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.
Spring Semester 2024
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Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing |
Friday, January 19, 2023 |
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students |
January 22-23 (Monday-Tues) |
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First Day of Classes |
January 24 (Wednesday) |
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Drop/Add Period (Schedule Adjustment) |
Jan 24 - Feb 6, 2023 |
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Spring Break *Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break |
March 17-24 (Sunday-Sunday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
May 9 (Thursday) |
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Reading Day |
May 10 (Friday) |
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Final Exams |
May 11-17 (Saturday-Friday) |
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Check-out for on-campus housing |
May 17 (Friday) |
Fall Semester 2024
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Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing |
Monday, August 19* |
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students |
August 20-24 (Tuesday-Friday) |
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First Day of Classes |
August 26 (Monday) |
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Schedule Adjustment Period |
August 26 - Sept 9 (Monday-Monday) |
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Labor Day (No classes) |
September 2 (Monday) |
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Thanksgiving Recess *Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break |
November 27-December 1 (Wednesday-Sunday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
December 9 (Monday) |
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Reading Day |
December 10 (Tuesday) |
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Final Exams |
December 11-17 (Wednesday-Tuesday) |
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Check-out for on-campus housing |
December 17 (Tuesday) |
Spring Semester 2025
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Move in for on-campus housing |
To Be Confirmed |
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students |
To Be Confirmed |
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First Day of Classes |
January 27th (Monday) |
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Schedule Adjustment Period |
To Be Confirmed: January 27 - February 10 (Monday-Monday) |
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Spring Break *Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break |
March 16-23 (Sunday-Sunday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
May 13 (Tuesday) |
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Reading Day |
May 14 (Wednesday) |
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Final Exams |
May 15-21 (Thursday-Wednesday) |
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Check-out for on-campus housing |
May 21 (Wednesday)
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