Welcome to the Full-Time MBA Program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business!
Information will be updated on this site from March 2026 through August 2026. Students are expected to attend the Smith School's mandatory Orientation; please plan to arrive in Maryland by August 12.
Please contact the Smith School Team with any questions:
Full-Time MBA Program Advisor
During your time at the Smith School, your Full-Time MBA program advisor will be your main point of contact. You will receive weekly emails from your advisor leading up to the start of classes in August.
 | Rachel AcquinoFull-Time MBA Advisor and Assistant Director |
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.
 | Aida KamiziDirector of Graduate Admissions |
 | Kayla JoyceAssociate Director |
 | Angelique BrumbaughRecruiting Manager |
 | Christopher JacksonRecruiting Coordinator |
Admissions Information
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 Full-Time MBA program. Please review this checklist carefully, as it is meant to serve as a one-stop-shop for your program onboarding.
Review the Full-Time MBA New Student Checklist.
| Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May 27 | Start of Registration |
| August 20* | eBill Generated in July is Due in Full |
| August 24 | Semester and Term A Begin Schedule Adjustments after this date may result in less than 100% refund. |
| September 7 | University Holiday (Labor Day) |
| September 11** | Monday-only Classes Scheduled (for 9/7/26 holiday) |
| September 20* | eBill Generated in August is Due in Full or Late Fee Penalty will be Assessed |
| October 8 | Term A Ends |
| October 9 - 16*** | Final Exams: Term A (If Requested by Instructor) |
| October 12 - 13 | No Classes Scheduled (Fall Break) October 12: University Holiday (Indigenous Peoples Day) |
| October 19 | Term B Begins |
| November 23 - 25 | No Classes Scheduled (Thanksgiving Recess) |
| November 26 - 27 | University Holiday (Thanksgiving) |
| December 10 | Semester & Term B End |
| December 11 - 17*** | Final Exams: Semester & Term B (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.
** Class meeting dates added to accommodate university holidays. Review class syllabus for details.
*** The syllabus will confirm class meeting and exam schedules. Review class syllabus for details.
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. Additional information and summer pre-work will be posted in June.
The Office of Career Services 10-week program will begin on Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. During this session, the OCS team will host the first live workshop to welcome you and provide an opportunity to interact with the coaching team and learn what to expect in partnership with the Office of Career Services.
The OCS Be Fearless Canvas Course will go live on June 1 where you will have access to career related content to help kick start your job search readiness. The home page will include guidance on how to register for one of our live sessions starting the week of June 8th. Please be sure to access the material in the Fearlessly Ready module to get a head start and complete a few action items.
Be sure to regularly check the OCS section on the Admitted Student Website for updated Pre-MBA career opportunities. The site will be updated weekly on Fridays.
Please also review Dress for Success Guidelines for your time at Smith.
The Full-Time MBA program is 54 credits.
Review the Curriculum Guide for program requirements and sample layout.
The Smith School MBA Orientation gives a unique introduction to all Smith has to offer such as insightful orientation activities and Office of Career Services programming.
Please hold Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 for Orientation events. More information will be shared in the coming months.
Please review Registration Instructions.
Registration Resources:
Registration FAQ
Course Materials and Resources
Non-Standard Course Dates and Deadlines
Or email your advisor at: smith-mpo-ftmba@umd.edu.