Academic & Financial Calendar
| March 2008 | |
| 12 | Begin accepting enrollments for Freshmen Connection * You must first confirm Spring 2009 admission to the University of Maryland and take the on-line Math Placement Exam to participate in this program. |
| May 2008 | |
| 15 | Deadline for best consideration for enrollment in Freshmen Connection |
| June 2008 | |
| 25 | Freshmen Connection Orientation Session #1 |
| July 2008 | |
| 16 | Freshmen Connection Orientation Session #2 |
| August 2008 | |
| 1 | Freshmen Connection Orientation Session #3 |
| 8 | Freshmen Connection Testudo Opens--Students may drop/add courses |
| 29 | Freshmen Connection Welcome Session, Mandatory, All students, 1p.m.--4p.m. |
| Last Day to Cancel Freshmen Connection Enrollment with a refund of 100% of tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit | |
| Last Day to enroll in Freshmen Connection without late fee | |
| September 2008 | |
| 1 | University Closed for Labor Day Holiday |
| 2 | Classes begin |
| Late Enrollment Begins (late fee of $20.00 assessed) | |
| Mandatory waitlist/holdfile check-in begins. All students on waitlists/holdfiles must process a waitlist check-in daily beginning September 2, 2008 | |
| Schedule Adjustment period begins | |
| 15 | Last Day of Schedule Adjustment, 4:30 p.m. |
| Last day to drop a single course without a 'W' (Withdraw). Please note: Freshmen Connection has a flat tuition rate; there is no partial refund for a single course drop. | |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection with a refund of 80% for tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit* | |
| 22 | Last Day to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection with a refund of 60% for tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit* |
| 29 | Last Day to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection with a refund of 40% for tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit* |
| October 2008 | |
| 6 | Last Day to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection with a refund of 20% for tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit* |
| November 2008 | |
| 11 | Last Day to Drop a single course with a 'W'. Please note: Freshmen Connection has a flat tuition rate; there is no partial refund for a single course drop. |
| 27, 28 | University Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 2008 | |
| 10 | Advising and Registration for Spring Semester with the college of major intent |
| 11 | Advising and Registration for Spring Semester with the college of major intent |
| 12 | Advising and Registration for Spring Semester with the college of major intent |
| Last Day of classes | |
| Last Day to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection. There is no refund for tuition and mandatory fees.* | |
| 13, 14 | Final Exams Study Days |
| 15 | Final Exams Start |
| 22 | Final Exams End |
* Please note that if you choose to Withdraw from Freshmen Connection, a withdrawal statement and effective date will be recorded on your final transcript.
