UMD Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates & Deadlines

This UMD Academic Calendar 2026-2027 is your go-to source for details on Fall Break, Thanksgiving Recess, Spring Break, and other non-instructional periods.

Staying informed about key dates is vital for success at the University of Maryland.

Utilize this UMD academic schedule to proactively manage your enrollment, plan for graduation, and take advantage of all the opportunities available throughout the academic year at the University of Maryland.

The University of Maryland (UMD) system, including its flagship campus at College Park, primarily operates on a semester system.

This structure divides the academic year into two main, extended periods: the Fall semester and the Spring semester, each typically running for approximately 15-16 weeks of instruction, culminating in a dedicated final exam period.

In addition to these full semesters, UMD offers various summer sessions of shorter durations (e.g., 3-week, 6-week, 8-week, 10-week, 12-week), and a concise winter session (around 3-4 weeks), providing flexible options for accelerated study or fulfilling specific credit requirements.

UMD Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. The Schedule of Classes becomes available on Friday, September 18, 2026.
2. Registration appointments and blocks become available on Friday, October 9, 2026, allowing students to view the earliest day and time they can log into Testudo Drop/Add to register for classes and see any registration blocks.
3. Priority registration and graduate student registration begin on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
4. Early registration for currently enrolled students takes place from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Thursday, December 10, 2026, on their assigned date and time.
5. General registration runs from Friday, December 11, 2026, through Tuesday, January 26, 2027, during which returning students may add and drop classes without an appointment and new students register at orientation.
6. The last day to cancel registration and drop all courses for a 100% refund is Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
7. The first day of Spring 2027 classes is Wednesday, January 27, 2027, and late registration begins with a $20 late registration fee assessed for students initiating registration on or after this date.
8. The schedule adjustment period takes place from Wednesday, January 27, 2027, through Tuesday, February 9, 2027, allowing students to add and drop classes, change credit levels, or change grading methods without an appointment.
9. The mandatory waitlist check-in period runs from Wednesday, January 27, 2027, through Wednesday, February 10, 2027, requiring students to check in every business day to remain on the waitlist.
10. The last day to drop an individual course with a 100% refund while remaining registered is Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
11. The deadline to apply for May 2027 graduation is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
12. The last day to drop an individual course with an 80% refund while remaining registered is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
13. The last day to withdraw from all courses with an 80% refund is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
14. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a 60% refund is Tuesday, February 16, 2027.
15. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a 40% refund is Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
16. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a 20% refund is Tuesday, March 2, 2027.
17. Mid-term grades for undergraduate students become available to view in Testudo on Wednesday, March 3, 2027 (instructors must submit them for eligible undergraduate students by March 24, 2027).
18. UMD Spring Break 2027 takes place from Sunday, March 14, 2027, through Sunday, March 21, 2027. There are no classes.
19. The last day for undergraduate students to drop a course with a grade of W is Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
20. The registration deadline for graduate students to drop a course, change course credit levels, or change grading methods is Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
21. Instructors can begin submitting final grades on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
22. The last day of Spring 2027 classes is Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
23. The last day to withdraw from all courses with a 0% refund is Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
24. Reading Day takes place on Wednesday, May 12, 2027. There are no classes.
25. Final exams take place from Thursday, May 13, 2027, through Thursday, May 20, 2027.
26. College and department commencement ceremonies take place from Sunday, May 23, 2027, through Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
27. The main commencement ceremony takes place on Monday, May 24, 2027.
28. The official degree conferral date for the Spring 2027 semester is Monday, May 24, 2027.
29. Official transcripts with Spring 2027 grades and GPAs become available on Wednesday, May 26, 2027.
30. Degree clearances are due on Tuesday, June 8, 2027.
31. Official transcripts reflecting earned May 2027 degrees become available on Wednesday, June 9, 2027.

UMD Academic Calendar Summer 2027

1. Summer 2027 Sessions I and I-A begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
2. Summer 2027 Session I-A ends on Thursday, June 17, 2027.
3. The Juneteenth holiday takes place on Friday, June 18, 2027. There are no classes.
4. Summer 2027 Session I-B begins on Monday, June 21, 2027.
5. The Independence Day holiday takes place on Monday, July 5, 2027. There are no classes.
6. Summer 2027 Sessions I and I-B end on Friday, July 9, 2027.
7. Summer 2027 Sessions II and II-C begin on Monday, July 12, 2027.
8. Summer 2027 Session II-C ends on Friday, July 30, 2027.
9. Summer 2027 Session II-D begins on Monday, August 2, 2027.
10. Summer 2027 Sessions II and II-D end on Friday, August 20, 2027.

For more on the UMD Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the University of Maryland Calendar Website.