Important Dates for Students





January 18 – May 12, 2023


 

16-Week Term

(Full Term)

January 18 – May 12

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

January 18 - March 10

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

March 20 - May 12

Disenrollment Due to Prior Balance (financial) January 9 January 9 January 9
New Student Orientation and Registration Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule Aggie Welcome & Orientation Schedule
Residence Halls Open January 15 January 15 January 15
First Day of Classes January 18 January 18 March 20
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature January 19 January 19 March 21
Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) January 20 - 27 January 20 -23 March 22 - 23
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature January 27 January 23 March 23
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term January 27 January 27 January 27
Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT a W (drop online or with Advisor/College) (100% refund) February 3 January 27 March 29
Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable January 31 January 31 January 31
Deadline to File Petition for Residency February 3 February 3 February 3
Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) February 24 - 28 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 13 - 17 Does not apply to MS1 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) March 23 February 16 April 19
Summer and Fall Registration Begins Registration Schedule Registration Schedule Registration Schedule
Spring Holiday April 7 Does not apply to MS1 April 7
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) May 5

March 3

(date only applies if registered for all MS1 classes)

May 5

Final Exams May 8 - 12 March 9 - 10 May 11 - 12
Last Day of Classes May 12 March 10 May 12
Commencement May 12 - 13 May 12 - 13 May 12 - 13
Residence Halls Close May 13 May 13 May 13
Final Grades Available

May 17

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

March 15

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

May 17

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




University Holidays for Students

Spring Break March 13 - 17
Spring Holiday   April 7

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 17 – August 3, 2023


 

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 3)

May 17 – July 10

10-Week Term

 

May 24 – August 3

First 5-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

May 24 – June 28

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 4)

June 14 – August 3

Second 5-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

June 29 – August 3

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 23 May 23 May 23 May 23 May 23
First Day of Classes May 17 May 24 May 24 June 14 June 29
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature May 18 May 25 May 25 June 15 June 30
Late Registration Begins (Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) May 19 – 22 May 26 – 31 May 26 June 16 - 19 July 3
Memorial Day Holiday May 29 May 29 May 29 Does not apply to MS4 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature May 22 May 31 May 26 June 19 July 3
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 26 June 7 May 31 June 23 July 6
Deadline to File Petition for Residency June 7 June 7 June 7 June 7 June 7
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 15 July 3 June 13 July 13 July 19
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term July 3 July 3 July 3 July 3 July 3
Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) July 3 July 27 June 21 July 27 July 27

Final Exams

July 7 - 10 August 1 - 3 June 28 August 2 - 3 August 3
Last Day of Classes July 10 August 3 June 28 August 3 August 3
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 4 August 4 August 4 August 4 August 4
Final Grades Available

July 13

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

August 8

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

July 3

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

August 8

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

August 8

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




University Holidays for Students

Memorial Day Holiday May 29
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 16 – December 8, 2023


 

16-Week Term

(Full Term)

August 16 – December 8

First 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 1)

August 16 - October 10

Second 8-Week Term

(Mini-Semester 2)

October 11 - December 8

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 12 - 13 August 12 - 13 August 12 - 13
First Day of Classes August 16 August 16 October 11
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature August 17 August 17 October 12
Late Registration(Instructor Signature Required to Add a Class) ($25.00 Late Fee Assessed) August 18 - 25 August 18 - 21 October 13 - 16
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature August 25 August 21 October 16
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term August 25 August 25 August 25
Last Day to Cancel Registration (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) September 1 August 25 October 20
Last Day to Enroll in Payment Plan with University Accounts Receivable TBD TBD TBD
Deadline to File Petition for Residency September 1 September 1 September 1
Labor Day Holiday September 4 September 4 Does not apply to MS2
Early Performance Grades Available (100 & 200 level courses) September 22 - 26 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 2 October 2 October 2
Indigenous People's Day October 9 October 9 Does not apply to MS2
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) October 16 September 15 November 8
Spring Registration Begins Registration Schedule Registration Schedule Registration Schedule
Thanksgiving Holiday November 20 - 24 Does not apply to MS1 November 20 - 24
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) December 1

October 3 

(date only applies if registered for all MS1 classes)

December 1
Final Exams December 4 - 8 October 9 - 10 December 7 - 8
Last Day of Classes December 8 October 10 December 8
Commencement December 8 - 9 December 8 - 9 December 8 - 9
Residence Halls Close December 9 December 9 December 9
Final Grades Available

December 13

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

October 13

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

December 13

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




University Holidays for Students

Labor Day Holiday September 4
Thanksgiving Holiday   November 20 - 24

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.