Calendar & Deadlines

March 2009
11 Begin accepting enrollments for Freshmen Connection
  * You must first confirm spring 2010 admission to the University of Maryland and take the on-line Math Placement Exam to participate in this program.
25 Begin processing enrollments for Freshmen Connection
May 2009
14 Deadline for best consideration for enrollment in Freshmen Connection
June 2009
24 Freshmen Connection orientation session #1
July 2009
17 Freshmen Connection orientation session #2
August 2009
5 Freshmen Connection orientation session #3
7 Freshmen Connection Testudo opens—Students may drop/add courses
28 Freshmen Connection welcome session, mandatory, all students, 3 p.m., Reckord Armory
  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
31 Classes begin
  Late enrollment begins (late fee of $20.00 assessed)
  Schedule adjustment period begins
September 2009
7 University closed for Labor Day holiday
14 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*
21 Last day to withdraw from Freshmen Connection with a refund of 60% for tuition and mandatory fees minus the $150 non-refundable confirmation deposit*
28 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 2009
5 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 2009
9 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.
16 Last day to change your major during the fall semester.
26-27 University closed—Thanksgiving holiday
December 2009
  Early December: Advising and registration for spring semester with the college of major intent
11 Last day of classes
  Last day to withdraw from Freshmen Connection. There is no refund for tuition and mandatory fees.*
12-13 Final exams study days
14 Final exams start (Schedule for final exams posted in October 2009)
19 Final Exams End (Schedule for final exams posted in October 2009)

* Please note that if you choose to withdraw from Freshmen Connection, a withdrawal statement and effective date will be recorded on your final transcript.