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 2023
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon. Aug 28, 2023 | First Day of Classes |
| Mon. Sept. 4, 2023 | Labor Day |
| Fri. Sept 29 - Sun Oct 1, 2023 | Family Weekend |
| Mon. Nov 13, 2023 | 2024-2025 Residence Hall Returning Student Housing Agreement available |
| Tues. Nov 21, 2023 | Residence Halls close for Thanksgiving Break |
| Wed. Nov 22 - Sun. Nov 26, 2023 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Sun. Nov 26, 2023 | Residence Halls re-open |
| Mon. Dec 11, 2023 | Last Day of Fall Classes |
| Tues. Dec 12, 2023 | Reading Day |
| Wed. Dec 13 - Tues. Dec 19, 2023 | Exams |
| Tues. Dec 19, 2023 | Residence Halls close for Winter Break at 7:00 p.m. with one night only Late Stay |
| Mon. Dec 25, 2023 - Mon. Jan 1, 2024 | Winter Break |
Spring 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tues. Jan 2, 2024 | Winter Classes Begin |
| Mon. Jan 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday (UMD Closed) |
| Fri. Jan 19, 2024 | International Students Move-In |
| Sun. Jan 21, 2024 | Spring Move-In Begins |
| Mon. Jan 22, 2024 | Winter Classes End |
| Wed. Jan 24, 2024 | Spring Semester Classes Begin |
| Mon. Feb. 26, 2024 | 2024-2025 Returning Student Residence Hall Housing Agreement Submission Deadline |
| Fri. Mar 15, 2024 | Res Halls Close for Spring Break |
| Sat. Mar 16 - Sat. Mar 23, 2024 | Spring Break |
| Sun. Mar 24, 2024 | Residence Halls Re-open at 10:00 a.m. |
| Sat. Apr 27, 2024 | Maryland Day |
| Thurs. May 9, 2024 | Last Day of Spring Classes |
| Fri. May 10, 2024 | Reading Day |
| Sat. May 11 - Fri May 17, 2024 | Final Exams |
| Fri. May 17, 2024 | Residence Halls Close at 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon. May 20 - Wed. May 22, 2024 | Commencement |
| Mon. May 27, 2024 | Memorial Day |
| Tues. May 28, 2024 | Summer 1 - 1A Begins |
See also the university's Academic Calendars for additional information.