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
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 19 First day to register for Fall 2025 classes.
May 23 & 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.
July 4 Independence Day holiday observed. University closed.
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.

 

Fall 2025

Fall 2025
Sept 1 Labor Day Holiday Observed. University Closed.
Sept 8 Fall 2025 Semester and Classes Begin
Sept 15 Last Day to Register for Fall 2025 Classes
Last Day to Drop Fall 2025 Classes Without Penalty
100% Tuition Refund Ends (Fall 2025 Classes)
Sept 22 75% Tuition Refund Ends (Fall 2025 Classes)
Sept 23 0% Tuition Refund Period Begins (Fall 2025 Classes)
Oct 28 First Day to Register for Spring 2026 Classes
Nov 4 Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ (Fall 2025 Classes)
Nov 26-28 Thanksgiving Holiday Observed. University Closed.
Dec 12 Last Day of Fall 2025 Semester and Classes
Dec 16 Final Grades Due for Fall 2025 Classes
Dec 24 – Jan 1 Winter Break. University Closed.

 

Spring 2026

Spring 2026
Dec 24 – Jan 1 Winter Break. University Closed.
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Holiday Observed. University Closed.
Jan 26 Spring 2026 Semester and Classes Begin
Feb 2 Last Day to Register for Spring 2026 Classes
Last Day to Drop Spring 2026 Classes Without Penalty
100% Tuition Refund Ends (Spring 2026 Classes)
Feb 9 75% Tuition Refund Ends (Spring 2026 Classes)
Feb 10 0% Tuition Refund Period Begins (Spring 2026 Classes)
Mar 24 Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ (Spring 2026 Classes)
Mar 24 First Day to Register for Summer 2026 Classes
Apr 3-6 Easter Holiday Observed. University Closed.
May 1 Last Day of Spring 2026 Semester and Classes
May 4 Final Grades Due for Spring 2026 Classes

 

Summer 2026 (*)

Summer 2026 (*)
May 18 Summer 2026 Semester and Classes Begin
May 25 Memorial Day Holiday Observed. University Closed.
May 26 Last Day to Register for Summer 2026 Classes
Last Day to Drop Summer 2026 Classes Without Penalty
100% Tuition Refund Ends (Summer 2026 Classes)
June 1 75% Tuition Refund Ends (Summer 2026 Classes)
June 2 0% Tuition Refund Period Begins (Summer 2026 Classes)
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday Observed. University Closed.
July 14 Last Day to Withdraw with ‘W’ (Summer 2026 Classes)
Aug 21 Last Day of Summer 2026 Semester and Classes
Aug 24 Final Grades Due for Summer 2026 Classes

(*) University holiday dates for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 have not yet been determined.

Fall 2026 – Summer 2017

The dates of the Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 academic calendar have not yet been determined.