Fall Semester 2023
| March 1 |
Wednesday |
Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship Application Priority Deadline |
| March 31 |
Friday |
Financial aid priority deadline |
| July 31 |
Monday |
Staff Convocation |
| August 7-11 |
Monday-Friday |
Open Enrollment |
| August 14 |
Monday |
New Personnel Orientation |
| August 15 |
Tuesday |
Fall Faculty Convocation
Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| August 16 |
Wednesday |
Campus Workshops
Advising/Registration - All faculty return (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes) |
| August 17 |
Thursday |
All full term and 1st term face-to-face online classes begin |
| August 21 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online Classes Begin |
| September 4 |
Monday |
Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 8) |
| September 11 |
Monday |
Fall 13-week courses start |
| September 15 |
Friday |
2023-24 Mississippi State Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| October 1 |
Sunday |
2024-25 Mississippi State Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| October 2 |
Monday |
Advisement Month begins for Spring 2024 |
| October 9-10 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Columbus Day holidays; Night class make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; Residence Halls remain open) |
| October 11-13 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams for full term classes |
| October 12-13 |
Thursday-Friday |
Final exams for first term classes. Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| October 17 |
Tuesday |
All 2nd term face-to-face classes online begin |
| November 1 |
Wednesday |
Fall 2023 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Rock the Registration begins for Spring 2024
Spring semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Health Informaiton Technology, Public Health/Navigator, Surgical Technology, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing and Associates Degree Nursing Programs)
Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2023 |
| November 17 |
Friday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| November 20-24 |
Monday-Friday |
Thanksgiving holidays |
| November 26 |
Sunday |
Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| December 7-13 |
Thursday-Wednesday |
Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses |
| December 12 |
Thursday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| December 15 |
Friday |
Begin Christmas holidays; All offices close at 5:00 p.m. |
| |
|
|
Fall Semester 2023 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term |
Last day to withdraw
with a “W” grade |
Last day for 100% refund |
Last day for 90% refund |
|
| Full Term |
October 26 |
August 16 |
August 31 |
| 1st 8 week term |
September 21 |
August 16 |
August 24 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
November 21 |
October 16 |
October 24 |
| September 13-Week Term |
November 6 |
September 10 |
September 23 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
November 3 |
August 20 |
September 4 |
| MSVCC (online) September 13 week term |
November 15 |
September 10 |
September 21 |
| MSVCC (online) August 8 week term |
September 29 |
August 20 |
August 28 |
| MSVCC (online) October 8 week term |
November 24 |
October 15 |
October 19 |
| MSVCC (online) August 4 week term |
September 8 |
August 20 |
August 24 |
| MSVCC (online) September 4 week term |
October 6 |
September 17 |
September 21 |
| MSVCC (online) October 4 week term |
November 3 |
October 15 |
October 19 |
| MSVCC (online) November 4 week term |
December 1 |
November 12 |
November 17 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change
Spring Semester 2024
| December 18-January 9 |
Monday-Tuesday (3 weeks) |
Merrymester classes begin |
| January 2 |
Tuesday |
Employees return to work |
| January 2-5 |
Tuesday-Friday |
Spring Campus Meetings |
| January 3-9 |
Wednesday-Tuesday |
Open Enrollment (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.) |
| January 8 |
Monday |
Residence Halls check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m |
| January 10 |
Wednesday |
Full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| January 15 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| January 16 |
Tuesday |
Online classes begin |
| February 5 |
Monday |
Spring 13-week courses begin |
| February 12-13 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Mardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, February 16 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 23.
(First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean). Residence halls remain open. |
| February 28-March 1 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams |
| February 29-March 1 |
Thursday-Friday |
1st Term Final Exams |
| March 1 |
Friday |
Midterm grades due for full term courses
Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2024
|
| March 5 |
Tuesday |
Second term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for MSVCC online classes) |
| March 15 |
Friday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 18-22 |
Monday-Friday |
Spring holidays |
| March 24 |
Sunday |
Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| March 29 |
Friday |
Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| April 1 |
Monday |
Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2024
Spring 2024 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
Fall 2024 Priority Deadline for Foundation Scholarship Applications |
| April 2 |
Tuesday |
Residence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2024 |
| April 29-May 3 |
Monday-Friday |
Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses |
| May 2 |
Thursday |
Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 9 |
Thursday |
Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 15 |
Wednesday |
Summer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options Programs, EMS/Paramedic to RN, Respiratory Therapist to RN Traditional and Hybrid Option Programs) |
Spring Semester 2024 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term |
Last day to withdraw
with a “W” grade |
Last day for 100% refund |
Last day for 90% refund |
|
| Full Term |
March 25 |
January 9 |
January 24 |
| 1st 8 week term |
February 14 |
January 9 |
January 17 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
April 9 |
March 4 |
March 12 |
| 13-Week term |
April 2 |
February 4 |
February 17 |
| MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week term |
January 3 |
December 17 |
December 21 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
March 29 |
January 15 |
January 30 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term |
April 1 |
February 4 |
February 17 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term |
February 23 |
January 15 |
January 23 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term |
April 19 |
March 10 |
March 18 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term |
February 2 |
January 15 |
January 19 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term |
March 1 |
February 11 |
February 15 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term |
March 29 |
March 10 |
March 14 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term |
April 26 |
April 7 |
April 11 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.
Summer Semesters 2024
| May 6-24 |
Monday-Friday (3 weeks) |
Maymester Classes begin |
| May 24 |
Friday |
Summer 2024 Registration |
| May 27 |
Monday |
Memorial Day holiday (Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, June 7) |
| May 28 |
Tuesday |
All full-term and 1st term face to face classes begin |
| June 3 |
Monday |
All full-term and 1st term MSVCC online classes begin |
| June 25 |
Tuesday |
Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| June 28 |
Friday |
1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term
Summer 2024 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Fall 2024 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Surgical Technology and Respiratory Care Technology Programs) |
| July 1 |
Monday |
2nd term MSVCC online classes begin |
| July 1-5 |
Monday-Friday |
Summer Break |
| July 8 |
Monday |
2nd term face to face classes begins |
| July 29-August 2 |
Monday-Friday |
Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| August 2 |
Friday |
2nd term final exams |
Summer Semester 2024 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term |
Last day to withdraw
with a “W” grade |
Last day for 100% refund |
Last day for 90% refund |
|
| Full Term |
July 10 |
May 27 |
June 5 |
| 1st Term |
June 19 |
May 27 |
May 31 |
| 2nd Term |
July 29 |
July 7 |
July 11 |
| Maymester term |
May 17 |
May 5 |
May 9 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
July 12 |
June 2 |
June 10 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term |
June 21 |
June 2 |
June 7 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term |
July 19 |
June 30 |
July 5 |
* The refund deadline and last day to receive a “W” for short term, weekend and online classes vary.
Please contact the Admissions Office for questions regarding those dates
Semester Testing Schedule
Fall Semester 2023 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
|
|
| Thursday, December 7 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
TR |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m |
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. |
TR |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m |
2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. |
TR |
| |
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Friday, December 8 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| Saturday, December 9 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
|
| Monday, December 11 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
MW |
| Tuesday, December 12 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
|
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. |
TR |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Wednesday, December 13 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Other classes |
|
| |
|
|
|
Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week.
Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.
Spring Semester 2024 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
|
|
| Saturday, April 27 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
|
| Monday, April 29 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| Tuesday, April 30 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
TR |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. |
TR |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. |
TR |
| |
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Wednesday, May 1 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. |
MWF |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| |
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
MW |
| Thursday, May 2 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
|
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. |
TR |
| |
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. |
TR |
| |
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Friday, May 3 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Other classes |
|
Evening class exams will be the last meeting of the semester during exam week.
Exams in all flexibly scheduled courses will be given during the last class meeting.
|
