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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

 

Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing

August 25-26 (Monday-Tuesday) 

Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students

August 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday)

Labor Day (No classes)

September 1 (Monday)

First Day of Classes

September 2 (Tuesday)

Schedule Adjustment Period

September 2 - 16 (Monday-Monday)

Fall Break (New in 2025)

October 13-14 (Monday-Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Recess

*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break

November 26-30 (Wednesday-Sunday)

Last Day of Classes

December 12 (Friday)

Reading Day

December 13 (Saturday)

Final Exams

December 15-20 (Monday-Saturday)

Latest check-out for on-campus housing

December 20 (Tuesday)

 

Spring Semester 2026

 

Move in for on-campus housing

Friday, January 23*

Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students

Saturday, January 24* 

First Day of Classes

January 26th (Monday)

Schedule Adjustment Period

To Be Confirmed: January 26 - February 6 (Monday-Friday)

Spring Break

*Please note that the UMD campus and most Residence Halls are closed during this break

March 15-22 (Sunday-Sunday)

Last Day of Classes

May 12 (Tuesday)

Reading Day

May 13 (Wednesday)

Final Exams

May 14-20 (Thursday-Wednesday)

Latest check-out for on-campus housing

May 20 (Wednesday)

 

*Date to be confirmed (TBC)