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 2023
| Arrival Day and Move in day for on-campus housing | Monday, August 21 |
| Mandatory Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students | August 22-25 (Monday-Friday) |
| First Day of Classes | August 28 (Monday) |
| Drop/Add Period (Schedule Adjustment) | August 28- September 11 (Monday-Monday) |
| Labor Day (No classes) | September 4 (Monday) |
| Thanksgiving Recess *Please note that the UMD campus, including Residence Halls, is closed during this break. |
November 22-November 26 (Wednesday-Sunday) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 11 (Monday) |
| Reading Day | December 12 (Tuesday) |
| Final Exams | December 13-19 (Wednesday-Tuesday) |
| Check-out for on-campus housing | December 19 (Tuesday) |
Spring Semester 2024
| Move in for on-campus housing | Friday, January 19, 2023* |
| Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students | January 23 (Monday)* |
| First Day of Classes | January 24 (Wednesday) |
| Drop/Add Period (Schedule Adjustment) | Jan 24 - Feb 6, 2023* (Wednesday- Tuesday) |
| Spring Break *Please note that the UMD campus, including Residence Halls, is closed during this break. |
March 17-24 (Sunday-Sunday) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 9 (Thursday) |
| Reading Day | May 10 (Friday) |
| Final Exams | May 11-17 (Saturday- Friday) |
| Check-out for on-campus housing | May 17 (Friday) |