Academic Calendar

2024 - Fall

All deadlines are at 12:00 midnight unless otherwise stated.
All dates and deadlines are subject to change.

 

August 1 Deadline for payment in full or enrollment in payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancelation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan. Add to calendar for Deadline for payment in full or enrollment in payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancelation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan. 2024-08-01 05:00:00Z 2024-08-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for payment in full or enrollment in payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancelation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan.
August 19 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2024-08-19 05:00:00Z 2024-08-20 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 21 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2024-08-21 05:00:00Z 2024-08-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 26 to October 18 Apply online via myState for December 2024 degree - $50 fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2024 degree - $50 fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. 2024-08-26 05:00:00Z 2024-10-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2024 degree - $50 fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.
August 27 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2024-08-27 05:00:00Z 2024-08-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 27 Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m 2024-08-27 05:00:00Z 2024-08-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m
August 28 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2024-08-28 05:00:00Z 2024-08-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m.
September 2 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2024-09-02 05:00:00Z 2024-09-03 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 19 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30th calendar day) Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30th calendar day) 2024-09-19 05:00:00Z 2024-09-20 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30th calendar day)
October 2 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2024-10-02 05:00:00Z 2024-10-03 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 10 to October 11 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2024-10-10 05:00:00Z 2024-10-12 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 14 Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m

Please note that the tuition charges will still apply.

Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m 2024-10-14 05:00:00Z 2024-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m

Please note that the tuition charges will still apply.

October 18 Last day to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee 2024-10-18 05:00:00Z 2024-10-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 19 to November 26 Late December 2024 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2024 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2024-10-19 05:00:00Z 2024-11-27 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2024 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
October 21 to November 1 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2024-10-21 05:00:00Z 2024-11-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
October 25 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2024-10-25 05:00:00Z 2024-10-26 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
November 4 to November 15 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2024-11-04 06:00:00Z 2024-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 15 Last day to withdraw from semester (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from semester (ten days of classes remaining) 2024-11-15 06:00:00Z 2024-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from semester (ten days of classes remaining)
November 19 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2024-11-19 06:00:00Z 2024-11-20 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 26 Deadline to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2024-11-26 06:00:00Z 2024-11-27 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2024 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 27 to November 29 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2024-11-27 06:00:00Z 2024-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
December 2 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2024-12-02 06:00:00Z 2024-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
December 3 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2024-12-03 06:00:00Z 2024-12-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
December 3 Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework Add to calendar for Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework 2024-12-03 06:00:00Z 2024-12-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
December 4 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)

*Updated due to adjusted exam schedule.

Last updated: August 5, 2024 - 12:29pm
Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2024-12-04 06:00:00Z 2024-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)

*Updated due to adjusted exam schedule.

December 5 Final examinations (December 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12) Last updated: August 5, 2024 - 12:31pm Add to calendar for Final examinations (December 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12) 2024-12-05 06:00:00Z 2024-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations (December 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12)
December 7 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2024-12-07 06:00:00Z 2024-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 12 Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) - 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall) Add to calendar for Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) - 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall) 2024-12-12 06:00:00Z 2024-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) - 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall)
December 12 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center 2024-12-12 06:00:00Z 2024-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center
December 13 Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

Academic Affairs
College of Architecture, Art & Design
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education
College of Professional & Continuing Studies

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum) 2024-12-13 06:00:00Z 2024-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

Academic Affairs
College of Architecture, Art & Design
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Education
College of Professional & Continuing Studies

December 13 Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

Bagley College of Engineering
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
College of Business
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum) 2024-12-13 06:00:00Z 2024-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

Bagley College of Engineering
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
College of Business
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine

December 13 Last day for December 2024 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2024 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2024-12-13 06:00:00Z 2024-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2024 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 16 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2024-12-16 06:00:00Z 2024-12-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 16 Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process Add to calendar for Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process 2024-12-16 06:00:00Z 2024-12-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process
December 17 Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness Add to calendar for Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness 2024-12-17 06:00:00Z 2024-12-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness
December 23 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2024-12-23 06:00:00Z 2025-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

*Drop – If you are choosing to drop one or more classes from a specific *term while still staying enrolled in at least one course. Dropping a course will result in a grade of “W” and tuition plus additional fees will be charged.

*Withdrawal – If you are enrolled in a course/courses as of the first day of the *term and you decide not to attend, you are withdrawing from the term. A withdrawal will result in a grade of “W” and a percentage, if not all, tuition will
be owed depending on the effective withdrawal date.

*Term – Please be aware there are several parts of term for the summer. Maymester, 1st 5-weeks, 2nd 5-weeks, and the 10-week term are each considered individual terms.