Fall Semester 2024
| March 29 |
Friday |
Financial aid priority deadline |
| April 1 |
Monday |
Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship Application Priority Deadline |
| August 12-16 |
Monday-Friday |
Open Registration |
| August 14 |
Wednesday |
New Personnel Orientation |
| August 15 |
Thursday |
Fall Faculty Convocation; All faculty return |
| August 16 |
Friday |
Campus Workshops |
| August 19 |
Monday |
Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| August 19-20 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Advising/Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes) |
| August 21 |
Wednesday |
All full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| August 26 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online full term and first-term classes begin |
| September 2 |
Monday |
Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 6) |
| September 9 |
Monday |
Fall 13-week courses start |
| September 10 |
Tuesday |
Staff Convocation |
| September 15 |
Sunday |
2024-25 State of Mississippi Financial Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| October 1 |
Tuesday |
Advisement Month begins for Spring 2025
2025-26 FAFSA and State of Mississippi State Financial Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| October 9-11 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams for full term classes |
| October 10-11 |
Thursday-Friday |
Final exams for first term classes. |
| October 11 |
Friday |
Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| October 14-15 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Fall Break; Night class make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; Residence Halls remain open) |
| October 16 |
Wednesday |
All 2nd term face-to-face classes begin |
| October 21 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online 2nd term classes begin |
| November 1 |
Friday |
Registration begins for Spring 2025
Fall 2024 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Spring semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (Associates Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs) |
| November 4 |
Monday |
Residence hall room-reclaim begins for Spring 2025 |
| November 22 |
Friday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| November 25-29 |
Monday-Friday |
Thanksgiving holidays |
| December 1 |
Sunday |
Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| December 4 |
Wednesday |
Final examinations for Wednesday night classes |
| December 5-11 |
Thursday-Wednesday |
Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses |
| December 10 |
Tuesday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| December 12 |
Thursday |
School of Nursing and Health Professions Pinning and Recognition Ceremony |
| December 13 |
Friday |
Begin Christmas holidays; All offices close at 5:00 p.m. |
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Fall 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 |
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| Full Term |
October 30 |
August 20 |
September 4 |
| 1st 8 week term |
September 25 |
August 20 |
August 28 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
November 20 |
October 15 |
October 23 |
| 13-Week Term |
November 4 |
September 8 |
September 20 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
November 8 |
August 25 |
September 9 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term |
November 4 |
September 8 |
September 20 |
| MSVCC (online) August 8 week term |
October 4 |
August 25 |
September 2 |
| MSVCC (online) October 8 week term |
November 29 |
October 20 |
October 28 |
| MSVCC (online) August 4 week term |
September 13 |
August 25 |
August 29 |
| MSVCC (online) September 4 week term |
October 11 |
September 22 |
September 26 |
| MSVCC (online) October 4 week term |
November 8 |
October 20 |
October 24 |
| MSVCC (online) November 4 week term |
December 6 |
November 17 |
November 21 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change
Spring Semester 2025
| December 16-January 3 |
Monday-Friday (3 weeks) |
Merrymester classes |
| January 2 |
Thursday |
Employees return to work |
| January 2-10 |
Thursday-Tuesday |
Spring Campus Meetings |
| January 2-14 |
Thursday-Tuesday |
Open Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.) |
| January 13 |
Monday |
Residence Hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m |
| January 15 |
Wednesday |
Full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| January 20 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| January 21 |
Tuesday |
MSVCC Online full term and 1st term classes begin |
| February 3 |
Monday |
Spring 13-week courses begin |
| March 3 |
Monday |
Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2025 |
| March 3-4 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Mardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, March 7 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, March 14.
(First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean). Residence halls remain open. |
| March 5-7 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams for full term classes |
| March 6-7 |
Thursday-Friday |
1st Term Final Exams |
| March 7 |
Friday |
Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| March 10 |
Wednesday |
Second term face-to-face classes begin |
| March 17 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online 2nd term classes begin |
| March 21 |
Sunday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 24-28 |
Monday-Friday |
Spring holidays |
| March 28 |
Friday |
Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| April 1 |
Tuesday |
Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2025
Spring 2025 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application priority deadline |
| April 2 |
Wednesday |
Residence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2025 |
| Aprill 18 |
Friday |
Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| May 1-7 |
Thursday-Wednesday |
Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses |
| May 6 |
Tuesday |
Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 13 |
Tuesday |
HSE Graduation |
| May 14 |
Wednesday |
Nurse Pinning and General Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 15 |
Thursday |
Summer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Health Care Assistant, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options, and Surgical Technology Programs) |
Spring Semester 2025 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term |
Last day to withdraw
with a “W” grade |
Last day for 100% refund |
Last day for 90% refund |
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| Full Term |
March 26 |
January 14 |
January 28 |
| 1st 8 week term |
February 19 |
January 14 |
January 21 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
April 14 |
March 9 |
March 17 |
| 13-Week term |
March 31 |
February 2 |
February 12 |
| MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week term |
January 3 |
December 22 |
December 26 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
April 4 |
January 20 |
February 4 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term |
March 31 |
February 2 |
February 12 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term |
February 28 |
January 20 |
January 28 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term |
April 25 |
March 16 |
March 24 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term |
February 7 |
January 20 |
January 24 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term |
March 7 |
February 16 |
February 20 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term |
April 4 |
March 16 |
March 20 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term |
May 2 |
April 13 |
April 17 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.
Summer Semesters 2025
| May 5 |
Monday |
Maymester Classes begin (3 weeks) |
| May 23 |
Friday |
Summer 2025 Registration |
| May 26 |
Monday |
Memorial Day holiday (Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, May 30) |
| May 27 |
Tuesday |
All full-term and 1st term face to face classes begin |
| June 2 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online full term classes begin |
| June 27 |
Thursday |
1st term final exams
Registration for 2nd term |
| June 30 |
Monday |
2nd term MSVCC online classes begin
Last day to complete the 2023.2024 FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| June 30-July 4 |
Monday-Friday |
Summer Break |
| July 1 |
Tuesday |
Summer 2025 Degree/Diploma Deadline |
| July 7 |
Monday |
2nd term face to face classes begin
Fall 2025 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Health Care Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory, and Respiratory Technology Programs) |
| July 28-August 2 |
Monday-Friday |
Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| August 1 |
Friday |
2nd term final exams |
Summer Semester 2025 Refund and Withdrawal Schedule
| Term |
Last day to withdraw
with a “W” grade |
Last day for 100% refund |
Last day for 90% refund |
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| Full Term |
July 8 |
May 26 |
June 2 |
| 1st Term |
June 17 |
May 26 |
May 29 |
| 2nd Term |
July 28 |
July 6 |
July 9 |
| Maymester term |
May 23 |
May 11 |
May 15 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
July 11 |
June 1 |
June 9 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term |
June 20 |
June 1 |
June 5 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term |
July 18 |
June 29 |
July 3 |
* 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 2024 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
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| Wednesday, December 4 |
Wednesday night classes |
Wednesday night classes |
W |
| Thursday, December 5 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
TR |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m |
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. |
TR |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m |
2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. |
TR |
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4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Friday, December 6 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| Saturday, December 7 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
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| Monday, December 9 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
MW |
| Tuesday, December 10 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
TR |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. |
TR |
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1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. |
TR |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. |
TR |
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4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Wednesday, December 11 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Other classes |
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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 2025 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
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| Wednesday, April 30 |
Wednesday night classes |
Wednesday night classes |
W |
| Thursday, May 1 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
TR |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. |
TR |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
2:00 p.m.-2:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. |
TR |
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4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Friday, May 2 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
8:00 a.m.-8:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
10:00 a.m.-10:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
11:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m. |
MWF |
| Saturday, May 3 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
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| Monday, May 5 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
9:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m. |
MWF |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
12:00 p.m.-12:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-1:53 p.m. |
MWF |
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4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. |
MW |
| Tuesday, May 6 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
TR |
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m. |
TR |
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1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m. |
TR |
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3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. |
TR |
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4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m. |
TR |
| Wednesday, May 7 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Other classes |
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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.
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