Important Dates for Students
August 21 – December 13, 2024
|
Deadline / Important Date |
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 21 – |
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 21 - |
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 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 only applies if registered for all 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 17 – May 10, 2024
|
Deadline / Important Date |
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 17 – |
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 17 - |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 18 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | January 8 | January 8 | January 8 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 |
| First Day of Classes | January 17 | January 17 | March 18 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 18 | January 18 | March 19 |
| Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | January 19 - 26 | January 19 - 22 | March 20 - 21 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 26 | January 22 | March 21 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 26 | January 26 | January 26 |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 2 | January 26 | March 27 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | January 31 | January 31 | January 31 |
| Deadline to File Petition for Residency | February 2 | February 2 | February 2 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | February 23 - 27 | 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 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 11 - 15 | Does not apply to MS1 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 21 | February 14 | April 17 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Spring Holiday | March 29 | Does not apply to MS1 | March 29 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | May 3 |
March 4 (date only applies if registered for all MS1 classes) |
May 3 |
| Final Exams | May 6 - 10 |
March 10 |
May 10 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 10 |
March 10 |
May 10 |
| Commencement | May 10 - 11 |
May 10 - 11 |
May 10 - 11 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 11 |
May 11 |
May 11 |
| Final Grades Available |
May 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
March 13 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
May 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
- Spring Break: March 11 - 15
- Spring Holiday: March 2 9
May 15 – August 1, 2024
|
Deadline / Important Date |
First 8-Week Term (Mini- May 15 – |
10-Week Term |
First 5-Week Term (Mini- May 22 – |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini- June 12 – August 1 |
Second 5-Week Term (Mini- June 27 – August 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| 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 21 | May 21 | May 21 | May 21 | May 21 |
| First Day of Classes | May 15 | May 22 | May 22 | June 12 | June 27 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | May 16 | May 23 | May 23 | June 13 | June 28 |
| Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | May 17 – 20 | May 24 – 29 | May 24 | June 14 - 17 | July 1 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | Does not apply to MS4 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 20 | May 29 | May 24 | June 17 | July 1 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 |
| Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 24 | June 5 | May 29 | June 21 | July 3 |
| Deadline to File Petition for Residency | June 5 | June 5 | June 5 | June 5 | June 5 |
| 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 | July 4 | 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 13 | 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 4:59 pm) (no refund) | July 1 | July 25 | June 19 |
July 25 |
July 25 |
| Final Exams | July 8 | July 29 - August 1 | June 26 |
August 1 |
August 1 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 8 | 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 | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 |
August 2 |
August 2 |
| Final Grades Available |
July 11 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 6 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
July 1 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 6 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 6 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
- Memorial Day Holiday: May 27
- 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.