Program Deadlines
Summer 2027, Fall 2027, & Full-Year 2027-2028
Exchange programs listed below have alternative deadlines for admission and commitment are not on a rolling basis for admissions. Please see the program specific brochure page for details regarding specific dates.
Key Deadlines |
Date |
Important Considerations |
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Applications Open |
All program applications, with the below exception, open Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 Terrapin Take Off program applications open Monday, February 1st, 2027 |
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Last Day to Apply |
Two dates for most programs:
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Last Day to be Notified of Program Acceptance or UMD Approval |
Two dates for most programs:
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Notification of EA Scholarship Allocations |
Two dates for most programs:
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Some applicants might receive scholarship award notifications before this date. See the scholarship deadlines page for rolling decisions information and dates. |
Last day to commit to your program |
Two dates for most programs:
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Many programs' last day to commit are earlier than the dates listed here. Please see your specific program page for program-specific dates. |
Last day to submit late-fee eligible post-decision materials |
TBA |
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Program Fee charged to student account |
TBA |
Notifications will be sent out with specific dates from Education Abroad to participants in advance of charges. |
Program Fee payment due date |
TBA |
Winter, Spring, & Spring Break 2027
Exchange programs listed below have alternative deadlines for admission and commitment are not on a rolling basis for admissions. Please see the program specific brochure page for details regarding specific dates.
Key Deadlines |
Date |
Important Considerations |
|---|---|---|
Applications Open |
All Semester Programs: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 All Maryland-Led Programs (Winter & Spring Break): Friday, May 1st, 2026 |
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Last Day to Apply |
Two dates for most programs:
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Last Day to be Notified of Program Acceptance or UMD Approval |
Two dates for most programs:
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Notification of EA Scholarship Allocations |
Two dates for most programs:
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Some applicants might receive scholarship award notifications before this date. See the scholarship deadlines page for rolling decisions information and dates. |
Last day to commit to your program |
Two dates for most programs:
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Many programs' last day to commit are earlier than the dates listed here. Please see your specific program page for program-specific dates. |
Last day to submit late-fee eligible post-decision materials |
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026 |
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Program Fee charged to student account |
Winter Programs: Mid-late November Spring Break and Spring Semester Programs: Early/Late December |
Notifications will be sent out with specific dates from Education Abroad to participants in advance of charges. |
Program Fee payment due date |
Winter Programs: Sunday, December 20th, 2026 Spring Break and Spring Semester Programs: Wednesday, January 20th, 2027 |
*Programs may have rolling admissions or early deadlines for admission and commitment. Please see the program specific brochure page for details regarding special dates.
^ If you miss the EA application deadline but would still like to participate on an affiliate or an other approved program, you may consider the retroactive process.