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 15 – May 9, 2025
|
Deadline / Important Date |
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 15 – |
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 15 - |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 17 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CENSUS-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 | January 31 | January 31 | January 31 |
| 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 |
| Summer/Fall 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- May 14 – |
10-Week Term |
First 5-Week Term (Mini- May 28 – |
Second 8-Week Term (Mini- June 18 – August 6 |
Second 5-Week Term (Mini- July 2 – August 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) | April 28 | April 28 |
April 28 | April 28 | April 28 |
| 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 |
| CENSUS-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 |
| Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable | June 11 | June 11 | June 11 | June 11 | June 11 |
| 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 12 (Only if the instructor of the course submits final grades) |
August 12 (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.