Welcome to the Smith School! Information will be updated on this site from November 2026 through January 2027.
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.
| Masters Programs Office | |
|---|---|
 | Feven Girmay (she/her) Program Manager Online MS in Information Systems & AI 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 & AI 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.
| Office of Admissions | |
|---|---|
 | Aida KamiziDirector of Graduate Admissions |
 | Lian KishAssistant Director |
| Upcoming Admissions Events |
|---|
Smith Social - Baltimore Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. - Union Craft Brewery, Baltimore |
Smith Social - Shady Grove Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. - MoCo's Founding Farmers |
Smith Social - D.C. Thursday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. - Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw) |
| Spring 2027 | |
|---|---|
| January 20* | eBill Generated in July is Due in Full |
| January 25 | Semester and Term C Begins Schedule Adjustments after this date may result in less than 100% refund. |
| February 20* | eBill Generated in January is Due in Full or Late Fee Penalty will be Assessed |
| March 11 | Term C Ends |
| March 12 - 14** | Final Exams: Term C (If Requested by Instructor) |
| March 15 - 19 | No Classes Scheduled (Spring Break) |
| March 22 | Term D Begins |
| May 6 | Semester & Term D End |
| May 7 - 9** | Final Exams: Semester & Term D (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.
** The syllabus will confirm class meeting and exam schedules. Review class syllabus for details.
Academic Standards and Grading System
Tuition & Fees - Coming Soon
Financial Aid - Coming Soon
Billing - Coming Soon
The Smith School New Online Business Master's Student Orientation is mandatory for all new students. Orientation provides students with a unique introduction to key Smith School contacts, an overview of the curriculum, and an opportunity to ask questions. The Spring '27 Admitted Student Orientation will take place on XX via zoom. The zoom link and additional information will be sent to all incoming student by email.
Program Specific Information
Online MS in Business Analytics & AI Online MS in Information Systems & AI Online MS in Management Studies