2027 - Spring

Academic Calendar

2027 - 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 freshman 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 2027 graduation - $50 Early Bird 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)
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 Class Scheduled (Dates subject to Change)
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Faculty advising for pre-registration
Second progress grade reporting deadline (end of week 10)
Holiday (Classes will not meet; University offices closed)
Holiday (Classes will not meet; University offices open)
Last day to apply for May 2027 degree via myState with $50 Early Bird Fee
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Apply online via myState for May 2027 degree - $150 Regular Degree Application Fee
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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 2027 graduation via myState - $150 Regular Degree Application Fee
Last regularly scheduled class day
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 5, 6, 7, 10, 11)
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
Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. Colleges TBD
Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. Colleges TBD
Last day for May 2027 degree applicants to pay account balance
Starkville Campus Commencement - 9:30 a.m. Colleges TBD
Starkville Campus Commencement - 3:30 p.m. 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