Welcome to the Smith School! 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 Wednesday, August 13.
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 |
 | Andre Glenn Recruiting Manager 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.
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. Please plan to arrive in Maryland by Wednesday, August 13.
More information will be published in April.
Tuition & Fees and Financial Aid Information will be published in April.
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.
Program Specific Information:
Program specific information will be published in April.