Academic Calendar
Important Dates
Spring 2021 Academic Schedule
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| December 18 - January 10 | Friday - Sunday (3 weeks) | Merrymester |
| January 4 | Monday | Employees return to work |
| January 4-8 | Monday - Friday | Open Enrollment/Advisement (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes, there will be no late registration period) |
| January 5-8 | Tuesday - Friday | Spring Campus Meetings |
| January 7 | Thursday | Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10am-5pm |
| January 11 | Monday | Full term and 1st term face-to-face classes begin |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| January 19 | Tuesday | Online classes begin |
| February 8 | Monday | Mardimester begins (Spring 13-week courses) |
| February 15-16 | Monday & Tuesday | Mardi Gras holidays; Full term Monday night only classes will make up on Friday, February 19 and full term Tuesday night classes will make up on Friday, February 26. (First term course make up dates will be made up at the discretion of the local dean.) Residence halls remain open. |
| February 26 | Friday | Second payment of total fees due in Business Office |
| March 1 | Monday | Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application deadline |
| March 3 - 5 | Wednesday - Friday | Midterm exams |
| March 4-5 | Thursday - Friday | 1st Term Final Exams |
| March 5 | Friday | Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| March 8 | Monday | Second term face-to-face classes begin (see eLearning calendar for MSVCCC online classes) |
| March 12 | Friday | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| March 15-19 | Monday - Friday | Spring holidays |
| March 21 | Sunday | Residence Halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| March 31 | Wednesday | Final payment of total fees due in Business Office |
| April 1 | Thursday | Spring 2021 Degree/Diploma application deadline; Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology) |
| April 2 | Friday | Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| April 12 | Monday | Priority Registration begins for Summer & Fall 2021 |
| April 13 | Tuesday | Residence Hall Room Reclaim begins for Fall 2021 |
| May 3 - 7 | Monday - Friday | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Mardimester courses |
| May 6 | Thursday | Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| May 13 | Thursday | Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| May 15 | Saturday | 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 2021 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 23 | January 10 | January 25 |
| 1st 8 week term | February 17 | January 10 | January 19 |
| 2nd 8 week term | April 8 | March 7 | March 22 |
| Mardimester term | April 7 | February 7 | February 19 |
| MSVCC (online) Full term | April 2 | January 18 | February 2 |
| MSVCC (online) January 8 week term | February 26 | January 18 | January 26 |
| MSVCC (online) March 8 week term | April 23 | March 14 | March 22 |
| MSVCC (online) January 4 week term | February 5 | January 18 | January 22 |
| MSVCC (online) February 4 week term | March 5 | February 14 | February 18 |
| MSVCC (online) March 4 week term | April 2 | March 14 | March 18 |
| MSVCC (online) April 4 week term | April 30 | April 11 | April 15 |
* MSVCC (online) dates subject to change.
Spring 2021 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 | |
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.
Summer 2021 Academic Schedule
| Date | Day of Week | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Friday | Summer 2021 Registration |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day holiday (Make-up date June 4) |
| June 1 | Tuesday | All full-term and 1st term face to face and online classes begin |
| June 28 | Monday | 2nd term online begins |
| June 30 | Wednesday | Final payment of total fees due Last day to complete the FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| July 2 | Friday | 1st term final exams; Registration for 2nd term |
| July 5 | Monday | Fall 2021 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, and Respiratory Care Technology Programs) |
| July 5 - 9 | Monday - Friday | Summer Break |
| July 12 | Monday | 2nd term face-to-face begins |
| August 2 - 6 | Monday - Friday | Full-term final exams (given during the last class meeting) |
| August 6 | Friday | 2nd Term Final Exams |
Summer 2021 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 13 | May 31 | June 8 |
| 1st 5 week term | June 22 | May 31 | June 3 |
| 2nd 5 week term | August 2 | July 11 | July 14 |
| MSVCC (online) Full Term | July 9 | May 31 | June 8 |
| MSVCC (online) 1st Term | June 18 | May 31 | June 4 |
| MSVCC (online) 2nd Term | July 16 | June 27 | July 1 |
* 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.
Spring 2025 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | Merrymester classes BEGIN (3 Weeks) |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Employees return to work |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Spring Campus Meetings BEGIN |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Open Registration BEGINS (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first term classes.) |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | Spring Campus Meetings END |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | Residence hall check in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | Open Registration ENDS |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 | Merrymester classes END |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Full term and 1st term face-face classes begin |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | MSVCC Online full term and 1st term classes begin |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | Spring 13-week classes begin |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Advisement Month begins for Summer and Fall 2025 |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | Mardi Gras holidays BEGIN; 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. |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | Mardi Gras holidays END |
| Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN |
| Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 1st Term Final Exams BEGIN |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | Midterm exams for full term classes END |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | 1st Term Final Exams END |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | Midterm grades due for full term courses |
| Monday, March 10, 2025 | Second term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, March 17, 2025 | MSVCC Online 2nd term classes begin |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, March 24, 2025 | Spring holidays BEGIN |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | Spring holidays END |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2025 |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Spring 2025 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Summer semester School of Nursing and Health Professions Application Deadline (Radiologic Technology) |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Gulf Coast STEM and Foundation & Alumni Scholarship application priority deadline |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | Residence hall room reclaim begins for Fall 2025 |
| Friday, April 18, 2025 | Good Friday holiday (residence halls remain open) |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses BEGIN |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Residence halls close at 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Final examinations for full term courses, second term courses and Spring 13-week courses END |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | HSE Graduation |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | Nurse Pinning and General Graduation – Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 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 2025 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 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) Jan 8 week term | February 28 | January 20 | January 28 |
| MSVCC (online) Mar 8 week term | April 25 | March 16 | March 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Jan 4 week term | February 7 | January 20 | January 24 |
| MSVCC (online) Feb 4 week term | March 7 | February 16 | February 20 |
| MSVCC (online) Mar 4 week term | April 4 | March 16 | March 20 |
| MSVCC (online) Apr 4 week term | May 2 | April 13 | April 17 |
Spring 2025 Testing Schedule
| Date | Exam Time | Class Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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, May 2 | 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, May 3 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Saturday morning classes | |
| Monday, 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 | |
| Tuesday, 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 | |
| Wednesday, May 7 | 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Other classes |
Summer 2025 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | Maymester Classes BEGIN (3 weeks) |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | Summer 2025 Registration |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 | Memorial Day holiday (Monday night only classes make-up date May 30) |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | All full-term and 1st term face to face classes begin |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | MSVCC Online full term classes begin |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | 1st term final exams |
| Friday, June 27, 2025 | Registration for 2nd term |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | 2nd term MSVCC online classes begin |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | Last day to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA for summer financial aid |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | Summer Break BEGINS |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | Summer Break ENDS |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Summer 2025 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | 2nd term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | 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 Care Technology Programs) |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | Full-term final exams BEGIN (given during the last class meeting) |
| Saturday, August 2, 2025 | Full-term final exams END |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | 2nd Term Final Exams |
Summer 2025 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 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 |
Fall 2025 Academic Schedule
| Start Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Residence Hall Applications Open for Fall 2025 |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Financial aid priority deadline |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Application for Dual Credit/Dual Enrolled State Aid Scholarship opens |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Foundation Scholarship Application Priority deadline |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | Staff Convocation |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | Open Registration BEGINS |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | New Personnel Orientation |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Open Registration ENDS |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | Fall Faculty Convocation; All faculty return |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 | Campus Workshops |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Residence Hall check-in for students with housing assignments 10:00 a.m.-5:00 pm. |
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Advising/Registration BEGINS - (Notice: This is the final registration for full semester and first-term classes. |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Advising/Registration ENDS |
| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | All full term and first term face-to-face classes begin |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | Online/MSVCC Full-term and First-term classes begin |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day holiday (classes that meet on Monday nights only will make-up on Friday, September 5) |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | Fall 13-week courses start |
| Monday, September 15, 2025 | 2025-26 State of Mississippi Financial Aid application deadline (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Advisement month begins for Spring 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 2026-27 FAFSA and State of Mississippi Financial Aid applications open (MTAG, MESG, etc.) |
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Midterm exams for full term classes BEGIN |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Final exams for first term classes BEGIN. |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Midterm exams for full term classes END |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Midterm grades due for full term courses. |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | Final exams for first term classes END. |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | 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 14, 2025 | Fall Break ENDS |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | All second term face-to-face classes begin |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Spring 2026 Residence Hall Application opens for incoming students |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | Online/MSVCC Second-term classes begin |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2026 |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | Fall 2025 Degree/Diploma application deadline |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | Spring semester Health Sciences Division application deadline (Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology, and Health Care Assistant) |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Spring 2026 Residence hall room-reclaim begins for current students |
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | Thanksgiving holidays BEGIN |
| Friday, November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving holidays END |
| Sunday, November 30, 2025 | Residence halls re-open 3:00 p.m. |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses BEGIN |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | Final examinations for full term courses and second term courses END |
| Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Residence halls close 3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | Fall 2025 Nursing and Health Professions Pinning Ceremony |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | Winter Break BEGINS; Offices close 2:00 p.m. |