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title: Your Guide to Acing the End of the Academic Year
date: 2025-05-09T05:30:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# Your Guide to Acing the End of the Academic Year

*May 9, 2025* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> It’s the Finals Countdown. Here’s Info on Study Resources, Relaxation Options and Wrapping Up

*Hugsand High Fives MT 05082025 SC 6162 1920x1080 — Prastavna “Prassu” Mehta '91, mom of a freshman, gives passing students a hand on Hornbake Plaza on Thursday at Terp Family Hugs & High Fives. At the event, coordinated by the Office of Family Engagement, Dean of Students Office, and Terp parents and families, students could pick up snacks and words of encouragement as they head into finals.*

Don’t worry. This is not another assignment you have to read.

We know the next two weeks are coming at you faster than an Amtrak train back to Jersey. Classes are ending. Deadlines are piling up. Final exams are looming.

Maryland Today offers this quick primer on where to study without distractions, how to get last-minute academic support, opportunities to decompress and—hooray—exit plans from campus after you’re all done.

Yes, it’s time to hunker down. But you’re *this close* to the best pick-me-up: finishing strong.


*student wearing red Terps shirt raises arms, with books, A-graded paper and a Maryland sweatshirt around her*



## Studying


*student studying at desk*



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## Taking Care of Yourself


*student floating in peace*



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## Getting Out and Going Home


*student with box of belongings*



**Sidebar note:**

Find additional prep guidance on the Division of Student Affairs' [E](https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/student-experience/end-semester-resources)[nd-of-Year Resources](https://studentaffairs.umd.edu/student-experience/end-semester-resources) page, including extended dining hall hours and reminders on where to find your exam schedule.





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