Spring 2026 

Jan. 8

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense for One-credit Extension. 
Jan. 13 

Spring Semester Classes begin. 
Jan. 15

One-credit Extension deadline; last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline.
Jan. 19

Martin L. King Day (no classes, offices closed)
Jan. 20

Last day to self-add spring classes online.
Jan. 27 

Last day to self-drop spring classes online.
Feb. 3

Last day to drop classes without a "W" grade.
Feb. 5

Last day for graduate students to file for graduation in MyMSU or via a Graduation Application (only used when a student has applied for the same degree in a prior term).
Mar. 16-20

Spring Break (no classes, offices open) 
Mar. 25 

Priority Registration Opens for Summer/Fall 2026.
Apr. 3 

University Day (no classes, offices open)
Apr. 15

Last day to drop classes with a "W" grade.
Apr. 24

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense if the student plans to graduate Spring 2026.
May. 1 

Last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline. Submission of draft at minimum 2-3 weeks prior.
May. 7 

Last day of classes. Spring Semester ends.

Last day to withdraw Graduation Application and file for One-credit Extension.
May. 8

Spring Commencement 2026

Summer 2026

May. 18

Summer Semester Begins, May 4x4 Begins
May. 25

Memorial Day (no classes, offices closed)
June. 4

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense for One-credit Extension. 
June. 10

Last day for graduate students to file for graduation in MyMSU or via a Graduation Application (only used when a student has applied for the same degree in a prior term).
June. 11

One-credit Extension deadline; last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline.
June. 15

June 4x4 Begins. 
July. 3

Independence Day (no classes, offices closed)
July. 13

July 4x4 Begins
July. 24

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense if the student plans to graduate Summer 2026.
July. 31 Last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline. Submission of draft at minimum 2-3 weeks prior.
Aug.  7

Last day of classes. Summer Semester ends.

Last day to withdraw Graduation Application and file for One-credit Extension.

 

Fall 2026

Aug. 27

Classes Begin.
Sept. 1 

Last day to self-add classes online.
Sept  4

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense for One-credit Extension. 
Sept. 7

Labor Day (no classes, offices closed) 
Sept. 9 

Last day to self-drop classes online.
Sept. 11

One-credit Extension deadline; last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline.
Sept. 16

Last day to drop classes without a "W" grade.

Sept. 20 

Last day for graduate students to file for graduation in MyMSU or via a Graduation Application (only used when a student has applied for the same degree in a prior term).
Nov. 11

Veteran's Day (no classes, offices closed) 
Nov. 18

Last day to drop classes with a "W" grade.
Nov. 23-27

Fall Break (no classes, offices open) (offices closed 26 - 27)
Dec. 4

Last day for master’s and doctoral comprehensive examination or thesis/dissertation defense if the student plans to graduate Fall 2026.
Dec. 11 Last day for formatting approval of Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) by the formatting advisor. 5PM deadline. Submission of draft at minimum 2-3 weeks prior.
Dec. 17

Last day of classes. Summer Semester ends.

Last day to withdraw Graduation Application and file for One-credit Extension.