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 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 27–September 1 | Fall Welcome Events |
| August 30 | No Move-In Activity - Home Football Game |
| September 1 | Labor Day |
| September 2 | First Day of Fall Semester Classes |
| October 13–14 | Fall Break |
| 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 |
Spring 2026 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
| January 24 | Residence halls re-open Spring semester move-in begins
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| January 24-25 | Winter Welcome Events |
| January 26 | Spring semester classes begin |
| March 13 | Residence halls close at 7pm for Spring Break |
| March 22 | Residence halls reopen at 10am |
| May 8 | Last day of classes |
| May 9 | Reading Day |
| May 18 | Residence halls close at 7pm Last day of final exams |
| May 20 | Main Commencement |
See also the university's Academic Calendars for additional information.