Academic Calendar
2026 - Spring
All deadlines are at 12:00 midnight unless otherwise stated.
All dates and deadlines are subject to change.
Deadline for payment in full or enrollment payment plan. Class schedules subject to cancellation if full payment not made or not enrolled in payment plan.
New freshmen and transfer student orientation
Classes begin
Holiday
Last day to drop a course without a grade (5th class day) 11:59 p.m.
Last day to register or add a course (6th class day) 5:00 p.m.
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Apply online via myState for May 2026 graduation - $50 fee applies. Graduate Students must be currently enrolled to apply for graduation.
Deadline for undergraduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework (30 calendar days)
First progress grades reporting deadline (30th class day)
Mid-point of semester
Last day to drop a class with a "W" grade (36th class day) 5:00 p.m. Note that tuition charges will still apply.
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Spring Break – No Classes Scheduled (Dates Subject to Change)
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Faculty advising for pre-registration (Some departments begin advising earlier)
Last day to apply for May 2026 degree via myState with $50 fee
Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
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Late May 2026 Degree Application via myState - $50 fee plus $100 late application fee
Holiday (Classes will not meet; University offices closed)
Holiday (Classes will not meet; University offices open)
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Pre-registration period for summer and fall semesters
Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of classes remaining)
Progress grade reporting closes
Deadline (last day) to apply for May 2026 graduation via myState with $50 fee plus $100 late application fee
Last regularly scheduled class day
Additional Day for Monday classes that meet once per week. Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous semester to submit the coursework.
Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
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Final examinations (May 7, 8, 11, 12, 13)
Doctoral Graduation and Hooding Ceremony (Ph.D. & Ed.D.) – 4:00 p.m. (Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall)
MSU-Meridian Commencement - 11:00 a.m. (MSU Riley Center in Meridian, MS)
Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Colleges TBD
Colleges TBD
Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Colleges TBD
Colleges TBD
Last day for May 2026 degree applicants to pay account balance
Starkville Campus Commencement – 9:30 a.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Colleges TBD
Colleges TBD
Starkville Campus Commencement – 3:30 p.m. (Humphrey Coliseum)
Colleges TBD
Colleges TBD
Final Grades Due 10:00 a.m.
Undergraduate academic forgiveness unavailable due to end of term process
Last day for undergraduate degree candidates to apply for academic forgiveness