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
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Arrival Day and move-in for on-campus housing |
August 25-26 (Monday-Tuesday) |
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students |
August 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday) |
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Labor Day (No classes) |
September 1 (Monday) |
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First Day of Classes |
September 2 (Tuesday) |
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Schedule Adjustment Period |
September 2 - 16 (Monday-Monday) |
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Fall Break (New in 2025) |
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 |
November 26-30 (Wednesday-Sunday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
December 12 (Friday) |
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Reading Day |
December 13 (Saturday) |
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Final Exams |
December 15-20 (Monday-Saturday) |
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing |
December 20 (Tuesday) |
Spring Semester 2026
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Move in for on-campus housing |
Friday, January 23* |
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Orientation for Incoming Exchange Students |
Saturday, January 24* |
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First Day of Classes |
January 26th (Monday) |
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Schedule Adjustment Period |
To Be Confirmed: 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 |
March 15-22 (Sunday-Sunday) |
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Last Day of Classes |
May 12 (Tuesday) |
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Reading Day |
May 13 (Wednesday) |
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Final Exams |
May 14-20 (Thursday-Wednesday) |
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Latest check-out for on-campus housing |
May 20 (Wednesday)
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