Important Dates
Please note that dates are dynamic and may change. If you have any questions about the calendar, please reach out to us at reslife@umd.edu or 301-314-2100. Visit our Moving & Breaks page for more details on academic breaks.
Fall 2024 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 26 | First Day of Class |
| September 9 | Fall Mid-Semester Reassignment Requests begin |
| November 10, 2024–February 24, 2025 | Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement for 2025-2026 available |
| November 26 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break |
| December 1 | Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. |
| December 9 | Last Day of Class |
| December 10 | Reading Day |
| December 11-17 | Final Exams |
| December 17 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Winter Break |
Spring 2025 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 20 | Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (UMD closed) |
| January 24 | International Students Move-In |
| January 25 | Residence Halls Reopen for Spring Semester at 12:00 p.m. |
| January 25-26 | Winter Welcome |
| January 27 | First Day of Classes |
| February 24 | Deadline to Submit 2025-2026 Residence Hall Housing and Dining Agreement |
| March 14 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Spring Break |
| March 16-23 | Spring Break |
| March 23 | Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. |
| May 13 | Last Day of Classes |
| May 14 | Reading Day |
| May 15-21 | Final Exams |
| May 21 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. |
Fall 2025 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 27 - 29 | Residence Halls Move In Days (Note: students will receive specific move-in date and time appointments in July) |
| August 30 | No Move-In Activity - Home Football Game |
| September 1 | Labor Day |
| September 2 | First Day of of Fall Semester Classes |
| November 25 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break |
| November 30 | Residence Halls reopen at 10:00 a.m. |
| December 12 | Last Day of Class |
| December 13 | Reading Day |
| December 15-20 | Final Exams |
| December 20 | Residence Halls close at 7:00 p.m. for Winter Break |
See also the university's Academic Calendars for additional information.