Thursday)*
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Labor Day (No classes)
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September 7 (Monday)
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Schedule Adjustment Period
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September 2-16 (Monday-Monday)
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Fall Break
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October 12-13 (Monday-Tuesday)
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Thanksgiving Recess
*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break
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November 25-39 (Wednesday-Sunday)
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Last Day of Classes
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December 11 (Friday)
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Reading Day
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December 12 (Saturday)
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Final Exams
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December 14-21 (Monday-Monday)
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing
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December 21 (Monday)
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*Date to be confirmed (TBC)
Spring Semester 2027
January - May 2027
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Schedule of Classes released
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September 18 (Friday)*
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Move in for on-campus housing
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January 26 (Sunday)*
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students
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January 25-26 (Monday-Tuesday)*
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First Day of Classes
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January 27th (Wednesday)
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Schedule Adjustment Period
(Period in which students can make changes to their class schedule/registration)
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January 27 - February 9 (Monday-Tuesday)*
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Spring Break
*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break
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March 14-21 (Sunday-Sunday)
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Last Day of Classes
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May 11 (Tuesday)
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Reading Day
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May 12 (Wednesday)
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Final Exams
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May 13-20 (Thursday-Thursday)
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing
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May 20 (Thursday)
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*Date to be confirmed (TBC)
