2008-2009 Calendar
July 2008
| JUL 04 FRI |
University holiday; University offices closed |
| JUL 11 FRI |
Summer Session I ends |
| JUL 14 MON |
Summer Session II begins |
August 2008
| AUG 22 FRI |
Summer Session II ends |
| AUG 28-01 TH-MO |
New Resident Orientation, visit www.resnet.umd.edu/nro for complete schedule |
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AUG 28 THU |
Living and Learning Program Residence Hall check-in, 8am |
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| RA Meet and Greet, individual halls, 3:30pm | |
| New Resident Orientation Meal Plans begin, 4pm | |
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AUG 29 FRI |
New Student Residence Hall check-in, 8am |
| College Park Scholars Service Day, meet at Cole Field House, 9am | |
| RA Meet and Greet, individual halls, 3:30pm | |
| New Student Welcome, Cole Field House, 5pm | |
| Playfair, McKeldin Mall, 6:30-8:30pm | |
| RHA Dance Party, Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom, 9pm-midnight | |
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AUG 30 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. Delaware, Byrd Stadium, 3:45pm |
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AUG 31 SUN |
Returning Student Residence Hall check-in 8am |
| Fall Semester Meal Plans begin, 11am |
September 2008 | back to top
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SEP 01 MON |
University holiday; University offices closed |
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| Last day to cancel Fall Semester registration or without late registration fee | |
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SEP 02 TUE |
Fall Semester classes begin |
| Late registration with late registration fee begins | |
| Waitlist/Holdfile mandatory check-in begins, check in daily to remain on list | |
| Math Success Program opens, Easton Hall Rec Room, 6pm | |
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SEP 09 TUE |
Study Abroad Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-4pm |
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SEP 10 WED |
Internship and Part-Time Job Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-3pm |
| RHA Open House, Cambridge Community Center, 6pm | |
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SEP 13 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. California, Byrd Stadium, noon |
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SEP 14 SUN |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $950 |
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SEP 15 MON |
Last day of schedule adjustment |
| LAS Workshop: Work Smarter, not Harder, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm | |
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SEP 16-17 TU-WE |
RHA Hall/Area Council Elections online |
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SEP 17-18 WE-TH |
First Look Fair, McKeldin Mall, 10am-3pm |
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SEP 20 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. Eastern Michigan, Byrd Stadium |
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SEP 22 MON |
Graduate and Professional School Fair, Graduate Schools Day, George Washington University, 3-7:30pm, www.CareerCenter.umd.edu |
| LAS Workshop: Preparing for the Math Placement Test, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm | |
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SEP 23 TUE |
Graduate and Professional School Fair, Law Schools Day, George Washington University, 3-7:30pm, www.CareerCenter.umd.edu |
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SEP 26 FRI |
27th Annual All-Niter, Stamp Student Union, 7pm-? |
October 2008 | back to top
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OCT 01 WED |
Turtle Camp First Year Leadership Experience begins, www.union.umd.edu/turtlecamp/ |
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OCT 02 THU |
Terrapin Leadership Institute begins, www.union.umd.edu/turtlecamp/ |
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OCT 04 SAT |
RHA Leadership Training Conference, Cambridge Community Center, 1-7pm |
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OCT 06 WED |
LAS Workshop: Top Ten Tips for Academic Success, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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OCT 07 SAT |
HighRiser Training, Cambridge Community Center, 7:30-9:30pm |
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OCT 10-12 FR-SU |
Family Weekend |
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OCT 12 SUN |
Overnight Stay Program, Cambridge Community Center, women meet at 6pm, men meet at 7pm |
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OCT 13 MON |
Visit Maryland Day |
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| Women's Leadership Retreat, http://www.union.umd.edu/leadership/peer.shtml | |
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OCT 15-17 WE-FR |
Fall Career Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-3pm |
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OCT 18 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. Wake Forest, Byrd Stadium |
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OCT 20-26 MO-SU |
Homecoming Week |
| Community Week | |
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OCT 20 MON |
LAS Workshop: Getting Ready for Midterms, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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OCT 21 TUE |
RHA Town Hall Forum, Stamp Student Union Benjamin Banneker Room, 7pm |
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OCT 23 THU |
Homecoming Pep Rally and SEE Annual Comedy Show, Cole Field House |
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OCT 24 FRI |
Homecoming Parade, 4-5pm |
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OCT 25 SAT |
Homecoming Tailgate, 3 hours before kick-off |
| Terps Football: Terps vs. NC State (Homecoming), Byrd Stadium | |
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OCT 31 FRI |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $550 |
November 2008 | back to top
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NOV 02 SUN |
Daylight Saving Time ends, 2am |
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NOV 03 MON |
South Campus temporary housing sign-up for Thanksgiving holidays begins, 0200 Calvert Hall, 9am |
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NOV 04 TUE |
Election Day |
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NOV 06 THU |
Bioscience Internship and Career Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-2pm |
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| Overnight Stay Program, Cambridge Community Center, women meet at 6pm, men meet at 7pm | |
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NOV 07 FRI |
Visit Maryland Day |
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NOV 08-09 SA-SU |
Maryland Leadership Conference, http://www.thestamp.umd.edu/MLC/ |
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NOV 10 MON |
Last day to drop with a 'W' |
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NOV 12 WED |
Green Industry Career Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-4pm |
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NOV 14 FRI |
Winter Job Fair, University Career Center, 10am-2pm |
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NOV 15 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. UNC, Byrd Stadium |
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NOV 21 FRI | Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $350 |
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NOV 22 SAT |
Terps Football: Terps vs. Florida State, Byrd Stadium |
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NOV 25 TUE |
Math Success Program closes, 9pm |
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NOV 26 WED |
North Campus Residence Halls close, 7pm; South Campus service desks close, 7pm |
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NOV 27 THU |
University holiday; University offices close |
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NOV 28 FRI |
University holiday; University offices close |
| South Campus service desks begin limited hours, 11am-4pm | |
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NOV 30 SUN |
South Campus service desks resume 24-hour operations, 9am |
| North Campus Residence Halls open, 10am |
December 2008 | back to top
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DEC 01 MON |
University offices open |
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| South Campus temporary housing sign-up for Winter Break begins, 0200 Calvert Hall, 9am | |
| LAS Workshop: Reducing Exam Anxiety, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm | |
| Math Success Program opens, Easton Hall Rec Room, 6pm | |
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DEC 08 MON |
LAS Workshop: Save Your Semester, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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DEC 11 THU |
Math Success Program closes, 9pm |
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DEC 12 FRI |
Fall Semester classes end |
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DEC 13 SAT |
University Study Day |
| Free Finals Massages, McKeldin Library, 2-5pm | |
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DEC 14 SUN |
Stress Free Zone, Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom Lounge, 5-8pm |
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DEC 15-20 MO-SA |
Finals Week |
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DEC 20 SAT |
Main Winter Commencement |
| Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $0 | |
| Residence Halls close, 10pm | |
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DEC 21 SUN |
College Commencement Ceremonies |
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DEC 22 MON |
South Campus service desks close, 7pm |
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DEC 23 TUE | South Campus service desks begin limited hours, 11am-4pm |
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DEC 25 THU |
University offices close |
| South Campus service desks closed | |
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DEC 26 FRI |
South Campus service desks begin limited hours, 11am-4pm |
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DEC 28 SUN |
University offices close |
January 2009 | back to top
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JAN 01 THU |
South Campus service desks closed |
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JAN 02 FRI |
South Campus service desks begin limited hours, 11am-4pm |
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JAN 03 SAT |
University offices open |
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JAN 05 MON |
Winter Term classes begin |
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JAN 19 MON |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; University holiday; University offices closed |
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JAN 22 THU |
South Campus service desks resume 24-hour operations, 9am |
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JAN 23 FRI |
Winter Term classes end |
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| Last day to cancel Spring Semester registration or without late registration fee | |
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JAN 24 SAT |
Residence Halls open, 10am |
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JAN 25 SUN |
Meal Plans begin, 4pm |
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JAN 26 MON |
Spring Semester classes begin |
| Late registration with late registration fee begins | |
| Waitlist/Holdfile mandatory check-in begins, check in daily to remain on list | |
| Math Success Program opens, Easton Hall Rec Room, 6pm |
February 2009 | back to top
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FEB 02 MON |
Recyclemania begins |
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| LAS Workshop: Getting Organized, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm | |
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FEB 05 THU |
Stampfest, Stamp Student Union, 9pm-midnight |
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FEB 06 FRI |
Last day of schedule adjustment |
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FEB 11 WED |
2nd Annual Preparing for Employment in an Inclusive Workplace Conference, Stamp Student Union Colony Ballroom, 4-7pm, www.CareerCenter.umd.edu |
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FEB 13 FRI |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $950 |
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FEB 16 MON |
LAS Workshop: Preparing for the Math Placement Test, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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FEB 18-20 WE-FR |
Spring Career Fair, Stamp Student Union, 10am-3pm |
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FEB 19 THU |
Student Organization Reception and Employer Networking Fair, Stamp Student Union Colony Ballroom, 4-7pm |
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FEB 23 MON |
LAS Workshop: Time Management, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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FEB 26 THU |
Maryland Metropolitan Education Expo, Stamp Student Union, 9am-2:30pm |
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FEB 27 FRI |
South Campus temporary housing sign-up for Spring Break begins, 0200 Calvert Hall, 9am |
March 2009 | back to top
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MAR 02 MON |
LAS Workshop: Getting Ready for Midterms, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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MAR 06 FRI |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $750 |
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MAR 08 SUN |
Daylight Saving Time begins, 2am |
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MAR 12 THU |
Math Success Program closes, 9pm |
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MAR 13 FRI |
North Campus Residence Halls close, 7pm |
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| South Campus service desks close, 7pm | |
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MAR 14 SAT |
South Campus service desks begin limited hours, 11am-4pm |
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MAR 16-20 MO-FR |
Spring Break; University offices close |
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MAR 18 WED |
University offices open |
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MAR 22 SUN |
South Campus service desks resume 24-hour operations, 9am |
| North Campus Residence Halls open, 10am | |
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MAR 23 MON |
Math Success Program opens, Easton Hall Rec Room, 6pm |
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MAR 27 FRI |
Deadline to submit 2009-2010 Housing Agreements, midnight |
April 2009 | back to top
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APR 03 FRI |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $550 |
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APR 10 FRI |
Recyclemania ends |
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| Last day to drop with a 'W' | |
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APR 12-18 SU-SA |
National Student Employment Week |
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APR 24 FRI |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $350 |
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APR 25 SAT |
Maryland Day, 10am-4pm |
May 2009 | back to top
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MAY 04 MON |
LAS Workshop: Save Your Semester, 2201 Shoemaker Building, 4-5pm |
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MAY 12 TUE |
Spring Semester classes end |
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MAY 13 WED |
University Study Day |
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| Math Success Program closes, 9pm | |
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MAY 14-20 TH-WE |
Finals Week |
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MAY 20 WED |
Meal Plan focus date, maximum balance $0 |
| Residence Halls close, 10pm | |
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MAY 21 THU |
Senior Day |
| Main Spring Commencement | |
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MAY 22 FRI |
College Commencement Ceremonies |
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MAY 25 MON |
Memorial Day; University offices closed |
June 2009 | back to top
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JUN 01 MON |
Summer Session I begins |
July 2009 | back to top
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JUL 03 FRI |
University holiday; University offices closed |
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JUL 10 FRI |
Summer Session I ends |
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JUL 13 MON |
Summer Session II begins |
August 2009 | back to top
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AUG 21 FRI |
Summer Session II ends |
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AUG 31 MON |
Fall Semester classes begin |
