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Summer 2023 semester *   14 weeks (May 8 - Aug 18) updated 8/30/22

FERPA support for faculty

Summer registration is not managed appointments. All registration is open on a first come basis.  

Summer Schedule available to the public:  Nov 7, 2022

Advising for summer begins: Feb 1

Registration open enrollment: Mar 6

Full Session start: May 6

May Session start: May 8

1st 7-week Session start: May 15

Summer Session I start: Jun 5

2nd 7-week Session start: Jul 3

Summer Session II start: Jul 3

Change to S/N grading last date:**  varies - based on the length of the class/session.  Please refer to OneStop dates/deadlines web page.

Drop without a W last date:**  varies - based on the length of the class/session. Please refer to the OneStop dates/deadlines webs page.

Grades Due: 3 business days after the scheduled official class end date.

End of May session: Jun 7

End of Extended May Session:  July 19

End of Regular Summer: Aug  2

End of First Half  & First 7-week: July 7

End of Second Half :  Aug 2

End of Second 7-week: Aug 23

End of Full Session:  Aug 23


Grades Due:*  Aug 23 by 11:59 PM

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Fall 2022 semester- 15 week classes*    (Aug 29 - Dec 16) updated 8/30/22

FERPA support for faculty

Advising for fall begins: Mar 1

Registration by Appointment: Mar 30 - Apr 15

Open enrollment: Apr 18 - Aug 28

Fall Tuition & Fees viewable to students: TBD

Financial Aid disbursement All stdnts: Aug 22

Last Day for Wait List:*  Aug 28, 11:59 pm

Classes meet:* Aug 29 - Dec 9

Sept 9 Common Exam requests due to Associate Deans

Drop without a W, last date:*  Sept 12

Add by Class Prmssn last date:*  Nov 10

Drop a class, last day:* Nov 10

Mid Term Evaluation Rosters: 

Fall Break:  Oct 27 - 28

Thanksgiving Holiday break: Nov 24 & 25

Grades Due: 3 business days after the scheduled official class end date.

Final Grade Rosters available:*  Dec 2

Final exams:* Dec 12 - 16

Grades Due:* Dec 21 by 11:59 PM

Holiday break: Dec 22 - 26 & 30 - Jan 2 ________________________________________

Spring 2023 semester - 15 week classes*    (Jan 11 - May 5) updated 8/30/22

 FERPA support for faculty

Advising for spring begins: Oct 10

Registration by Appointment: Nov 7 - 18

Spring Tuition & Fees viewable to students: TBD

Financial Aid disbursement MED TBD, UGRD & GRAD  TBD, and PHAR  TBD

Open enrollment: Nov 21 - Jan 10, 2023

Last Day for Wait List:*  Jan 10 @ 11:59 pm

Classes meet:* Jan 11 - Apr 28, 2023

Drop without a W, last date:*  Jan 25

Jan 25 Common Exam requests due to Associate Deans

Add by Class Prmssn, last date:*  Mar 29 

Drop a class, last day:* Mar 29

Spring break:  Mar 6 - 10. 2023

Mid Term Evaluation Rosters: 

Grades Due: 3 business days after the scheduled official class end date.

Grade Rosters Available:*  Apr 21

Final exams:* May 1 - 5

Commencement:  May  6

Grades Due:* May 10 by 11:59 PM

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* Regular 15 week session for scheduled classes and other sessions that align with its start/end dates

** Dates vary by Sessions (class length) consult the UMD Cancel/Add Deadlines  available on One Stop Student Services _______________________________________

Final Examinations

Final exams are scheduled only for fall and spring terms.  During the summer term, the "final" should be given the last day of class. 

Exam Scheduling: 

The class final exam will be scheduled on one of the class meeting days, in the same room, at about the same time with accommodation for things such as Common Exams (multiple classes and 1 exam), makeup exam times, etc.

What are Common Exams?  

Common exams are made available if a course has multiple classes (sections) and more then one class will meet at the same time to take the same exam. Ask your associate dean before the start of the term for this accommodation.   

2022-2023 Final Exam Information 

Summer 2023

Fall 2022 

Spring 2023

2023-2024 Final Exam Information 

Summer 2024

Fall 2023 

Spring 2024

Guidance :

Classroom Assistance FERPA       FACE COVERING

Facilities Management Help Guidance for online delivery Strategies for Encouraging Compliance 

11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Call 911 FERPA: talking points          

Academic Classroom Seating Charts for UMD  - as of August 23, 2021

Guides - Need to Know information for instructors & Faculty Academic Advisors

Class Roster Guide (pronouns, photos, FERPA): MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR
Students' Pronouns Faculty Advisors' Guide: MyU Advisor Center & APLUS
Learning Student Names in Canvas

Guides - Semester Start

Checklist: Start UMD Semester OTR
Class Permissions Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR
Class Roster Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR

Guides - Grading & Semester End

Final letter grades do not include an A+ or a D-  UMD Grading & Transcripts Policy

Canvas:  Student's Last Date of Participation How to Guide

Mid-Term Grading Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR
Grading Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR
Grade Change Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR
Incomplete Contract workflow guide toolkit DL OTR
ROTC Grading Guide: MyU Faculty Center UMD OTR

Guides - Reports from the MyU > Key Links > Reporting Center

MyU Reporting Center Process Guide | Registration Holds Report

Guide: Academic Policy

Incomplete Grade Guidance:

Q. Can a student take my class again next term without enrolling?  A:  No, not allowed per Board of Regents and in accordance with the UMN contract with the U.S. Department of Education and our ability to assist students in obtaining Federal Financial Aid. 

Q.  How much of my class does the student have to complete?  A: Up to the faculty's discretion,  but a significant portion of the class must be complete in order for an Incomplete contract to be considered.  

Students must be enrolled in their are receiving academic instruction:

UMD incomplete

Online contract:  Student link   Faculty How to Guide link   Student initiates, faculty receives and approves, rejects, or negotiates. Everyone wins - the student and faculty have email copies and the Office of the Registrar has access to an electronic version if it is ever needed for review.  

Guide: Articulation Agreements

All Institutional Agreements domestic or international must be reviewed and approved by the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs in order for it to be considered official.  

Dual Degree Programs and Liberal Education - UMD Policy effective November 1, 2018 (link) (PDF)

Process Map for Articulation Agreements (VMAP)

UMD's Transfer Agreement template 

UMD's  Institutional Agreements, domestic and international  (link)