Summer 2026
Schedule of Classes Published: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Advanced Registration Begins: Monday, March 2, 2026
Summer Session I: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks)
Summer Session II: Monday, July 6, 2025 (4 and 6 weeks)
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: See Summer Academic Calendar
*Summer Session courses may be 4, 6, 8, or 12 weeks.
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Fall 2026
Schedule of Classes Published: Monday, March 23, 2026
Advance Registration Begins: Monday, March 30, 2026
Registration for Newly Admitted students Begins: Monday, June 1, 2026
Non-Degree Registration Begins: Monday, August 17, 2026
Semester Dates: August 24, 2026 – December 9, 2026
Last Day to Add/Drop a Class: Friday, September 4, 2026
Final Exams: December 11 – December 17, 2026
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Sample Part-time Plan
Assumes that SYST 669 Math and MATLAB is taken during the Winter term in the first year (if needed).
Fall – Year 1
- SYST 661: Systems Architecture & Design
- SYST 662: System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
Spring – Year 1
- SYST 661: Systems Architecture & Design
- SYST 662: System Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
Fall – Year 2
- SYST 663: Systems Implementation and Test
- SYST 672: Decision and Risk Analysis
Spring – Year 2
- Elective
- Elective
Fall – Year 3
- SYST 670: System Engineering Project
- Elective
At a Glance
Delivery

Hybrid

Online
Locations Offered
- UMBC Campus (Catonsville)
Average Completion Time
- 3 years (Master’s part-time)
- 1 year (Certificate part-time)
Credit Hours
- 30 (Master’s)
- 12 (Certificate)
Tuition & Fees
- MD & Regional Resident: $1,008 per credit
- Non-Resident: $1,595 per credit
Start Date
- Spring/Fall
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