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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 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)
*Date to be confirmed (TBC)

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)
*Date to be confirmed (TBC)