Fall Semester 2025
| February 14 |
Monday |
Residence Hall Applications Open for Fall 2025 |
| April 1 |
Tuesday |
Financial aid priority deadline; Application for Dual Credit/Dual Enrolled State Aid Scholarship opens; Foundation Scholarship Application Priority Deadline |
| August 11-15 |
Monday-Friday |
Open Registration |
| August 14 |
Thursday |
New Personnel Orientation |
| August 15 |
Friday |
Fall Faculty Convocation; All faculty return |
| August 18 |
Monday |
Campus Workshops |
| August 19 |
Tuesday |
Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| August 19-20 |
Tuesday-Wednesday |
Advising/Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes) |
| August 21 |
Thursday |
All full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| August 25 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online full term and first-term classes begin |
| September 1 |
Monday |
Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 5) |
| September 8 |
Monday |
Fall 13-week courses start |
| September 15 |
Monday |
2025-26 State of Mississippi Financial Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| September 22 |
Monday |
Online August 4-week grades due
Online September 4-week courses begin |
| September 26 |
Friday |
Staff Convocation |
| October 1 |
Wednesday |
Advisement Month begins for Spring 2026
2026-27 FAFSA and State of Mississippi State Financial Aid application opens (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| October 8-10 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams for full term classes |
| October 9-10 |
Thursday-Friday |
Final exams for first term classes. |
| October 10 |
Friday |
Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| October 13-14 |
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 15 |
Wednesday |
All 2nd term face-to-face classes begin
Spring 2026 Residence Hall Application opens for incoming students |
| October 20 |
Monday |
Online August 15-wk midterm grades, August 8-wk final grades, and September 4-week final grades due
MSVCC Online 2nd term and October 4-week classes begin |
| November 3 |
Monday |
Registration begins for Spring 2026
Fall 2025 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Spring semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (Associates Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology, and Health Care Assistant) |
| November 4 |
Tuesday |
Spring 2026 Residence Hall room-reclaim begins for current residents |
| November 17 |
Monday |
Online October 4-week grades due |
| November 21 |
Friday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| November 24-28 |
Monday-Friday |
Thanksgiving holidays |
| November 30 |
Sunday |
Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| December 8-12 |
Monday-Friday |
Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses |
| December 11 |
Thursday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| December 12 |
Friday |
Final grades due for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses |
| December 15 |
Monday |
Online October 8-wk and November 4-wk online grades due |
| December 16 |
Tuesday |
School of Nursing and Health Professions Pinning and Recognition Ceremony |
| December 19 |
Friday |
Begin Winter Break; Offices close at 2:00 p.m. |
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Fall 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 |
October 30 |
August 20 |
September 4 |
| 1st 8 week term |
September 25 |
August 20 |
August 28 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
November 19 |
October 14 |
October 22 |
| 13-Week Term |
November 3 |
September 7 |
September 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
November 7 |
August 24 |
September 8 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term |
November 3 |
September 7 |
September 19 |
| MSVCC (online) August 8 week term |
October 3 |
August 24 |
September 1 |
| MSVCC (online) October 8 week term |
November 28 |
October 19 |
October 27 |
| MSVCC (online) August 4 week term |
September 12 |
August 24 |
August 28 |
| MSVCC (online) September 4 week term |
October 10 |
September 21 |
September 25 |
| MSVCC (online) October 4 week term |
November 7 |
October 19 |
October 23 |
| MSVCC (online) November 4 week term |
December 5 |
November 16 |
November 20 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change
Spring Semester 2026
| December 16-January 8 |
(3 weeks) |
Merrymester classes |
| January 5 |
Monday |
Employees return to work |
| January 5-7 |
Monday-Wednesday |
Spring Campus Meetings |
| January 8 |
Thursday |
Spring Convocation |
| January 9 |
Friday |
Merrymester grades due |
| January 7-14 |
Wednesday-Wednesday |
Open Registration (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.) |
| January 13 |
Tuesday |
Residence Hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m |
| January 14 |
Wednesday |
Full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| January 19 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| January 20 |
Tuesday |
MSVCC Online full term and 1st term classes begin |
| February 2 |
Monday |
Spring 13-week courses begin |
| February 16 |
Monday |
Online January 4-week grades due
Online February 4-week classes begin |
| February 16-17 |
Monday-Tuesday |
Mardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make-up on Friday, February 20 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 27.
(First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean). Residence halls remain open. |
| February 18 |
Wednesday |
Fall 2026 Residence Hall Application opens for incoming students |
| March 2 |
Monday |
Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2026 |
| March 4-6 |
Wednesday-Friday |
Midterm Exams for full term classes |
| March 5-6 |
Thursday-Friday |
1st Term Final Exams |
| March 6 |
Friday |
Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| March 9 |
Monday |
Second term face-to-face classes begin |
| March 13 |
Friday |
Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 16 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online January 15-week midterm grades, January 8-week final grades, and February 4-week final grades due
MSVCC Online 2nd term and March 4-week classes begin |
| March 16-20 |
Monday-Friday |
Spring holidays |
| March 22 |
Sunday |
Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| April 1 |
Wednesday |
Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Degree/Diploma application deadline
Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology)
Foundation Scholarship Application Priority Deadline |
| April 2 |
Thursday |
Fall 2026 Residence Hall Room Reclaim begins for current students |
| Aprill 3 |
Friday |
Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| April 13 |
Monday |
Online March 4-week grades due
Online April 4-week classes begin |
| May 4-8 |
Monday-Friday |
Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses |
| May 7 |
Thursday |
Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 11 |
Monday |
March 8-week online and April 4-week online final grades due |
| May 12 |
Tuesday |
HSE Graduation |
| May 13 |
Wednesday |
Nurse Pinning and General Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 18 |
Monday |
Summer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options Programs and Transition into Practical/Professional Nursing Pathways (TPNP) |
Spring Semester 2026 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 25 |
January 13 |
January 27 |
| 1st 8 week term |
February 18 |
January 13 |
January 20 |
| 2nd 8 week term |
April 13 |
March 8 |
March 16 |
| 13-Week term |
March 30 |
February 1 |
February 13 |
| MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week term |
January 8 |
December 15 |
December 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
April 4 |
January 19 |
February 3 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term |
March 30 |
February 1 |
February 13 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term |
February 27 |
January 19 |
January 28 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term |
April 24 |
March 15 |
March 23 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term |
February 6 |
January 19 |
January 23 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term |
March 6 |
February 15 |
February 19 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term |
April 3 |
March 15 |
March 19 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term |
May 1 |
April 12 |
April 16 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.
Summer Semesters 2026
| May 12-June 4 |
3 Week |
Maymester Classes |
| May 18-22 |
Monday-Friday |
Open Registration & Final Registration for Full-Term Summer 2026 |
| May 25 |
Monday |
Memorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 1) |
| May 26 |
Tuesday |
All full-term and 1st term face to face classes begin |
| June 1 |
Monday |
MSVCC Online full term classes begin |
| June 5 |
Friday |
Maymester grades due |
| June 26 |
Friday |
1st term final exams
Registration for 2nd term |
| June 29 |
Monday |
Online June 8-week midterm grades and June 4-week final grades due
MSVCC Online 2nd term classes begin |
| June 29-July 3 |
Monday-Friday |
Summer Break |
| June 30 |
Tuesday |
Last day to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| July 6 |
Monday |
2nd term face to face classes begin
Fall 2026 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory, Respiratory Technology Programs, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology and Massage Therapy)
Summer 2026 Degree/Diploma Deadline |
| July 27 |
Monday |
Online June 8-week and July 4-week final grades due |
| July 27-31 |
Monday-Friday |
Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| July 31 |
Friday |
2nd term final exams |
Summer Semester 2026 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 7 |
May 25 |
June 1 |
| 1st Term |
June 16 |
May 25 |
May 28 |
| 2nd Term |
July 27 |
July 5 |
July 8 |
| Maymester term |
May 29 |
May 11 |
May 15 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term |
July 10 |
May 31 |
June 8 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term |
June 19 |
May 31 |
June 4 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term |
July 17 |
June 28 |
July 2 |
* 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 2026 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
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| Saturday, December 6 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
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| Monday, December 8 |
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 |
| Tuesday, December 9 |
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 |
| Wednesday, December 10 |
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 |
| Thursday, December 11 |
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 |
| Friday, December 12 |
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 2026 • All Campuses
| Date |
Exam Time |
Class Time |
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| Saturday, May 2 |
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Saturday morning classes |
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| Monday, May 4 |
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 |
| Tuesday, May 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 |
| Wednesday, May 6 |
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 |
| Thursday, May 7 |
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 |
| Friday, May 8 |
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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