August 18 – December 10, 2021
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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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| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 |
| 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 |
| First Day of Classes | August 18 | August 18 | October 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | August 20 – August 27 | August 20 – August 23 | October 15 – October 18 |
| Last day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 27 | August 23 | October 18 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 27 | August 27 | August 27 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | August 29 | August 29 | August 29 |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 3 | August 27 | October 22 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | September 3 | September 3 | September 3 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 6 | September 6 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | September 24 – 28 | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 4 | October 4 | October 4 |
| 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 | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 22 – 26 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 22 – 26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from the University by 4:59 p.m. (no refund) | December 3 |
October 5 (date ONLY applies if registered for all MS1 courses) |
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 |
| Final Grades Available |
December 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
October 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
December 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
| Labor Day Holiday | September 6 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 22 – 26 |
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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| 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 |
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | January 10 | January 10 | January 10 |
| First Day of Classes | January 12 | January 12 | March 14 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 13 | January 13 | March 15 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | January 14 – January 24 | January 14 – January 18 | March 16 – March 17 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 17 | January 17 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 24 | January 18 | March 17 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 24 | January 24 | January 24 |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 28 | January 24 | March 23 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | January 28 | January 28 | January 28 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | January 31 | January 31 | January 31 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | February 18 – 22 | Does not apply to mini-semesters | Does not apply to mini-semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| 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 |
| Final Exams | May 2 – 6 | March 3 – 4 | May 5 – 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 6 | March 4 | May 6 |
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Commencement |
May 6 – 7 | May 6 – 7 | May 6 – 7 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 7 | May 7 | May 7 |
| Final Grades Available |
May 11 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
March 9 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
May 11 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 17 |
| Spring Break | March 7 – 11 |
| 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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| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| 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 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 12 | May 26 | May 26 | June 15 | July 1 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | May 13 – May 16 | May 27 – June 1 | May 27 | June 16 – June 17 | July 5 |
| 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 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 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 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 |
| Early Performance Grades Available(100 & 200 level courses) | 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 |
| 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 |
| Final Grades Available |
July 7 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 9 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
July 5 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 9 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 9 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 30 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
August 17 – December 9, 2022
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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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| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | August 13 -14 | August 13 -14 | August 13 – 14 |
| 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 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | August 19 – August 26 | August 19 – August 22 | October 13 – October 14 |
| Last day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 26 | August 22 | October 14 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 26 | August 26 | August 26 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 2 | August 26 | October 20 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | September 2 | September 2 | September 2 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 5 | September 5 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | September 23 – 27 | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 3 | October 3 | October 3 |
| 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 4:59 p.m. (no refund) | 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 |
| Final Grades Available |
December 14 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
October 13 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
December 14 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
| Labor Day Holiday | September 5 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 21 – 25 |
January 11 – May 5, 2023
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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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| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 8 | January 8 | January 8 |
| First Day of Classes | January 11 | January 11 | March 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 12 | January 12 | March 14 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | January 13 – 23 | January 13 – 17 | March 15 – 16 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 16 | January 16 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 23 | January 17 | March 16 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 23 | January 23 | January 23 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 27 | January 23 | March 22 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | January 27 | January 27 | January 27 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | February 17 – 21 | Does not apply to Mini-Semesters | Does not apply to Mini-semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| 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 4:59pm) (no refund) | April 28 |
February 24 (date ONLY applies if registered for all MS1 courses) |
April 28 (date ONLY applies if registered for all MS2 courses) |
| 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 | May 6 | May 6 | May 6 |
| Final Grades Available | May 10 | March 8 | May 10 |
University Holidays for Students
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 16 |
| Spring Break | March 6 – 10 |
| Spring Holiday | April 7 |
May 10 – August 3, 2023
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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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| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 |
| First Day of Classes | May 10 | May 24 | May 24 | June 14 | June 29 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 11 | May 25 | May 25 | June 15 | July 30 |
| Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | May 12 – 15 | May 26 – 31 | May 26 | June 16 – 19 | July 3 |
| 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 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 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 |
| Residency Tuition Application Deadline | June 7 | June 7 | June 7 | June 7 | June 7 |
| Early Performance Grades Available(100 & 200 level courses) | 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 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 |
| Independence Day Holiday |
Does not apply to MS3 |
July 4 |
Does not apply to MS1 |
July 4 | July 4 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | 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 | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 |
| Final Grades Available |
July 6 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 8 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
July 3 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 8 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 8 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
Residency / In-State Tuition
The last day to submit a Residency Tuition Application is listed above. For further information concerning residency, please visit Residency for Tuition Purposes.
Degree Application
Students completing degree requirements for the Fall semester must apply online at MyNMSU by date listed above. A $25 late fee will be assessed for any application received after that date. Please visit Commencement for more information on degree application deadlines.
Schedule Changes
Change of Schedule forms, with instructions for making schedule changes, are available on the forms page of the University Student Records website.
Any schedule changes may affect your financial obligation to the University. Please visit University Accounts Receivable for more information.
Students may drop their courses via the web up until the “Last Day Drop a Course without a “W”.” After that date has passed, the official withdrawal procedures must be completed at your Deans’ Office, Advising Center, or University Student Records Office.
Note: Students who do not officially withdraw from a course or from the University and fail to attend classes may receive failing grades and will be liable for all tuition and fees. Students may be required to repay a portion or all financial aid received.