Important Dates for Students





January 17 – May 10, 2024


 

16-Week Term

(Full Term)

January 17 – May 10

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

January 17 - March 10

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

March 18 - May 10

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 WITHOUT a W (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
Summer and Fall 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 29

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.


May 15 – August 1, 2024


 

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 3)

May 15 – July 8

10-Week Term

 

May 22 – August 1

First 5-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

May 22 – June 26

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 4)

June 12 – August 1

Second 5-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

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 Begins (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 4:59pm) (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.

August 21 – December 13, 2024


 

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 Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable August 29 August 29 August 29
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
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 21 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 16

(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

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.