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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.

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