Welcome to the Flex MBA program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business!
At the Smith School, students are part of exciting business, academic, and social events; come in contact with current (and future) global leaders; participate in great team-building experiences; build long-lasting relationships; and much more! Information will be updated on this site from November 2026 through January 2027.
Please contact the Smith School Team with any questions:
Flex MBA Program Advisors
During your time at the Smith School, your Flex MBA campus advisor will be your main point of contact. You will receive emails from your advisor leading up to the start of classes in January .
| Masters Programs Office | |
|---|---|
 | Karen JungProgram Manager and Advisor, Baltimore Campus |
 | Susan PollackProgram Manager and Advisor, Rockville/Shady Grove Campus |
 | Justin ThompsonProgram Manager and Advisor, Washington, DC Campus |
Admissions Team
If you have any questions about your admission to the Smith School, the MBA/MS Admissions team is available to provide you with help. Please contact the team at mbaadmit@umd.edu or 301-405-2559.
| Office of Admissions | |
|---|---|
 | Aida KamiziDirector of Graduate Admissions |
 | Peyton WashingtonRecruiting Manager |
Review the information below to prepare for the Smith MBA program!
The New Student Checklist is program specific and contains required tasks, deadlines, events, links, and contact information to guide you as you transition into the Flex MBA program.
The checklist will be posted in XX.
| Spring 2027 | |
|---|---|
| January 20* | eBill Generated in July is Due in Full |
| January 25 | Semester and Term C Begins Schedule Adjustments after this date may result in less than 100% refund. |
| February 20* | eBill Generated in January is Due in Full or Late Fee Penalty will be Assessed |
| March 11 | Term C Ends |
| March 12 - 14** | Final Exams: Term C (If Requested by Instructor) |
| March 15 - 19 | No Classes Scheduled (Spring Break) |
| March 22 | Term D Begins |
| May 6 | Semester & Term D End |
| May 7 - 9** | Final Exams: Semester & Term D (If Requested by Instructor) |
Note: Non-standard courses have different dates than standard semesters and terms for the Schedule Adjustment Period and Drop Period. Students are responsible for checking the corresponding Non-Standard Course Dates & Deadlines for exact Schedule Adjustment dates.
* Payments which are not received by the due date may result in the cancellation of the student's registration. If this occurs, students are not guaranteed re-enrollment in those courses.
** The syllabus will confirm class meeting and exam schedules. Review class syllabus for details.
Academic Standards and Grading System
BUSO700 Fundamentals of Business (also known as Opening Residency) is a two-credit course that will take place on XX in person at Van Munching Hall on the College Park campus. Students must attend both days in order to receive credit for BUSO700. BUSO700 is a required part of the MBA curriculum.
Registration for BUSO700 will open soon. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Opening Residency Parking Information - Coming Soon
The purpose of the Campus Night is to provide students an opportunity to network and meet one's cohort mates at their home campus. Students will also have a chance to meet their campus manager/academic advisor and learn about academic policies and available campus resources. All students are required to attend Campus Night.
Save the Date for your campus night:
XX - Rockville/Shady Grove Campus
XX - Baltimore Campus
XX - Washington, D.C. Campus
The Office of Career Services provides students with direct access to job opportunities, corporate presentations, and a variety of career management resources. The OCS team is here for one reason -– to help you secure a new foothold in the business world from which you can create the value you strive to create in the world.
Please also review Dress for Success Guidelines for your time at Smith.
The Flex MBA program is 48 credits.
A curriculum guide will be shared in XX.
Tuition & Fees - Coming Soon
Billing - Coming Soon
Financial Aid - Coming Soon
Financial Awards - Coming Soon
Admissions FAQ - Coming Soon
Spring 2027 Course Registration Instructions will be available soon. We recommend that you register at your earliest convenience.
Registration Resources:
Course Materials and Resources
Registration FAQ - Coming Soon
Non-Standard Course Dates and Deadlines - Coming Soon