The academic year consists of three trimesters that begin in August (fall trimester) January (spring trimester) and April (summer trimester). Each trimester is 14 weeks in length.
Fall 2024
| Fall 2024 | |
|---|---|
| August 21 | Last day to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal. |
| August 27 | Last day for new students to confirm admission for the Fall 2024 trimester |
| September 1 | Fall 2024 trimester and classes begin. Fall 2024 schedule adjustment period and fee ($150/course) begin. |
| September 1 | First day to submit the Fall 2024 graduation application. |
| September 2 | Labor Day holiday observed. University closed. |
| September 5 | Last day to register for the Fall 2024 trimester; last day of the schedule adjustment period. |
| October 1 | 2025-2026 FAFSA Available. |
| October 7 | Registration opens for the Spring 2025 trimester. |
| October 9 | Deadline to submit the Fall 2023 graduation application. |
| October 31 | Deadline to submit the Fall 2024 graduation application. |
| November 27-29 | Thanksgiving holiday observed. University Closed. |
| December 2 | Spring 2025 late registration period and fee ($75/course) begin. |
| December 7 | Last day of the Fall 2024 trimester. |
| December 8-9 | Designated make-up days. |
| December 10 | Final grades due for courses ending December 7. |
| December 12 | Fall 2024 graduation degree conferral date. |
| December 11-20 | Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Review. |
| December 24 – January 1 | Winter Break. University Closed. |
Spring 2025
| Spring 2025 | |
|---|---|
| January 2 | Last day to submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal. |
| January 2 | Last day for new students to confirm admission for the Spring 2025 trimester. |
| January 5 | Spring 2025 trimester and classes begin. Spring 2025 schedule adjustment period and fee ($150/course) begin. |
| January 5 | First day to submit the Spring 2025 graduation application. |
| January 9 | Last day to register for the Spring 2025 trimester; last day of the schedule adjustment period. |
| January 13 | Students can begin viewing the Summer 2025 schedule of classes online at self-ndm.edu. |
| January 20 | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observed. University Closed. |
| January 27 | Registration opens for the Summer 2025 trimester. |
| February 12 | Deadline to submit the Spring 2025 graduation application. |
| February 28 | Deadline to submit the Spring 2025 graduation application. |
| March 1 | Deadline for Maryland Residents to complete FAFSA 2025-2026 for Senatorial or Delegate Scholarships. |
| March 24 | Summer 2025 late registration period and fee ($75/course) begin. |
| April 12 | Last day of the Spring 2025 trimester. |
| April 13-14 | Designated make-up days. |
| April 15 | Final grades due for courses ending April 12. |
| April 16-22 | Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Review. |
| April 17 | Spring 2025 graduation degree conferral date. |
| April 18-21 | Easter holiday observed. University closed. |
Summer 2025
Summer 2025 |
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|---|---|
| Apr 27 | Summer 2025 trimester and classes begin. Summer 2025 schedule adjustment period and fee ($150/course) begin. |
| May 1 | Last day to register for the Summer 2025 trimester; last day of the schedule adjustment period. |
| May 26 | Memorial Day holiday observed. University closed. |
| June 19 | Juneteenth holiday observed. University closed. |
| June 30 | Deadline to submit the Summer 2025 graduation application. |
| Aug 2 | Last day of the Summer 2025 trimester. |
| Aug 3-4 | Designated make-up days. |
| Aug 5 | Final grades due for courses ending Aug 2. |
| Aug 7 | Summer 2025 graduation degree conferral date. |
*University holiday dates for July-Aug 2025 have not yet been determined.
FALL 2025 – SUMMER 2026 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The dates of the Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 academic calendar are pending the progress of the final merger of MUIH into Notre Dame of Maryland University. For questions, contact .