Welcome to the Smith School! Information will be updated on this site from March 2026 through August 2026.
New Student Checklist
Business Master's Programs 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 leading up to the start of classes in August. Find your advisor below and please reach out with any questions.
 | Feven Girmay (she/her) Program Manager Online MS in Information Systems Academic Advisor |
 | Kim Gonzalez (she/her) Assistant Director Online MS in Management Studies Academic Advisor |
 | Alex Mainardi (they/them) Program Manager Online MS in Business Analytics Academic Advisor alexmain@umd.edu |
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.
 | Aida KamiziDirector of Graduate Admissions |
 | Lian KishAssistant Director |
Upcoming Events
Smith Socials
| 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 New Online Business Master's Student Orientation is mandatory for all new students and will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 6:15 p.m. - 745 p.m. The Zoom link will be emailed to students prior to orientation session.
Orientation provides students with a unique introduction to key Smith School contacts, an overview of the curriculum, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Program Specific Information
Online MS in Business Analytics & AI Online MS in Information Systems & AI Online MS in Management Studies