Last day to withdraw from all courses with 80% refund
Event:
Last day to withdraw from all courses with 80% refund
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the 12-week term.
Students may request a withdrawal from all classes at any time between the first and the last day of classes of the 12-week term.
Start Date:
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Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Last day to add a course
Event:
Last day to add a course
Start Date:
Order:
1
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Last day to drop a course with 80% refund
Event:
Last day to drop a course with 80% refund
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
Start Date:
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Last day to drop a course with 100% refund
Event:
Last day to drop a course with 100% refund
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
For students who want to drop individual courses, but remain registered (if you are dropping all courses, refer to withdraw from all courses deadlines). Refer to Refund Schedule for Drops for Graduate Students for additional information.
Start Date:
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Schedule adjustment period
Event:
Schedule adjustment period
Returning students may make changes to their schedule by adding and dropping classes. No appointment required. New students will register at their orientation.
Returning students may make changes to their schedule by adding and dropping classes. No appointment required. New students will register at their orientation.
Start Date:
End Date:
Order:
2
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
First day of classes
Event:
First day of classes
Late registration begins on the first day of classes. All students initiating registration for the semester on or after this date will be assessed a $20 late registration fee.
Late registration begins on the first day of classes. All students initiating registration for the semester on or after this date will be assessed a $20 late registration fee.
Start Date:
Order:
1
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Last day to cancel registration
Event:
Last day to cancel registration
Last day to withdraw from all courses (cancel registration) with a 100% refund.
Last day to withdraw from all courses (cancel registration) with a 100% refund.
Start Date:
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Last day to apply for May 2026 graduation
Event:
Last day to apply for May 2026 graduation
Start Date:
Spring 2026* Feb 13, 2026 (Fri)Graduate student registration begins
Event:
Graduate student registration begins
Returning students may make changes to their schedule by adding and dropping classes. No appointment required. New students will register at their orientation.
Returning students may make changes to their schedule by adding and dropping classes. No appointment required. New students will register at their orientation.
Start Date:
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.
Registration appointment and blocks available
Event:
Registration appointment and blocks available
Students can view the day and time that they can first register and see any registration blocks they may have. This is not an appointment with an academic advisor or Office of the University Registrar but is the earliest time that a student can log into Testudo Drop/Add to register for classes. Students should start preparing for registration by reviewing the Steps to Register.
Students can view the day and time that they can first register and see any registration blocks they may have. This is not an appointment with an academic advisor or Office of the University Registrar but is the earliest time that a student can log into Testudo Drop/Add to register for classes. Students should start preparing for registration by reviewing the Steps to Register.
Start Date:
Spring 2026Dates below marked with an asterisk (*) were adjusted due to a UMD inclement weather closure from January 26 to January 30, 2026. The original dates remain listed with a strikethrough for reference.