Academic Calendar

2016 - Fall

All deadlines are at 12:00 midnight unless otherwise stated.

All dates and deadlines are subject to change.

August 12 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2016-08-12 05:00:00Z 2016-08-13 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 16 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2016-08-16 05:00:00Z 2016-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 16 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2016-08-16 05:00:00Z 2016-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 22 to October 14 Apply online via myState for December 2016 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2016 degree - $50 fee 2016-08-22 05:00:00Z 2016-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2016 degree - $50 fee
August 22 Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2016-08-22 05:00:00Z 2016-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 23 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. 2016-08-23 05:00:00Z 2016-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m.
August 23 Last day to request undergrad academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m Add to calendar for Last day to request undergrad academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m 2016-08-23 05:00:00Z 2016-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergrad academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m
September 5 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2016-09-05 05:00:00Z 2016-09-06 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 14 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. 2016-09-14 05:00:00Z 2016-09-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
September 27 First progress grade reporting deadline Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline 2016-09-27 05:00:00Z 2016-09-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline
October 5 Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a "W" grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a "W" grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m 2016-10-05 05:00:00Z 2016-10-06 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a "W" grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m
October 13 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2016-10-13 05:00:00Z 2016-10-14 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 14 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2016-10-14 05:00:00Z 2016-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 14 Last day to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee 2016-10-14 05:00:00Z 2016-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 15 to November 30 Late December 2016 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2016 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2016-10-15 05:00:00Z 2016-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2016 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
October 17 to October 28 Faculty advising for pre-registration Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration 2016-10-17 05:00:00Z 2016-10-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration
October 21 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2016-10-21 05:00:00Z 2016-10-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 31 to November 11 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2016-10-31 05:00:00Z 2016-11-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 11 Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) 2016-11-11 06:00:00Z 2016-11-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining)
November 11 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2016-11-11 06:00:00Z 2016-11-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 23 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2016-11-23 06:00:00Z 2016-11-24 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 24 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2016-11-24 06:00:00Z 2016-11-25 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 25 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2016-11-25 06:00:00Z 2016-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 28 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2016-11-28 06:00:00Z 2016-11-29 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
November 30 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2016-11-30 06:00:00Z 2016-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
November 30 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 2016-11-30 06:00:00Z 2016-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
November 30 Deadline to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2016-11-30 06:00:00Z 2016-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2016 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
December 1 Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2016-12-01 06:00:00Z 2016-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 2 Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2016-12-02 06:00:00Z 2016-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 3 Make-up days (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up days (if needed) 2016-12-03 06:00:00Z 2016-12-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up days (if needed)
December 5 to December 9 Final examinations Add to calendar for Final examinations 2016-12-05 06:00:00Z 2016-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
December 9 Last day for December 2016 degree applicants to pay account balance Add to calendar for Last day for December 2016 degree applicants to pay account balance 2016-12-09 06:00:00Z 2016-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2016 degree applicants to pay account balance
December 9 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center 2016-12-09 06:00:00Z 2016-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center
December 9 Starkville Campus Commencement 7:00 p.m. – All Colleges

***Processional (students begin marching) begins at 6:30 p.m.

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement 7:00 p.m. – All Colleges 2016-12-09 06:00:00Z 2016-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement 7:00 p.m. – All Colleges

***Processional (students begin marching) begins at 6:30 p.m.

December 10 Make-up days (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up days (if needed) 2016-12-10 06:00:00Z 2016-12-11 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up days (if needed)
December 12 Final Grades Due 12:00 noon Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 12:00 noon 2016-12-12 06:00:00Z 2016-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 12:00 noon
December 21 to December 30 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2016-12-21 06:00:00Z 2016-12-31 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2017 - Fall

All deadlines are at 12:00 midnight unless otherwise stated.

All dates and deadlines are subject to change.

August 11 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2017-08-11 05:00:00Z 2017-08-12 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 16 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2017-08-16 05:00:00Z 2017-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 17 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2017-08-17 05:00:00Z 2017-08-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 22 to October 13 Apply online via myState for December 2017 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2017 degree - $50 fee 2017-08-22 05:00:00Z 2017-10-14 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2017 degree - $50 fee
August 22 Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2017-08-22 05:00:00Z 2017-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 23 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. 2017-08-23 05:00:00Z 2017-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m.
August 23 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. 2017-08-23 05:00:00Z 2017-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m.
September 4 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2017-09-04 05:00:00Z 2017-09-05 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 14 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. 2017-09-14 05:00:00Z 2017-09-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
September 27 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2017-09-27 05:00:00Z 2017-09-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 5 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2017-10-05 05:00:00Z 2017-10-06 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 6 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2017-10-06 05:00:00Z 2017-10-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 9 Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2017-10-09 05:00:00Z 2017-10-10 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester & Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m.
October 13 Last day to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee 2017-10-13 05:00:00Z 2017-10-14 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 14 to November 29 Late December 2017 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2017 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2017-10-14 05:00:00Z 2017-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2017 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
October 15 Mid-point of semester Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester 2017-10-15 05:00:00Z 2017-10-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester
October 16 to October 27 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2017-10-16 05:00:00Z 2017-10-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
October 20 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2017-10-20 05:00:00Z 2017-10-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 30 to November 10 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2017-10-30 05:00:00Z 2017-11-11 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 10 Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) 2017-11-10 06:00:00Z 2017-11-11 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining)
November 10 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2017-11-10 06:00:00Z 2017-11-11 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 22 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2017-11-22 06:00:00Z 2017-11-23 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 23 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2017-11-23 06:00:00Z 2017-11-24 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 24 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2017-11-24 06:00:00Z 2017-11-25 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 27 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2017-11-27 06:00:00Z 2017-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
November 29 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2017-11-29 06:00:00Z 2017-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
November 29 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 2017-11-29 06:00:00Z 2017-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
November 29 Deadline to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2017-11-29 06:00:00Z 2017-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2017 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 30 Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2017-11-30 06:00:00Z 2017-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Days (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 1 to December 7 Final examinations Add to calendar for Final examinations 2017-12-01 06:00:00Z 2017-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
December 2 Make-up days (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up days (if needed) 2017-12-02 06:00:00Z 2017-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up days (if needed)
December 7 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – College Park Campus Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – College Park Campus 2017-12-07 06:00:00Z 2017-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – College Park Campus
December 8 Last day for December 2017 degree applicants to pay account balance Add to calendar for Last day for December 2017 degree applicants to pay account balance 2017-12-08 06:00:00Z 2017-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2017 degree applicants to pay account balance
December 8 Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m.

(Students march in at 9:00 a.m.)

College of Architecture, Art & Design

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Education

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. 2017-12-08 06:00:00Z 2017-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m.

(Students march in at 9:00 a.m.)

College of Architecture, Art & Design

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Education

December 8 Starkville Campus Commencement - 4:00 p.m.

(Students march in at 3:30 p.m.)

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences & School of Human Sciences

College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy

Bagley College of Engineering & Swalm School of Chemical Engineering

College of Forest Resources

College of Veterinary Medicine ( Masters & PhDs)

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 4:00 p.m. 2017-12-08 06:00:00Z 2017-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 4:00 p.m.

(Students march in at 3:30 p.m.)

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences & School of Human Sciences

College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy

Bagley College of Engineering & Swalm School of Chemical Engineering

College of Forest Resources

College of Veterinary Medicine ( Masters & PhDs)

December 9 Make-up days (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up days (if needed) 2017-12-09 06:00:00Z 2017-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up days (if needed)
December 11 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m 2017-12-11 06:00:00Z 2017-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m
December 21 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2017-12-21 06:00:00Z 2018-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2018 - 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 cancellation 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 cancellation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan. 2018-08-01 05:00:00Z 2018-08-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for payment in full or enrollment in payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancellation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan.
August 17 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2018-08-17 05:00:00Z 2018-08-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 22 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2018-08-22 05:00:00Z 2018-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 27 to October 19 Apply online via myState for December 2018 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2018 degree - $50 fee 2018-08-27 05:00:00Z 2018-10-20 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2018 degree - $50 fee
August 28 Fall Convocation Last updated: March 26, 2018 - 10:41am Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2018-08-28 05:00:00Z 2018-08-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 28 Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2018-08-28 05:00:00Z 2018-08-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 29 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. 2018-08-29 05:00:00Z 2018-08-30 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m.
August 29 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. 2018-08-29 05:00:00Z 2018-08-30 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m.
September 3 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2018-09-03 05:00:00Z 2018-09-04 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 20 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. 2018-09-20 05:00:00Z 2018-09-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
October 3 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2018-10-03 05:00:00Z 2018-10-04 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 11 to October 12 Fall Break – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled 2018-10-11 05:00:00Z 2018-10-13 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled
October 15 to October 26 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2018-10-15 05:00:00Z 2018-10-27 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
October 15 Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m 2018-10-15 05:00:00Z 2018-10-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m
October 19 Last day to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee 2018-10-19 05:00:00Z 2018-10-20 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 20 to December 5 Late December 2018 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2018 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2018-10-20 05:00:00Z 2018-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2018 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
October 26 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2018-10-26 05:00:00Z 2018-10-27 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 29 to November 9 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2018-10-29 05:00:00Z 2018-11-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 16 Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) 2018-11-16 06:00:00Z 2018-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining)
November 16 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2018-11-16 06:00:00Z 2018-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 21 to November 23 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2018-11-21 06:00:00Z 2018-11-24 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 26 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2018-11-26 06:00:00Z 2018-11-27 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
December 5 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 2018-12-05 06:00:00Z 2018-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
December 5 Deadline to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2018-12-05 06:00:00Z 2018-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2018 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
December 5 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2018-12-05 06:00:00Z 2018-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
December 6 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2018-12-06 06:00:00Z 2018-12-07 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 7 to December 13 Final examinations Add to calendar for Final examinations 2018-12-07 06:00:00Z 2018-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
December 8 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2018-12-08 06:00:00Z 2018-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 13 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center 2018-12-13 06:00:00Z 2018-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center
December 14 Last day for December 2018 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2018 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2018-12-14 06:00:00Z 2018-12-15 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2018 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 14 Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Graduates march at 9:00 a.m.)

College of Architecture, Art and Design
    College of Arts and Sciences
    College of Education
    University Studies

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Graduates march at 9:00 a.m.) 2018-12-14 06:00:00Z 2018-12-15 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Graduates march at 9:00 a.m.)

College of Architecture, Art and Design
    College of Arts and Sciences
    College of Education
    University Studies

December 14 Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Graduates march at 3:00 p.m.)

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences & School of Human Sciences
College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy
Bagley College of Engineering & Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine (Masters & PhDs)

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Graduates march at 3:00 p.m.) 2018-12-14 06:00:00Z 2018-12-15 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Graduates march at 3:00 p.m.)

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences & School of Human Sciences
College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy
Bagley College of Engineering & Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine (Masters & PhDs)

December 17 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2018-12-17 06:00:00Z 2018-12-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 21 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2018-12-21 06:00:00Z 2019-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2019 - 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. 2019-08-01 05:00:00Z 2019-08-02 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 16 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2019-08-16 05:00:00Z 2019-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 21 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2019-08-21 05:00:00Z 2019-08-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 22 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2019-08-22 05:00:00Z 2019-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 26 to October 18 Apply online via myState for December 2019 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2019 degree - $50 fee 2019-08-26 05:00:00Z 2019-10-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2019 degree - $50 fee
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. 2019-08-27 05:00:00Z 2019-08-28 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) 8:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. 2019-08-28 05:00:00Z 2019-08-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m.
August 28 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. 2019-08-28 05:00:00Z 2019-08-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m.
September 2 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2019-09-02 05:00:00Z 2019-09-03 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. Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. 2019-09-19 05:00:00Z 2019-09-20 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
October 2 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2019-10-02 05:00:00Z 2019-10-03 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) 2019-10-10 05:00:00Z 2019-10-12 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. Add to calendar for Last day to drop* a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2019-10-14 05:00:00Z 2019-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop* a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m.
October 14 Mid-point of semester Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester 2019-10-14 05:00:00Z 2019-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester
October 18 Last day to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee 2019-10-18 05:00:00Z 2019-10-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 19 to December 4 Late December 2019 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2019 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2019-10-19 05:00:00Z 2019-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2019 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) 2019-10-21 05:00:00Z 2019-11-02 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) 2019-10-25 05:00:00Z 2019-10-26 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 2019-11-04 06:00:00Z 2019-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 15 Last day to withdraw* from University (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw* from University (ten days of classes remaining) 2019-11-15 06:00:00Z 2019-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw* from University (ten days of classes remaining)
November 15 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2019-11-15 06:00:00Z 2019-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 27 to November 29 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2019-11-27 06:00:00Z 2019-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
December 2 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2019-12-02 06:00:00Z 2019-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
December 4 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 2019-12-04 06:00:00Z 2019-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
December 4 Deadline to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2019-12-04 06:00:00Z 2019-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2019 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
December 4 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2019-12-04 06:00:00Z 2019-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
December 5 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2019-12-05 06:00:00Z 2019-12-06 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 6 Final examinations Add to calendar for Final examinations 2019-12-06 06:00:00Z 2019-12-07 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
December 7 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2019-12-07 06:00:00Z 2019-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 9 to December 12 Final examinations Add to calendar for Final examinations 2019-12-09 06:00:00Z 2019-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
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 2019-12-12 06:00:00Z 2019-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center
December 13 Last day for December 2019 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2019 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2019-12-13 06:00:00Z 2019-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2019 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 13 Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Processional at 9:00 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Architecture, Art and Design

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

University Studies (C2C)

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Processional at 9:00 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2019-12-13 06:00:00Z 2019-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Processional at 9:00 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Architecture, Art and Design

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

University Studies (C2C)

December 13 Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Processional at 3:00 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 

College of Business 

Bagley College of Engineering 

College of Forest Resources

College of Veterinary Medicine (Masters & PhDs)

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Processional at 3:00 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2019-12-13 06:00:00Z 2019-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Processional at 3:00 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 

College of Business 

Bagley College of Engineering 

College of Forest Resources

College of Veterinary Medicine (Masters & PhDs)

December 16 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2019-12-16 06:00:00Z 2019-12-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 23 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2019-12-23 06:00:00Z 2020-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2020 - 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. 2020-08-01 05:00:00Z 2020-08-02 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 14 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 8:57am Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2020-08-14 05:00:00Z 2020-08-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 17 Classes begin Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 8:53am Add to calendar for Classes begin 2020-08-17 05:00:00Z 2020-08-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 21 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. 2020-08-21 05:00:00Z 2020-08-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m.
August 24 to October 23 Apply online via myState for December 2020 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2020 degree - $50 fee 2020-08-24 05:00:00Z 2020-10-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2020 degree - $50 fee
August 24 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 8:57am Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m. 2020-08-24 05:00:00Z 2020-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 8:00 a.m.
August 24 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. 2020-08-24 05:00:00Z 2020-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m.
August 27 Fall Convocation *CANCELED*

The fall 2020 convocation has been canceled.

Last updated: August 1, 2020 - 4:45pm
Add to calendar for Fall Convocation *CANCELED* 2020-08-27 05:00:00Z 2020-08-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation *CANCELED*

The fall 2020 convocation has been canceled.

September 7 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2020-09-07 05:00:00Z 2020-09-08 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 15 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. 2020-09-15 05:00:00Z 2020-09-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
September 28 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2020-09-28 05:00:00Z 2020-09-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 6 Mid-point of semester Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester 2020-10-06 05:00:00Z 2020-10-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester
October 6 Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:00am Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2020-10-06 05:00:00Z 2020-10-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m.
October 19 to October 30 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:02am Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2020-10-19 05:00:00Z 2020-10-31 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
October 23 Last day to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee 2020-10-23 05:00:00Z 2020-10-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 23 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2020-10-23 05:00:00Z 2020-10-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 24 to November 16 Late December 2020 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2020 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2020-10-24 05:00:00Z 2020-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2020 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 2 to November 13 Pre-registration period for spring semester Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:04am Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2020-11-02 06:00:00Z 2020-11-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 3 Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:05am Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining) 2020-11-03 06:00:00Z 2020-11-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining)
November 3 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2020-11-03 06:00:00Z 2020-11-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 16 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 2020-11-16 06:00:00Z 2020-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
November 16 Deadline to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:07am Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2020-11-16 06:00:00Z 2020-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2020 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 16 Classes end Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:08am Add to calendar for Classes end 2020-11-16 06:00:00Z 2020-11-17 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
November 17 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2020-11-17 06:00:00Z 2020-11-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
November 18 to November 20 Final examinations Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:14am Add to calendar for Final examinations 2020-11-18 06:00:00Z 2020-11-21 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
November 21 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2020-11-21 06:00:00Z 2020-11-22 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
November 23 to November 24 Final examinations Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:14am Add to calendar for Final examinations 2020-11-23 06:00:00Z 2020-11-25 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations
November 25 Last day for December 2020 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2020 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 2020-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2020 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
November 25 Starkville Campus Commencement - 8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Arts & Sciences

Last updated: October 21, 2020 - 5:47pm
Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 2020-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 8:00 a.m. (Doors open at 7 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Arts & Sciences

November 25 Starkville Campus Commencement - 11:00 a.m. (Doors open at 10 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Education
College of Architecture, Art & Design
University Studies (C2C)

Last updated: October 21, 2020 - 5:41pm
Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 11:00 a.m. (Doors open at 10 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 2020-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 11:00 a.m. (Doors open at 10 a.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Education
College of Architecture, Art & Design
University Studies (C2C)

November 25 Starkville Campus Commencement - 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Business
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Last updated: October 21, 2020 - 5:43pm
Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 2020-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

College of Business
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

November 25 Starkville Campus Commencement - 5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

Bagley College of Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine (Bachelors, Masters, PhDs)

Last updated: October 21, 2020 - 5:45pm
Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement - 5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum 2020-11-25 06:00:00Z 2020-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement - 5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.) - Humphrey Coliseum

Bagley College of Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine (Bachelors, Masters, PhDs)

November 26 to November 27 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2020-11-26 06:00:00Z 2020-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
December 1 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Last updated: June 29, 2020 - 9:10am Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2020-12-01 06:00:00Z 2020-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 1 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) Last updated: September 30, 2020 - 11:06am Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) 2020-12-01 06:00:00Z 2020-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS)
December 23 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2020-12-23 06:00:00Z 2021-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2021 - 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 cancellation 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 cancellation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan. 2021-08-01 05:00:00Z 2021-08-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for payment in full or enrollment in payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancellation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan.
August 16 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2021-08-16 05:00:00Z 2021-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 18 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2021-08-18 05:00:00Z 2021-08-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 23 to October 15 Apply online via myState for December 2021 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2021 degree - $50 fee 2021-08-23 05:00:00Z 2021-10-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2021 degree - $50 fee
August 24 Fall Convocation *POSTPONED* Last updated: August 18, 2021 - 8:26am Add to calendar for Fall Convocation *POSTPONED* 2021-08-24 05:00:00Z 2021-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation *POSTPONED*
August 24 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. 2021-08-24 05:00:00Z 2021-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m.
August 25 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. 2021-08-25 05:00:00Z 2021-08-26 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 25 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m. 2021-08-25 05:00:00Z 2021-08-26 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness via myState 5:00 p.m.
September 6 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2021-09-06 05:00:00Z 2021-09-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 16 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework 2021-09-16 05:00:00Z 2021-09-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
September 29 First progress grades reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grades reporting deadline (30th class day) 2021-09-29 05:00:00Z 2021-09-30 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grades reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 6 Mid-point of semester Add to calendar for Mid-point of semester 2021-10-06 05:00:00Z 2021-10-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Mid-point of semester
October 7 to October 8 Fall Break - no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break - no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2021-10-07 05:00:00Z 2021-10-09 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break - no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 11 Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2021-10-11 05:00:00Z 2021-10-12 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course with a “W” grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m.
October 15 Last day to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee 2021-10-15 05:00:00Z 2021-10-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 16 to December 1 Late December 2021 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Late December 2021 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2021-10-16 05:00:00Z 2021-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2021 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
October 22 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2021-10-22 05:00:00Z 2021-10-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 25 to November 5 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2021-10-25 05:00:00Z 2021-11-06 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
November 8 to November 19 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2021-11-08 06:00:00Z 2021-11-20 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 15 Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining) 2021-11-15 06:00:00Z 2021-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining)
November 17 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2021-11-17 06:00:00Z 2021-11-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 24 to November 26 Thanksgiving holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday - no classes scheduled 2021-11-24 06:00:00Z 2021-11-27 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday - no classes scheduled
November 29 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2021-11-29 06:00:00Z 2021-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
December 1 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 2021-12-01 06:00:00Z 2021-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
December 1 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2021-12-01 06:00:00Z 2021-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
December 1 Deadline to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2021-12-01 06:00:00Z 2021-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2021 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
December 2 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2021-12-02 06:00:00Z 2021-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 3 Final Examinations (December 3, 6, 7, 8, 9) Add to calendar for Final Examinations (December 3, 6, 7, 8, 9) 2021-12-03 06:00:00Z 2021-12-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Examinations (December 3, 6, 7, 8, 9)
December 4 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2021-12-04 06:00:00Z 2021-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 9 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) 2021-12-09 06:00:00Z 2021-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS)
December 10 Last day for December 2021 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2021 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2021-12-10 06:00:00Z 2021-12-11 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2021 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 10 Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

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

December 10 Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

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

December 13 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2021-12-13 06:00:00Z 2021-12-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 23 to December 31 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2021-12-23 06:00:00Z 2022-01-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2022 - 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. 2022-08-01 05:00:00Z 2022-08-02 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 15 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2022-08-15 05:00:00Z 2022-08-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 17 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2022-08-17 05:00:00Z 2022-08-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 23 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2022-08-23 05:00:00Z 2022-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 23 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. 2022-08-23 05:00:00Z 2022-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m.
August 24 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. 2022-08-24 05:00:00Z 2022-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 24 Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness (Last day to add a course) Add to calendar for Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness (Last day to add a course) 2022-08-24 05:00:00Z 2022-08-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to request undergraduate academic forgiveness (Last day to add a course)
August 29 to October 21 Apply online via myState for December 2022 degree - $50 fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

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Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

September 5 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2022-09-05 05:00:00Z 2022-09-06 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 15 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) 2022-09-15 05:00:00Z 2022-09-16 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30th calendar day)
September 28 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2022-09-28 05:00:00Z 2022-09-29 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 6 Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. 2022-10-06 05:00:00Z 2022-10-07 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course with a W grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m.
October 13 to October 14 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2022-10-13 05:00:00Z 2022-10-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 21 Last day to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee 2022-10-21 05:00:00Z 2022-10-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 21 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2022-10-21 05:00:00Z 2022-10-22 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 22 to November 28 Late December 2022 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

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Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

October 24 to November 4 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2022-10-24 05:00:00Z 2022-11-05 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
November 7 to November 18 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2022-11-07 06:00:00Z 2022-11-19 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 14 Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining) Add to calendar for Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining) 2022-11-14 06:00:00Z 2022-11-15 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from the semester (ten days of classes remaining)
November 15 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2022-11-15 06:00:00Z 2022-11-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 23 to November 25 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2022-11-23 06:00:00Z 2022-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 28 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2022-11-28 06:00:00Z 2022-11-29 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
November 28 Deadline to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2022-11-28 06:00:00Z 2022-11-29 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2022 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 29 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 2022-11-29 06:00:00Z 2022-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
November 30 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2022-11-30 06:00:00Z 2022-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
December 1 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2022-12-01 06:00:00Z 2022-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 2 Final examinations (December 2, 5, 6, 7, 8) Add to calendar for Final examinations (December 2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 2022-12-02 06:00:00Z 2022-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations (December 2, 5, 6, 7, 8)
December 3 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2022-12-03 06:00:00Z 2022-12-04 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 8 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) 2022-12-08 06:00:00Z 2022-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS)
December 8 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) 2022-12-08 06:00:00Z 2022-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) - 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall)
December 9 Last day for December 2022 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2022 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2022-12-09 06:00:00Z 2022-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2022 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 9 Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

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

December 9 Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum) 2022-12-09 06:00:00Z 2022-12-10 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

December 12 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2022-12-12 06:00:00Z 2022-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 21 to December 30 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2022-12-21 06:00:00Z 2022-12-31 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

2023 - 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. 2023-08-01 05:00:00Z 2023-08-02 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 14 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2023-08-14 05:00:00Z 2023-08-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 16 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2023-08-16 05:00:00Z 2023-08-17 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 22 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2023-08-22 05:00:00Z 2023-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 22 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 2023-08-22 05:00:00Z 2023-08-23 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m
August 23 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. 2023-08-23 05:00:00Z 2023-08-24 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m.
August 28 to October 20 Apply online via myState for December 2023 degree - $50 fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2023 degree - $50 fee 2023-08-28 05:00:00Z 2023-10-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2023 degree - $50 fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

September 4 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2023-09-04 05:00:00Z 2023-09-05 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 14 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) 2023-09-14 05:00:00Z 2023-09-15 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30th calendar day)
September 27 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2023-09-27 05:00:00Z 2023-09-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 5 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. Please note that the tuition charges will still apply. 2023-10-05 05:00:00Z 2023-10-06 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 12 to October 13 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2023-10-12 05:00:00Z 2023-10-14 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 20 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2023-10-20 05:00:00Z 2023-10-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
October 20 Last day to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee 2023-10-20 05:00:00Z 2023-10-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 21 to November 27 Late December 2023 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

Add to calendar for Late December 2023 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2023-10-21 05:00:00Z 2023-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2023 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee

Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.

October 23 to November 3 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2023-10-23 05:00:00Z 2023-11-04 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
November 6 to November 17 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2023-11-06 06:00:00Z 2023-11-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 13 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) 2023-11-13 06:00:00Z 2023-11-14 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from semester (ten days of classes remaining)
November 22 to November 24 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2023-11-22 06:00:00Z 2023-11-25 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
November 27 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2023-11-27 06:00:00Z 2023-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
November 27 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2023-11-27 06:00:00Z 2023-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 27 Deadline to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2023-11-27 06:00:00Z 2023-11-28 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2023 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 29 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2023-11-29 06:00:00Z 2023-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes end
November 29 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 2023-11-29 06:00:00Z 2023-11-30 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework
November 30 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2023-11-30 06:00:00Z 2023-12-01 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 1 to December 7 Final examinations (1, 4, 5, 6, 7) Add to calendar for Final examinations (1, 4, 5, 6, 7) 2023-12-01 06:00:00Z 2023-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations (1, 4, 5, 6, 7)
December 2 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2023-12-02 06:00:00Z 2023-12-03 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 7 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS) 2023-12-07 06:00:00Z 2023-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center (Meridian, MS)
December 7 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) 2023-12-07 06:00:00Z 2023-12-08 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) - 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall)
December 8 Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum) 2023-12-08 06:00:00Z 2023-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

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

December 8 Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

College of Agriculture and LIfe Sciences
College of Business
Bagley College of Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine

Add to calendar for Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum) 2023-12-08 06:00:00Z 2023-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)

College of Agriculture and LIfe Sciences
College of Business
Bagley College of Engineering
College of Forest Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine

December 8 Last day for December 2023 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2023 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2023-12-08 06:00:00Z 2023-12-09 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2023 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 11 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2023-12-11 06:00:00Z 2023-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 11 Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process Add to calendar for Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process 2023-12-11 06:00:00Z 2023-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process
December 12 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 2023-12-12 06:00:00Z 2023-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness
December 20 to January 1 Winter Holidays Add to calendar for Winter Holidays 2023-12-20 06:00:00Z 2024-01-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Winter Holidays

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

2025 - 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. 2025-08-01 05:00:00Z 2025-08-02 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 18 New freshmen and transfer student orientation Add to calendar for New freshmen and transfer student orientation 2025-08-18 05:00:00Z 2025-08-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago New freshmen and transfer student orientation
August 20 Classes begin Add to calendar for Classes begin 2025-08-20 05:00:00Z 2025-08-21 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes begin
August 25 to October 17 Apply online via myState for December 2025 degree - $50 fee Add to calendar for Apply online via myState for December 2025 degree - $50 fee 2025-08-25 05:00:00Z 2025-10-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Apply online via myState for December 2025 degree - $50 fee
August 26 Fall Convocation Add to calendar for Fall Convocation 2025-08-26 05:00:00Z 2025-08-27 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Convocation
August 26 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. 2025-08-26 05:00:00Z 2025-08-27 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m.
August 27 Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. Add to calendar for Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. 2025-08-27 05:00:00Z 2025-08-28 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.
September 1 Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled 2025-09-01 05:00:00Z 2025-09-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Labor Day Holiday - no classes scheduled
September 18 Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30 calendar days) Add to calendar for Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30 calendar days) 2025-09-18 05:00:00Z 2025-09-19 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework. (30 calendar days)
October 1 First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) Add to calendar for First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day) 2025-10-01 05:00:00Z 2025-10-02 04:59:59Z America/Chicago First progress grade reporting deadline (30th class day)
October 9 to October 10 Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) Add to calendar for Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change) 2025-10-09 05:00:00Z 2025-10-11 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Fall Break – no classes scheduled (subject to change)
October 13 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. Please note that the tuition charges will still apply. 2025-10-13 05:00:00Z 2025-10-14 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 17 Last day to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee Add to calendar for Last day to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee 2025-10-17 05:00:00Z 2025-10-18 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee
October 18 to November 25 Late December 2025 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. Add to calendar for Late December 2025 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation. 2025-10-18 05:00:00Z 2025-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Late December 2025 degree application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee. Graduate students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.
October 20 to October 31 Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) Add to calendar for Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier) 2025-10-20 05:00:00Z 2025-11-01 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
October 24 Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) Add to calendar for Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10) 2025-10-24 05:00:00Z 2025-10-25 04:59:59Z America/Chicago Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
November 3 to November 14 Pre-registration period for spring semester Add to calendar for Pre-registration period for spring semester 2025-11-03 06:00:00Z 2025-11-15 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Pre-registration period for spring semester
November 17 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) 2025-11-17 06:00:00Z 2025-11-18 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day to withdraw from semester (ten days of classes remaining)
November 18 Progress grade reporting closes Add to calendar for Progress grade reporting closes 2025-11-18 06:00:00Z 2025-11-19 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Progress grade reporting closes
November 25 Deadline to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee Add to calendar for Deadline to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee 2025-11-25 06:00:00Z 2025-11-26 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Deadline to apply for December 2025 degree via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late fee
November 26 to November 28 Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled Add to calendar for Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled 2025-11-26 06:00:00Z 2025-11-29 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Thanksgiving holiday – no classes scheduled
December 1 Classes resume Add to calendar for Classes resume 2025-12-01 06:00:00Z 2025-12-02 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Classes resume
December 3 Classes end Add to calendar for Classes end 2025-12-03 06:00:00Z 2025-12-04 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 2025-12-03 06:00:00Z 2025-12-04 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) Add to calendar for Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings) 2025-12-04 06:00:00Z 2025-12-05 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
December 5 to December 11 Final examinations (Dec. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11) Add to calendar for Final examinations (Dec. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11) 2025-12-05 06:00:00Z 2025-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final examinations (Dec. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11)
December 6 Make-up day (if needed) Add to calendar for Make-up day (if needed) 2025-12-06 06:00:00Z 2025-12-07 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Make-up day (if needed)
December 11 MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center Add to calendar for MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center 2025-12-11 06:00:00Z 2025-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago MSU-Meridian Commencement 11:00 a.m. – MSU Riley Center
December 11 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) 2025-12-11 06:00:00Z 2025-12-12 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) – 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall)
December 12 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

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

December 12 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) 2025-12-12 06:00:00Z 2025-12-13 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 12 Last day for December 2025 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. Add to calendar for Last day for December 2025 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m. 2025-12-12 06:00:00Z 2025-12-13 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Last day for December 2025 degree applicants to pay account balance 3:00 p.m.
December 15 Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. Add to calendar for Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m. 2025-12-15 06:00:00Z 2025-12-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
December 15 Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process Add to calendar for Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process 2025-12-15 06:00:00Z 2025-12-16 05:59:59Z America/Chicago Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process
December 16 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 2025-12-16 06:00:00Z 2025-12-17 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 2025-12-23 06:00:00Z 2026-01-02 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.