Important Dates for Students
August 20 – December 12, 2025
|
Deadline / Important Date |
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 20 – |
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 20 - |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 13 - December 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | July 31 | July 31 | July 31 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | August 16 - 17 | August 16 - 17 | August 16 - 17 |
| First Day of Classes | August 20 | August 20 | October 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | August 21 | August 21 | October 14 |
| Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | August 22 - 29 | August 22 - 25 | October 15 - 16 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 29 | August 25 | October 16 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 29 | August 29 | August 29 |
| CENSUS-Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 5 | August 29 | October 22 |
| Deadline to File Petition for Residency | September 5 | September 5 | September 5 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 1 | September 1 | Does not apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | September 12 | September 12 | September 12 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | September 26 - September 30 | 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 13 | Does not apply to MS1 | October 13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (No online option-drop with advisor only) (no refund) | October 16 | September 19 | November 10 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 24 - 28 | Does not apply to MS1 | November 24 - 28 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | December 5 |
October 6 (date applies to all registered MS1 classes) |
December 5 |
| Final Exams | December 8 - 12 |
October 12 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
December 12 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 12 |
October 12 |
December 12 |
| Commencement | December 12 - 13 |
December 12 - 13 |
December 12 - 13 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 13 |
December 13 |
December 13 |
| Final Grades Available |
December 17 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
October 15 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
December 17 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
- Labor Day Holiday: September 1
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24 - 28
January 21 – May 15, 2026
|
Deadline / Important Date |
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 21 – |
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 21 - |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 23 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | January 5 | January 5 | January 5 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule | Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 23 | January 23 | January 23 |
| First Day of Classes | January 21 | January 21 | March 23 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 22 | January 22 | March 24 |
| Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | January 23 - 30 | January 23 - 26 | March 25 - 26 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | January 19 | January 19 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 30 | January 26 | March 26 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 30 | January 27 | January 27 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | January 31 | January 31 | January 31 |
| CENSUS-Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 6 | January 30 | April 1 |
| Deadline to File Petition for Residency | February 6 | February 6 | February 6 |
| Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) | February 27 - March 3 | 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 2 | March 3 | March 3 |
| Spring Break | March 16 - 20 | 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 26 | February 18 | April 22 |
| Summer/Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Spring Holiday | April 3 | Does not apply to MS1 | April 3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | May 8 |
March 6 (date applies to all registered MS1 classes) |
May 8 |
| Final Exams | May 11 - 15 |
March 15 |
May 15 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 15 |
March 15 |
May 15 |
| Commencement | May 15 - 16 |
May 15 - 16 |
May 15 - 16 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 16 |
May 16 |
May 16 |
| Final Grades Available |
May 20 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
March 18 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
May 20 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
University Holidays for Students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: January 19
- Spring Break: March 16 - 20
- Spring Holiday: April 3
May 20 – August 6, 2026
|
Deadline / Important Date |
First 8-Week Term (Mini- May 20 – |
10-Week Term |
First 5-Week Term (Mini- May 27 – |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini- June 17 – August 6 |
Second 5-Week Term (Mini- July 1 – 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 30 | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 |
| First Day of Classes | May 20 | May 27 | May 27 | June 17 | July 1 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | May 21 | May 28 | May 28 | June 18 | July 2 |
| Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) | May 22 - 26 | May 29 – June 2 | May 29 | June 19 - 22 | July 3 - 6 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 25 | 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 26 | June 2 | May 29 | June 22 | July 6 |
| CENSUS-Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | June 1 | June 9 | June 2 | June 26 | July 8 |
| Deadline to File Petition for Residency | June 9 | June 9 | June 9 | June 9 | June 9 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 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 3 | Does not apply to MS1 | July 3 | July 3 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (No online option-drop with advisor only) (no refund) | June 18 | July 6 | June 15 | July 16 | July 22 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) |
July 6 (date applies to all registered MS3 classes) |
July 30 |
June 23 (date applies to all registered MS1 classes) |
July 30 |
July 30 |
| Final Exams | July 12 - 13 | August 3-6 | June 29 - 30 |
August 5 - 6 |
August 5 - 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 13 | August 6 | June 30 |
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 8 | August 8 | August 8 |
August 8 |
August 8 |
| Final Grades Available |
July 16 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 11 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
July 6 (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 25
- Independence Day Holiday: July 3
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.