January 25 – May 14, 2021
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16 Week Term (Full Term) January 25 – May 14 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 25 – March 18 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 19 – May 14 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | November 13, 2020 | November 13, 2020 | November 13, 2020 |
| Faculty Report | January 21 | January 21 | March 17 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 21 – 22 | January 21 – 22 | January 21 – 22 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 17 | January 17 | January 17 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 18 | January 18 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Convocation | January 26 | January 26 | January 26 |
| First Day of Classes | January 25 | January 25 | March 19 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 26 | January 26 | March 22 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | January 26 | January 26 | January 26 |
| Last day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | February 3 | January 28 | March 25 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 12 | February 3 | March 31 |
| President’s Holiday (Spring Break Make-up Day) | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 29 | January 29 | January 29 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | March 5 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | March 9 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Spring Break Day | March 23 | March 23 | March 23 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | March 25 | February 23 | April 21 |
| Spring Holiday | April 2 | Does not apply to MS1 | April 2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | May 7 | March 11 | May 7 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | May 7 | March 11 | May 7 |
| Final Exams | May 10 – 14 | March 17 – 18 | May 13 – 14 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 14 | March 18 | May 14 |
| Commencement | May 14 – 15 | May 14 – 15 | May 14 – 15 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 18 | May 18 | May 18 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 18 |
| Spring Holiday | April 2 |
May 26 – August 5, 2021
| Ten Week Term |
First Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) |
Second Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) |
Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 19 | March 19 | March 19 | March 19 |
| Faculty Report | May 25 | May 25 | June 30 | May 25 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 |
| First Day of Class | May 26 | May 26 | July 1 | May 26 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | May 27 | May 27 | July 2 | May 27 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | May 31 |
Does not apply to MS2 |
May 31 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | June 2 | May 28 | July 6 | June 1 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | June 9 | June 2 | July 8 | June 7 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 5 |
Does not apply to MS1 |
July 5 | July 5 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 12 | July 12 | July 12 | July 12 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | July 6 | June 15 | July 21 | June 25 |
| Last day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 29 | June 23 | July 29 | July 14 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 29 | June 23 | July 29 | July 14 |
| Final Exams | August 3 – 5 | June 30 | August 5 | July 20 – 21 |
| Last Day of Classes | August 5 | June 30 | August 5 | July 21 |
|
Commencement |
Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
|
Residence Halls Close |
August 6 | August 6 | August 6 | August 6 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | August 9 | July 2 | August 9 | July 23 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day | May 31 |
| Independence Day | July 5 |
August 18 – December 10, 2021
|
16 Week Term (Full Term) August 18 – December 10 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 18 – October 12 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 13 – December 10 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 30 | March 30 | March 30 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 |
| Faculty Report | August 16 | August 16 | October 8 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | August 13 – 15 | August 13 – 15 | August 13 – 15 |
| Convocation | August 17 | August 17 | August 17 |
| First Day of Class | August 18 | August 18 | October 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor Signature | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor Signature | August 27 | August 23 | October 18 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 27 | August 27 | August 27 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 3 | August 27 | October 22 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 6 | September 6 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | September 24 | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | September 28 | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 11 | October 11 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course with a “W” by 4:59 p.m. (no refund) extended to provide flexibility due to ongoing COVID situation | December 3 | October 5 | December 3 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 22 – 26 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 22 – 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from University (by 4:59 p.m.) (no refund) | December 3 |
October 5 |
December 3 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 3 |
October 5 |
December 3 |
| Final Exams | December 6 – 10 | October 11 – 12 | December 9 – 10 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 10 | October 12 | December 10 |
| Commencement | December 10 – 11 | December 10 – 11 | December 10 – 11 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 11 | December 11 | December 11 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 14 | October 14 | December 14 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day | September 6 |
| Thanksgiving | November 25 – 26 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24 – January 3 |
January 12 – May 6, 2022
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16 Week Term (Full Term) January 12 – May 6 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 12 – March 4 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 14 – May 6 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2021 | October 15, 2021 | October 15, 2021 |
| Faculty Report | January 6 | January 6 | March 10 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 6 – 7 | January 6 – 7 | January 6 – 7 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 9 | January 9 | January 9 |
| Convocation | January 11 | January 11 | January 11 |
| First Day of Classes | January 12 | January 12 | March 14 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 13 | January 13 | March 15 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 17 | January 17 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 24 | January 24 | January 24 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 24 | January 18 | March 17 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 28 | January 24 | March 23 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 18 |
Does not apply to mini-semesters |
Does not apply to mini-semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 22 |
Does not apply to mini-semesters |
Does not apply to mini-semesters |
| Spring Break | March 7 – 11 | Does not apply to MS1 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 17 | February 10 | April 12 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Spring Holiday | April 15 | Does not apply to MS1 | April 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | April 29 | February 25 | April 29 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | April 29 | February 25 | April 29 |
| Final Exams | May 2 – 6 | March 3 – 4 | May 5 – 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 6 | March 4 | May 6 |
|
Commencement |
May 6 – 7 | May 6 – 7 | May 6 – 7 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 7 | May 7 | May 7 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 10 | March 8 | May 10 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 17 |
| Spring Holiday | April 15 |
May 11 – August 4, 2022
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First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 11 – July 1 |
Ten Week Term
May 25 – August 4 |
First Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 25 – June 29 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 14 – August 4 |
Second Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) June 30 – August 4 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 25, 2022 | February 25, 2022 | February 25, 2022 | February 25, 2022 | February 25, 2022 |
| Faculty Report | May 9 | May 23 | May 23 | June 10 | June 28 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 24 | May 24 | May 24 | May 24 | May 24 |
| First Day of Classes | May 11 | May 25 | May 25 | June 14 | June 30 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 12 | May 26 | May 26 | June 15 | July 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 |
Does not apply to MS4 |
Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 16 | June 1 | May 27 | June 17 | July 5 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 20 | June 8 | June 1 | June 23 | July 7 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Independence Day Holiday |
Does not apply to MS3 |
July 4 |
Does not apply to MS1 |
July 4 | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 9 | July 5 | June 14 | July 13 | July 20 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 5 | July 5 | July 5 | July 5 | July 5 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | June 24 | July 28 | June 22 | July 28 | July 28 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | June 24 | July 28 | June 22 | July 28 | July 28 |
| Final Exams | June 30 – July 1 | August 2 – 4 | June 29 | August 3 – 4 | August 4 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 1 | August 4 | June 29 | August 4 | August 4 |
| Commencement | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Residence Halls Close | August 5 | August 5 | August 5 | August 5 | August 5 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 6 | August 8 | July 1 | August 8 | August 8 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day | May 30 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
August 17 – December 9, 2022
|
16 Week Term (Full Term) August 17 – December 9 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 17 – October 10 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 11 – December 9 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | March 18, 2022 |
|
Residence Halls Open |
August 12 – 14 | August 12 – 14 | August 12 – 14 |
| Faculty Report | August 15 | August 15 | October 7 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Convocation | August 16 | August 16 | August 16 |
| First day of classes | August 17 | August 17 | October 11 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 18 | August 18 | October 12 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 26 | August 26 | August 26 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 26 | August 22 | October 14 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 2 | August 26 | October 20 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 5 | September 5 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 23 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | September 27 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 10 | October 10 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 14 | September 15 | November 9 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 21 – 25 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 21 – 25 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 2 | October 3 | December 2 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 2 | October 3 | December 2 |
| Final Exams | December 5 – 9 | October 7 – 10 | December 8 – 9 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 9 | October 10 | December 9 |
| Commencement | December 9 – 10 | December 9 – 10 | December 9 – 10 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 10 | December 10 | December 10 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 13 | October 12 | December 13 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day | September 5 |
| Thanksgiving | November 24 – 25 |
| Winter Holiday | December 23 – January 2 |
January 11 – May 5, 2023
|
16 Week Term (Full Term) January 11 – May 5 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 11 – March 3 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 13 – May 5 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2022 | October 15, 2022 | October 15, 2022 |
| Faculty Report | January 5 | January 5 | March 9 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 5-6 | January 5-6 | January 5-6 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Convocation | January 10 | January 10 | January 10 |
| First Day of Classes | January 11 | January 11 | March 13 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 12 | January 12 | March 14 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 16 | January 16 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 23 | January 23 | January 23 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 23 | January 17 | March 16 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 27 | January 23 | March 22 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 17 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 21 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Spring Break | March 6 – 10 | Does not apply to MS1 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 16 | February 10 | April 12 |
| Spring Holiday | April 7 | Does not apply to MS1 | April 7 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | April 28 | February 24 | April 28 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | April 28 | February 24 | April 28 |
| Final Exams | May 1 – 5 | March 2 – 3 | May 4 – 5 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 |
|
Commencement |
May 5 – 6 | May 5 – 6 | May 5 – 6 |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 9 | March 7 | May 9 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 16 |
| Spring Holiday | April 7 |
May 10 – August 3, 2023
|
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 10 – June 30 |
Ten Week Term
May 24 – August 3 |
First Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 24 – June 28 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 14 – August 3 |
Second Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) June 29 – August 3 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15, 2023 | February 15, 2023 | February 15, 2023 | February 15, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
| Faculty Report | May 8 | May 22 | May 22 | June 12 | June 27 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 |
| First Day of Classes | May 10 | May 24 | May 24 | June 14 | June 29 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 11 | May 25 | May 25 | June 15 | June 30 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 |
Does not apply to MS4 |
Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 15 | May 31 | May 26 | June 19 | July 3 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 19 | June 7 | May 31 | June 23 | July 6 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 8 | July 3 | June 13 | July 13 | July 19 |
| Independence Day Holiday |
Does not apply to MS3 |
July 4 |
Does not apply to MS1 |
July 4 | July 4 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | June 23 | July 27 | June 21 | July 27 | July 27 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | June 23 | July 27 | June 21 | July 27 | July 27 |
| Final Exams | June 29 – 30 | August 1 – 3 | June 28 | August 2 – 3 | August 3 |
| Last Day of Classes | June 30 | August 3 | June 28 | August 3 | August 3 |
| Commencement | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 5 | August 7 | June 30 | August 7 | August 7 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day | May 29 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
August 16 – December 8, 2023
|
16 Week Term (Full Term) August 16 – December 8 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 16 – October 10 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 11 – December 8 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15, 2023 | March 15, 2023 | March 15, 2023 |
|
Residence Halls Open |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | August 14 | August 14 | October 9 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Convocation | August 15 | August 15 | August 15 |
| First day of classes | August 16 | August 16 | October 11 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 17 | August 17 | October 12 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 25 | August 25 | August 25 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 25 | August 21 | October 16 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 1 | August 25 | October 20 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 4 | September 4 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 22 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | September 26 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 9 | October 9 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 16 | September 15 | November 8 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 20 – 24 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 20 – 24 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 1 | October 3 | December 1 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 1 | October 3 | December 1 |
| Final Exams | December 4 – 8 | October 9 – 10 | December 7 – 8 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 8 | October 10 | December 8 |
| Commencement | December 8 – 9 | December 8 – 9 | December 8 – 9 |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 12 | October 12 | December 12 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day | September 4 |
| Thanksgiving | November 23-24 |
| Winter Holiday | December 22 – January 1 |
January 10 – May 3, 2024
|
16 Week Term (Full Term) January 10 – May 3 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 10 – March 1 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 11 – May 3 |
|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2023 | October 15, 2023 | October 15, 2023 |
| Faculty Report | January 4 | January 4 | March 7 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 4 – 5 | January 4 – 5 | January 4 – 5 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Convocation | January 9 | January 9 | January 9 |
| First Day of Classes | January 10 | January 10 | March 11 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 11 | January 11 | March 12 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 15 | January 15 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 22 | January 22 | January 22 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 22 | January 16 | March 14 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 26 | January 22 | March 20 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 16 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 20 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Spring Break | March 4 – 8 | Does not apply to MS1 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 14 | February 8 | April 10 |
| Spring Holiday | March 29 | Does not apply to MS1 | March 29 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | April 26 | February 23 | April 26 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | April 26 | February 23 | April 26 |
| Final Exams | April 29 – May 3 | April 30 – March 1 | May 2 – 3 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 3 | March 1 | May 3 |
|
Commencement |
May 3 – 4 | May 3 – 4 | May 3 – 4 |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 7 | March 5 | May 7 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | January 15 |
| Spring Holiday | March 29 |
May 8 – August 1, 2024
|
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 8 – June 28 |
Ten Week Term
May 22 – August 1 |
First Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 22 – June 26 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 12 – August 1 |
Second Five Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) June 27 – August 1 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
| Faculty Report | May 6 | May 20 | May 20 | June 10 | June 25 |
| Residence Halls Open | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| First Day of Classes | May 8 | May 22 | May 22 | June 12 | June 27 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 9 | May 23 | May 23 | June 13 | June 28 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 13 | May 29 | May 24 | June 17 | July 1 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 17 | June 5 | May 29 | June 21 | July 3 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 |
Does not apply to MS4 |
Does not apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Independence Day Holiday |
Does not apply to MS3 |
July 4 |
Does not apply to MS1 |
July 4 | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 6 | July 1 | June 11 | July 10 | July 17 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | June 21 | July 25 | June 19 | July 25 | July 25 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | June 21 | July 25 | July 19 | July 25 | July 25 |
| Final Exams | June 27 – 28 | July 30 – August 1 | June 26 | July 31 – August 1 | August 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | June 28 | August 1 | June 26 | August 1 | August 1 |
| Commencement | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester | Does not apply to Summer semester |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 2 | August 5 | June 28 | August 5 | August 5 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day | May 27 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
August 21 – December 13, 2024
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16 Week Term (Full Term) August 21 – December 13 |
First Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 21 – October 15 |
Second Eight Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 16 – December 13 |
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| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
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Residence Halls Open |
TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Convocation | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 |
| First day of classes | August 21 | August 21 | October 16 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 22 | August 22 | October 17 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 30 | August 30 | August 30 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 30 | August 26 | October 21 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 6 | August 30 | October 25 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 2 | September 2 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 27 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | October 1 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 14 | October 14 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 21 | September 20 | November 13 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25 – 29 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 25 – 29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 6 | October 8 | December 6 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 6 | October 8 | December 6 |
| Final Exams | December 9 – 13 | October 14 – 15 | December 12 – 13 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 13 | October 15 | December 13 |
| Commencement | December 13 – 14 | December 13 – 14 | December 13 -14 |
| Residence Halls Close | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 17 | October 17 | December 17 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day | September 2 |
| Thanksgiving | November 26 – 27 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24 – January 1 |