Welcome! This site will be updated regularly from March through August 2026. All incoming students are required to attend New Student Orientation, which begins August 17. Students moving to College Park should arrive to the area by early August to allow ample time to settle in before required activities begin. Fall coursework begins August 24 (one week ahead of the UMD academic calendar).
New Student Checklist
Business Master's Program Advisors
During your time at Smith, your Business Master's program advisor will be your main point of contact. You will receive emails from your program advisor each week leading up to the start of classes in August. Find your advisor below and please reach out with any questions.
 | Gabrielle Gibson (she/her) Assistant Director MS in Accounting and MS in Supply Chain Management Academic Advisor |
 | Feven Girmay (she/her) Program Manager Master of Finance and Master of Quantitative Finance Academic Advisor |
 | Kim Gonzalez (she/her) Assistant Director MS in Management Studies Academic Advisor |
 | Alex Mainardi (they/them) Program Manager MS in Business Analytics Academic Advisor alexmain@umd.edu |
 | Leean Thomas (she/her) Program Manager MS in Information Systems and MS in Marketing Analytics Academic Advisor |
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: MastersAdmit@umd.edu or 301-405-2559. For Plus 1 specific questions, please email: SmithPlus1@umd.edu.
 | Aida Kamizi Director of Graduate Admissions |
 | Lian Kish Assistant Director Primary admissions contact, Former Plus 1 Students |
 | Summer Robinson Recruiting Coordinator MBA and MS Admissions |
 | Xinyue (Tina) Zhang MBA and MS Admissions |
 | Taylor Washington Recruiting Coordinator MS and Plus 1 Admissions |
| Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|
| March 24 | 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.
Academic Standards and Grading System
The Smith School Business Masters Orientation is in person and mandatory for all new students. Orientation provides students with a unique introduction to all Smith has to offer, with insightful activities, and Office of Career Services programming. Each program has a different Schedule of Events:
- Master of Finance
- Master of Quantitative Finance
- MS in Accounting
- MS in Business Analytics & AI
- MS in Information Systems & AI
- MS in Management Studies
- MS in Marketing Analytics
- MS in Supply Chain Management
Pre-Orientation Coffee & Donuts with Smith School's Office of Admissions
Stop by the Executive Dining Room in 2517 Van Munching Hall during any of the following dates/times:
- Tuesday, August 11: 10:00–10:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 12: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, August 13: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Tuition & Fees - Master of Finance and Master of Quantitative Finance
Tuition & Fees - Master of Science programs
Billing - New
The Office of Career Services provides students with direct access to job opportunities, corporate presentations, and a variety of career management resources. The Smith School career team offers a 10-week-long Be Fearless Career Summer Program; newly-admitted students are added to this course weekly.
Please also review Dress for Success Guidelines for your time at Smith.