Academic Calendar
Important Dates
Summer 2026 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Maymester Classes BEGIN (3 weeks) |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | Open Registration & Final Registration for Full-Term Summer 2026 BEGINS |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | Open Registration & Final Registration for Full-Term Summer 2026 ENDS |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 1) |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | All full-term and 1st term face to face classes begin |
| Monday, June 1, 2026 | MSVCC Online full term classes begin |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Maymester Classes END (3 weeks) |
| Friday, June 5, 2026 | Maymester grades due |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | 1st term final exams |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Registration for 2nd term |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Online June 8-week midterm grades and June 4-week final grades due |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | MSVCC Online 2nd term classes begin |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | Summer Break BEGINS |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Summer Break ENDS |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Last day to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | 2nd term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Fall 2026 Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (EMT/EMS-Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Technology Programs, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology and Massage Therapy) |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Summer 2026 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | Online June 8-week and July 4-week final grades due |
| Monday, July 27, 2026 | Full-term final exams BEGIN (given during the last class meeting) |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Full-term final exams END |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | 2nd Term Final Exams |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Final grades due by NOON |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | School of Nursing & Health Professions Pinning Ceremony |
Summer 2026 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 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 |
Fall 2026 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Residence Hall Applications Open for Fall 2026 |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Financial aid priority deadline |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Foundation Scholarship Application Priority deadline |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | All Career & Technical Education Faculty return |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Fall Term Begins |
| Tuesday, August 4-19, 2026 | Fallmester |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Staff Convocation Tentative |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Advising/Registration BEGINS - (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes. |
| Friday, August 14, 2026 | New Personnel Orientation |
| Friday, August 14, 2026 | Fallmester midterm grades due |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Fall Faculty Convocation; All faculty return |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Campus Workshops |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Advising/Registration ENDS |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Fallmester grades due by NOON |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | All full term and first term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Online August 15-week, August 4-week and August 8-week classes begin |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Online August 4-week midterm grades due |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labor Day holiday |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Fall 13-week courses start |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 2026-27 State of Mississippi Financial Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | First term face-to-face and online August 8-week mid-term grades due |
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | Online August 4-week final grades due by NOON |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 | Online September-4week courses begin |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Advisement month begins for Spring 2027 |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 2027-28 FAFSA and State of Mississippi Financial Aid applications open (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | Online September 4-week mid-term grades due |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Final exams for first term classes BEGIN. |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Midterm exams for full term classes END |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Final exams for first term classes END. |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Final grades for first term courses |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Fall Break BEGINS; Night class make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean. (All offices closed; Residence Halls remain open) |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Fall Break ENDS |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | All second term face-to-face classes begin |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Spring 2027 Residence Hall Application opens for incoming students |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Online August 15-week midterm grades due; August 8-week and September 4-week final grades due |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Midterm grades due for Fall 13-week courses |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | Online October 4-week and October 8-week classes begin |
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Online October 4-week mid-term grades due |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Registration begins for Spring 2027 |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Fall 2026 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Spring semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (Associate Degree Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology) |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Spring 2027 Residence hall room-reclaim begins for current students |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | Second term face-to-face and online October 8-week midterm grades due |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | Online October 4-week final grades due by NOON |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | Online November 4-week courses begin |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving holidays BEGIN |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving holidays END |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Online November 4-week midterm grades due |
| Sunday, November 29, 2026 | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, December 4, 2026 | Online August 15-week final grades due by NOON |
| Monday, December 7, 2026 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses BEGIN |
| Thursday, December 10, 2026 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses END |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Final Grades due for full term courses, second term courses, and Fall 13-week courses by NOON |
| Friday, December 11, 2026 | Online October 8-wk and November 4-wk online grades due by NOON |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Fall 2026 Nursing and Health Professions Pinning Ceremony |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Spring semester School of Nursing and Health Professions application deadline (Occupational Therapy Assistant) |
| Friday, December 18, 2026 | Winter Break BEGINS; Normal hours observed. |
Fall 2026 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 29 | August 19 | September 3 |
| 1st 8 week term | September 24 | August 19 | August 27 |
| 2nd 8 week term | November 18 | October 13 | October 21 |
| 13-Week Term | November 3 | September 7 | September 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | November 6 | August 23 | September 7 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term | November 3 | September 7 | September 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Aug 8 week term | October 2 | August 23 | August 31 |
| MSVCC (online) Oct 8 week term | November 27 | October 18 | October 26 |
| MSVCC (online) Aug 4 week term | September 11 | August 23 | August 27 |
| MSVCC (online) Sep 4 week term | October 9 | September 20 | September 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Oct 4 week term | November 6 | October 18 | October 22 |
| MSVCC (online) Nov 4 week term | December 4 | November 15 | November 19 |
Fall 2026 Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 5 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | |
| Monday, December 7 | 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, December 8 | 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, December 9 | 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, December 10 | 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, December 11 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes |
Spring 2027 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Merrymester classes BEGIN (3 Weeks) |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Merrymester midterm grades due |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Employees return to work |
| Monday, January 4, 2027 | Spring Campus Meetings BEGIN |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | Merrymester classes END |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Merrymester grades due by NOON |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Spring Campus Meetings END |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Advising & Final Registration BEGINS (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.) |
| Monday, January 11, 2027 | Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | Advising & Final Registration ENDS |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Full term and 1st term face-face classes begin |
| Monday, January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| Tuesday, January 19, 2027 | Online January 15-week, January 8-week, and January 4-week classes begin |
| Friday, January 29, 2027 | Online January 4-week midterm grades due |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Spring 13-week classes begin |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | Mardi Gras holidays BEGIN; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 12. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open. |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | Mardi Gras holidays END |
| Friday, February 12, 2027 | First term face-to-face and online January 8-week midterm grades due |
| Friday, February 12, 2027 | January 4-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 | Online February 4-week classes begin |
| Monday, February 15, 2027 | Fall 2027 Residence Hall Application opens for new students |
| Friday, February 26, 2027 | Online February 4-week midterm grades due |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2027 |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN |
| Thursday, March 4, 2027 | 1st Term Final Exams BEGIN |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | Midterm exams for full term classes END |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | 1st Term Final Exams END |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| Monday, March 8, 2027 | First term final grades due by NOON |
| Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | Second term face-to-face classes begin |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | Midterm grades due for Spring 13-week courses |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | January 15-week online midterm grades due |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | January 8-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Friday, March 12, 2027 | February 4-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 | Online March 8-week and March 4-week classes begin |
| Monday, March 15, 2027 | Spring holidays BEGIN |
| Friday, March 19, 2027 | Spring holidays END |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Online March 4-week midterm grades due |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| Thursday, April 1, 2027 | Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2027 |
| Thursday, April 1, 2027 | Spring 2027 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Friday, April 2, 2027 | Residence Hall Room reclaim begins for Fall 2027 for current students |
| Friday, April 9, 2027 | March 4-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Friday, April 9, 2027 | Second term face-to-face and online March 8-week midterm grades due |
| Monday, April 12, 2027 | Online April 4-week classes begin |
| Friday, April 23, 2027 | Online April 4-week midterm grades due |
| Friday, April 30, 2027 | January 15-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Foundation Scholarship Application Priority Deadline |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses BEGIN |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses END |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | March 8-week online and April 4-week online final grades due by NOON |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Final Grades due for full term courses, second term courses, and Spring 13-week courses by NOON |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Adult Education Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | School of Nursing & Health Professions Pinning Ceremony & General Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| Tuesday, May 18, 2027 | Summer Semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application deadline (Emergency Medical Technician, LPN to RN Traditional and Hybrid Options Programs and Transition into Practical/Professional Nursing Pathways (TPNP). |
Spring 2027 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 24 | January 12 | January 26 |
| 1st 8 week term | February 17 | January 12 | January 19 |
| 2nd 8 week term | April 13 | March 8 | March 15 |
| 13-Week Term | March 29 | January 31 | February 12 |
| MSVCC (online) Dec 3 week term | December 26 | December 14 | December 18 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | April 2 | January 18 | February 2 |
| MSVCC (online) 13 week term | March 29 | January 31 | February 12 |
| MSVCC (online) Jan 8 week term | February 26 | January 18 | January 27 |
| MSVCC (online) Mar 8 week term | April 23 | March 14 | March 22 |
| MSVCC (online) Jan 4 week term | February 5 | January 18 | January 22 |
| MSVCC (online) Feb 4 week term | March 5 | February 14 | February 18 |
| MSVCC (online) Mar 4 week term | April 2 | March 14 | March 18 |
| MSVCC (online) Apr 4 week term | April 30 | April 11 | April 15 |
Spring 2027 Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 1 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | |
| Monday, May 3 | 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, May 4 | 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 5 | 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 6 | 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 7 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes |