Important Dates for Students

August 21 – December 13, 2024


Deadline / Important Date

16-Week Term

(Full Term)

August 21 –
December 13

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

August 21 -
October 12

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

October 14 - December 13 

Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) August 1 August 1 August 1
New Student Orientation and Registration Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule
Residence Halls Open August 16 - 18 August 16 - 18 August 16 - 18
First Day of Classes August 21 August 21 October 14
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature August 22 August 22 October 15
Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) August 23 - 30 August 23 - 26 October 16 - 17
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature August 30 August 26 October 17
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term August 30 August 30 August 30
Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) September 6 August 30 October 23
Deadline to File Petition for Residency September 6 September 6 September 6
Labor Day Holiday September 2 September 2 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable September 13 September 13 September 13
Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) September 27 - October 1 Does not apply to mini-semesters Does not apply to mini-semesters
Deadline to File a Late Degree Application for Current Term ($50 Late Fee) October 1 October 1 October 1
Indigenous People's Day October 14 Does not apply to MS1 October 14
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (No online option-drop with advisor only) (no refund) October 17 September 20 November 11
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 4:59 pm) (no refund) December 6

October 7

(date applies to all registered MS1 classes)

December 6
Final Exams December 9 - 13

October 12

Final Exams (no later than last day of term)

December 13

Final Exams (no later than last day of term)

Last Day of Classes December 13

  October 12

  December 13

Commencement December 13 - 14

December 13 - 14

December 13 - 14

Residence Halls Close December 14

  December 14

December 14 

Final Grades Available

December 18

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

October 17

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

December 18

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

University Holidays for Students

  • Labor Day Holiday: September 2
  • Thanksgiving Holiday:  November 25 - 29

January 15 – May 9, 2025


Deadline / Important Date

16-Week Term

(Full Term)

January 15 –
May 9

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

January 15 -
March 9

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

March 17 -
May 9

Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) January 6 January 6 January 6
New Student Orientation and Registration Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule
Residence Halls Open January 12 January 12 January 12
First Day of Classes January 15 January 15 March 17
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature January 16 January 16 March 18
Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) January 17 - 27 January 17 - 21 March 19 - 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 20 January 20 Does Not Apply to MS2
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature January 27 January 21 March 20
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term January 27 January 27 January 27
Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) January 31 January 27 March 26
Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable TBD TBD TBD
Deadline to File Petition for Residency January 31 January 31 January 31
Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) February 21 - 25 Does not apply to mini-semesters Does not apply to mini-semesters
Deadline to File a Late Degree Application for Current Term ($50 Late Fee) March 3 March 3 March 3
Spring Break March 10 - 14 Does not apply to MS1 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (No online option-drop with advisor only) (no refund) March 20 February 13 April 15
Spring Registration Begins Registration Schedule Registration Schedule Registration Schedule
Spring Holiday April 18 Does not apply to MS1 April 18
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) May 2

March 3

(date applies to all registered MS1 classes)

May 2
Final Exams May 5 - 9

March 9

May 9

Last Day of Classes May 9

  March 9

  May 9

Commencement May 9 - 10

May 9 - 10

May 9 - 10

Residence Halls Close May 10

  May 10

May 10

Final Grades Available

May 14

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

March 12

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

May 14

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

University Holidays for Students

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: January 20
  • Spring Break:  March 10 - 14
  • Spring Holiday:  April 18

May 14 – August 6, 2025


Deadline / Important Date

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-
Semester 3)

May 14 –
July 3

10-Week Term




May 28 –
August 6 
 

First 5-Week Term

(Mini-
Semester 1)

May 28 –
July 1

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-
Semester 4)

June 18 – August 6

Second 5-Week Term

(Mini-
Semester 2)

July 2 – August 6

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 27 May 27 May 27 May 27 May 27
First Day of Classes May 14 May 28 May 28 June 18 July 2
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature May 15 May 29 May 29 June 19 July 3
Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) May 16 – 19 May 30 – June 3 May 30 June 20 - 23 July 7
Memorial Day Holiday May 26 Does not apply to 10-week term Does not apply to MS1 Does not apply to MS4 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature May 19 June 3 May 30 June 23 July 7
Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) May 23 June 10 June 3 June 27 July 9
Deadline to File Petition for Residency June 10 June 10 June 10 June 10 June 10
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 online option-drop with advisor only) (no refund) June 11 July 7 June 16 July 16 July 22
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term July 7 July 7 July 7 July 7 July 7
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund)

June 26

(date applies to all registered MS3 classes)

July 30

June 24

(date applies to all registered MS1 classes)

July 30

July 30
Final Exams July 3 August 4-6 July 1

August 6

August 6

Last Day of Classes July 3 August 6 July 1

  August 6

  August 6

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 7 August 7 August 7

August 7

August 7

Final Grades Available

July 9

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

August 12

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) 

July 7

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

August 11

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

August 11

(Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades)

University Holidays for Students

  • Memorial Day Holiday: May 26
  • 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.