Welcome to 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 March 2026 through August 2026.
Please contact the Smith School Team with any questions:
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 |
 | Kelcey ColemanRecruiting Manager |
Review the information below to prepare for the Smith MBA program!
| 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.
BUSO700 Fundamentals of Business (also known as Opening Residency) is a two-credit course that will take place in August 2026 in person at Van Munching Hall on the College Park campus.
More information will be published in April.
The purpose of Campus Night is to provide students an opportunity to network and meet one's cohort mates prior to the start of the Spring semester. Students will also have a chance to meet their advisors and learn about academic policies and available UMD resources. All students are required to attend Campus Night.
Please come to online Campus Night wearing swag from your previous institution and/or your current employer. This can be something you are visibly wearing or even a Zoom background! We think this will be an additional fun way to help break the ice as you meet again with your new cohort.
Campus Night date & time 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.
Curriculum Requirements will be published in April.
Tuition & Fees and Financial Aid Information will be published in April.
Course Registration Instructions will be published in late May.