Academic Deadlines

Session dates

• FS - Full semester
  August 17 - December 10
• 1^st - 1^st half semester
  August 17 - October 6
• 2^nd - 2^nd half semester
  October 11 - December 3
• 10W - 10 week session
  August 17 - October 22
• 5A - 1^st 5 week session
  August 17 - September 20
• 5B - 2^nd 5 week session
  September 21 - October 26
• 5C - 3^rd 5 week session
  October 27 - December 3
• CA - 1^st weekend session
  August 20 - December 3
• CB - 2^nd weekend session
  August 27 - December 3
• E1 - ESL 1^st half semester
  August 20 - October 15
• E2 - ESL 2^nd half semester
  October 22 - December 10
• EC1 - 1^st 7 week session
  August 17 - October 1
• EC2 - 2^nd 7 week session
  October 11 - November 30
• SU1 - 12 week session
  August 30 - November 21

Payment, refund and residency dates

• September 16: Last day to apply for a residency tuition change for this semester.
• Payment and refund dates

Add/Drop/Audit calendar

Session: Full Semester (FS) August 17 - December 10 (includes finals)
Last day to add class: August 23
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 23
Last day to drop without a grade: August 23
Last day to drop or audit: November 19
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 24

Session: First Half Semester (1ST) August 17-October 6
Last day to add class: August 19
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 19
Last day to drop without a grade: August 19
Last day to drop or audit: September 29
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 20

Session: Second Half Semester (2ND) October 11-December 3
Last day to add class: October 13
Last day to change from audit to credit: October 13
Last day to drop without a grade: October 13
Last day to drop or audit: November 26
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: October 14

Session: 10-Week (10W) August 17-October 22
Last day to add class: August 19
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 19
Last day to drop without a grade: August 19
Last day to drop or audit: October 12
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 20

Session: First 5-Week (5A) August 17-September 20
Last day to add class: August 18
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 18
Last day to drop without a grade: August 18
Last day to drop or audit: September 15
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: Second 5-Week (5B) September 21-October 26
Last day to add class: September 22
Last day to change from audit to credit: September 22
Last day to drop without a grade: September 22
Last day to drop or audit: October 21
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: September 22

Session: Third 5-Week (5C) October 27-December 3
Last day to add class: October 28
Last day to change from audit to credit: October 28
Last day to drop without a grade: October 28
Last day to drop or audit: November 28
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: October 29

Session: First Weekend (CA) August 20-December 3
Last day to add class: August 23
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 23
Last day to drop without a grade: August 23
Last day to drop or audit: November 19
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 24

Session: Second Weekend (CB) August 27-December 3
Last day to add class: August 30
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 30
Last day to drop without a grade: August 30
Last day to drop or audit: November 19
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 31

Session: First 7-Week (EC1) August 17-October 1
Last day to add class: August 18
Last day to change from audit to credit: August 20
Last day to drop without a grade: August 20
Last day to drop or audit: September 25
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: Second 7-Week (EC2) October 11-November 30
Last day to add class: October 13
Last day to change from audit to credit: October 13
Last day to drop without a grade: October 13
Last day to drop or audit: November 24
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: October 14

Session: 12-Week (SU1) August 30-November 21
Last day to add class: September 2
Last day to change from audit to credit: September 2
Last day to drop without a grade: September 2
Last day to drop or audit: November 11
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: September 3

ESL First Half Semester (E1) August 20-October 15
Last day to add class: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to change from audit to credit: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop without a grade: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop or audit: Contact the ESL Office
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: Contact the ESL Office

ESL Second Half Semester (E2) October 22-December 10
Last day to add class: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to change from audit to credit: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop without a grade: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop or audit: Contact the ESL Office
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: Contact the ESL Office

Notes

• Late registration fee ($100) begins August 10, 2021.
• Contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance, msu.registration@murraystate.edu, 270.809.5630.
• Drop via myGate; no grade assigned.
• Drop via myGate; "W" grade assigned.
• Submit signed form to Office of the Registrar, 113 Sparks Hall, msu.registration@murraystate.edu.
• Payment required, contact the Bursar's Office, 270.809.4226, to make payment arrangements August 11-18 and October 8-13, respectively, for EC1 and EC2 late class registration.

Holidays and celebrations

• September 6: Labor Day - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• October 7-8: Fall Break - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• November 16: Senior Breakfast for all December 2021 baccalaureate and graduate degree candidates.
• November 24-26: Thanksgiving - Offices closed.

Final examination calendar

View the final exam calendar.

Grades calendar

Full Semester (FS) Aug. 17-Dec. 10
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 29
Midterm grades due: October 11
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

First Half Semester (1ST) Aug. 17-Oct. 6
Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 29
Final grade submission: October 11
Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Second Half Semester (2ND) Oct. 11-Dec. 3
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

10-Week (10W) Aug. 17-Oct. 22
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 29
Midterm grades due: October 11
Final grade submission by instructor opens: October 18
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

First 5-Week (5A) Aug. 17-Sep. 20
Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 29
Final grade submission: October 11
Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Second 5-Week (5B) Sep. 21-Oct. 26
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 29
Midterm grades due: October 11
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

Third 5-Week (5C) Oct. 27-Dec. 3
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

First Weekend (CA) Aug. 20-Dec. 3
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 29
Midterm grades due: October 11
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 146

Second Weekend (CB) Aug. 27-Dec. 3
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 29
Midterm grades due: October 11
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

First 7-Week (EC1) Aug. 17-Oct. 1
Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 29
Final grade submission: October 11
Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Second 7-Week (EC2) Oct. 11-Nov. 30
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

ESL first Half Semester (E1) Aug. 20-Oct. 15
Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 29
Final grade submission: October 18
Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 19

ESL Second Half Semester (E2) Oct. 22-Dec. 10
Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 29
Final grade submission: December 13
Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

Notes

Midterm grades are required for all 100 and 200-level undergraduate courses. Midterms are available to view on the student's myGate as soon as the instructor submits them.

Final grades are due 48 hours after each final exam with the ultimate deadline as stated above.

Grades are viewable on student's myGate, Academics tab (Student Profile channel, Transcript link, and RACR degree audit for undergraduate students and some graduate students). Academic standing is updated at the end of the semester.

• August 9: Last day to submit Academic Suspension Appeal form for the January 12, 2022 hearing.August
• August 11: Academic Suspension Appeal hearing via Zoom. Students who submit appeal form will be contacted with details.
• September 15: Last day to submit a grade appeal for a Spring or Summer 2021 course.
• September 15: Last day to request a Spring or Summer 2021 grade change due to a computation or submission error.
• October 15: Last day to change a Spring or Summer 2021 grade of I (Incomplete).

Service Desk Hours: Check RacerNet for account and Canvas  support during Winter 2021 term.

Session dates

• WT - Winter
  December 13, 2021 - January 5, 2022

Payment, refund and residency dates

• Payment and refund information

Add/Drop/Audit calendar

Session: Winter (WT)  Dec 13-Jan 5
Last day to add class: December 13
Last day to drop without a grade: December 13
Last day to drop or audit: January 2
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: December 14

Holidays and celebrations

December 17 – January 3: Offices closed.

December 24 – 25: Classes dismissed, offices closed.

December 31 – January 1: Classes dismissed, offices closed.

January 4 - Offices reopen at 8 a.m.

Grades calendar

Winter (WT - Dec 13-Jan 5)
Final grade submission by instructor opens: January 4
Final grade submission: January 7 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: January 7

Session dates

• FS - Full semester
  January 18 - May 13 (includes finals week)
• 1st - 1st half semester
  January 18 - March 9
• 2nd - 2nd half semester
  March 10 - May 6
• 10W - 10 week session
  January 18 - April 1
• 5A - 1st 5 week session
  January 24 - February 25
• 5B - 2nd 5 week session
  April 4 - May 6
• CA - 1st weekend session
  January 21 - May 6
• CB - 2nd weekend session
  January 28 - May 6
• E1 - ESL 1st half semester
  January 21 - March 18
• E2 - ESL 2nd half semester
  March 31 - May 13
• EC1 - 1st 7 week session
  January 18 - March 4
• EC2 - 2nd 7 week session
  March 10 - April 29

Payment, refund and residency dates

• January 8: $100 Late Registration Fee begins.
• February 17: Last day to apply for a residency tuition change for this semester.
• Payment and refund information

Add/Drop/Audit calendar

Session: Full Semester (FS) Jan. 18-May 13
Last day to add class: January 24
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 24
Last day to drop without a grade: January 24
Last day to drop or audit: April 22
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 25

Session: 1ST Half (1ST) Jan. 18- Mar. 9
Last day to add class: January 20
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 20
Last day to drop without a grade: January 20
Last day to drop or audit: March 2
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 21

Session: 2ND Half (2ND) Mar. 10 - May 6
Last day to add class: March 14
Last day to change from audit to credit: March 14
Last day to drop without a grade: March 14
Last day to drop or audit: April 29
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: March 15

Session: 10-Week (10W) Jan. 18 - Apr. 1
Last day to add class: January 20
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 20
Last day to drop without a grade: January 20
Last day to drop or audit: March 23
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 21

Session: 5-Week (5A) Jan. 24 - Feb. 25
Last day to add class: January 25
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 25
Last day to drop without a grade: January 25
Last day to drop or audit: February 20
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 26

Session: 5-Week (5B) Apr. 4 - May 6
Last day to add class: April 5
Last day to change from audit to credit: April 5
Last day to drop without a grade: April 5
Last day to drop or audit: May 1
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: April 6

Session: Weekend (CA) Jan. 21 - May 6
Last day to add class: January 24
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 24
Last day to drop without a grade: January 24
Last day to drop or audit: April 22
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 25

Session: Weekend (CB) Jan. 28 - May 6
Last day to add class: January 31
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 31
Last day to drop without a grade: January 31
Last day to drop or audit: April 22
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: February 1

Session: 7-Week (EC1) Jan 18 - Mar. 4
Last day to add class: January 14
Last day to change from audit to credit: January 19
Last day to drop without a grade: January 19
Last day to drop or audit: February 26
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: January 20

Session: 7-Weekend (EC2) Mar. 10 - Apr. 29
Last day to add class: March 4
Last day to change from audit to credit: March 11
Last day to drop without a grade: March 11
Last day to drop or audit: April 23
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: March 12

Session: ESL (E1) Jan. 21-Mar. 18
Last day to add class: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to change from audit to credit: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop without a grade: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop or audit: Contact the ESL Office
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: Contact the ESL Office

Session: ESL (E2) Mar. 31 - May 13
Last day to add class: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to change from audit to credit: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop without a grade: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop or audit: Contact the ESL Office
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: Contact the ESL Office

Holidays and celebrations

January 17: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored; Campus Closed.

March 21-22: Spring Break - Classes dismissed, offices open.

March 23-25: Spring Break - Classes dismissed, offices closed.

Final examination calendar

View the final exam calendar.

Grades calendar

1ST Half (1ST) Jan. 18-Mar. 9
Final grade submission by instructor opens: March 1
Final grade submission: March 11 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: March 15

2ND Half (2ND) Mar. 19 - May 6
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

10-Week (10W) Jan. 17 - Apr. 1
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: March 1
Midterm grades due: March 14
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

5-Week (5A) Jan. 24- Feb. 25
Final grade submission by instructor opens: March 1
Final grade submission: March 11 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: March 15

5-Week (5B) Apr. 4 - May 6
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

Weekend (CA) Jan. 21-May 6
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: March 1
Midterm grades due: March 14
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

Weekend (CB) Jan. 27 -May 6
Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: March 1
Midterm grades due: March 14
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

7-Week (EC1) Jan. 18-Mar. 4
Final grade submission by instructor opens: March 1
Final grade submission: March 11 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: March 15

7-Week (EC2) Mar. 10-Apr. 29
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

ESL (E1) Jan. 18-Mar. 18
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

ESL (E2) Mar. 31 - May 13
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 1
Final grade submission: May 16 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: May 17

Notes

Midterm grades are required for all 100 and 200-level undergraduate courses. Midterms are available to view on the student's myGate as soon as the instructor submits them.

Final grades are due 48 hours after each final exam with the ultimate deadline as stated above.

Grades are viewable on student's myGate, Academics tab (Student Profile channel, Transcript link, and RACR degree audit for undergraduate students and some graduate students). Academic standing is updated at the end of the semester.

• January 10: Last day to submit Academic Suspension Appeal form for the January 12, 2022 hearing.
• January 12: Academic Suspension Appeal hearing. Students who submit appeal form will be contacted with details.
• February 15: Last day to submit a grade appeal for a Fall or Winter 2021 course.
• February 15: Last day to request a Fall or Winter 2021 grade change due to a computation or submission error.
• March 15: Last day to change a Fall or Winter 2021 grade of I (Incomplete).

Summer 2022 classes must meet on the following listed dates to accommodate holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 4th):  June 1, June 22, and July 6. 

Classes dismissed and offices closed on the following dates: May 30 (Memorial Day) June 20 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day).

Session Dates

• E3 - ESL summer term
  June 9 to July 26
• EC1/S01 - eCampus 1st 7 weeks
  May 16 to June 25
• EC2/S02 - eCampus 2nd 7 weeks
  June 26 to August 5
• SA - 1st short session
  May 16 to May 27
• SB - 2nd short session
  June 6 to June 17
• SF - 1st 5 week session
  May 31 to June 30
• SH - 2nd 5 week session
  July 5 to August 5
• SK - 10 week session
  May 31 to August 5

Payment, Refund, and Residency Dates

• June 15: Last day to apply for a residency tuition change for this semester.
• Schedule Change Fee ($50): Begins after the last day to add a course the specific part of term.
• Payment and refund dates.

Add/Drop/Audit Calendar

Session: 1st 2-week (SA) May 16-27
Last day to add class: May 16
Last day to change from audit to credit: May 16
Last day to drop without a grade: May 16
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: May 25
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: May 17

Session: 2nd 2-week (SB) June 6-17
Last day to add class: June 6
Last day to change from audit to credit: June 6
Last day to drop without a grade: June 6
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: June 15
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: June 7

Session: 1st 5-week (SF) May 31-June 30
Last day to add class: June 2
Last day to change from audit to credit: June 2
Last day to drop without a grade: June 2
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: June 26
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: June 3

Session: 2nd 5-week (SH) July 5-August 5
Last day to add class: July 7
Last day to change from audit to credit: July 7
Last day to drop without a grade: July 7
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: August 1
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: July 8

Session: 10-week (SK) May 31-August 5
Last day to add class: June 2
Last day to change from audit to credit: June 2
Last day to drop without a grade: June 2
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: July 27
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: June 3

Session: 6-week (EC1/S01) May 16-June 25
Last day to add class: May 12
Last day to change from audit to credit: May 17
Last day to drop without a grade: May 17
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: June 19
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: May 18

Session: 6-week (EC2/S02) June 26-August 5
Last day to add class: June 23
Last day to change from audit to credit: June 27
Last day to drop without a grade: June 27
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: July 30
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: June 28

Session: ESL (E3) June 9-July 26
Last day to add class: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to change from audit to credit: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop without a grade: Contact the ESL Office
Last day to drop or audit; "W" grade assigned: Contact the ESL Office
Schedule change fee ($50) begins: Contact the ESL Office

Contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance in changing from audit to credit at msu.registration@murraystate.edu or 270.809.5630.

To audit a course, you must submit signed form to Office of the Registrar, 113 Sparks Hall, msu.registration@murraystate.edu.

Holidays and Celebrations Calendar

• May 30: Memorial Day - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• June 20: Juneteenth Day, Observed - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• July 4: Independence Day, Observed - Classes dismissed, offices closed.

Grades Calendar

Final grades are due 48 hours after each final exam with the ultimate deadline on the dates below. Academic standing is updated after the semester ends.

1st 2 week (SA - May 16-27)
Final grade submission by instructor opens: May 25
Final grade submission: May 31 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: June 1

2nd 2 week (SB - June 6-17)
Final grade submission by instructor opens: June 15
Final grade submission: July 5 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: July 6

1st 5-Week (SF) May 31 - June 30
Final grade submission by instructor opens: June 27
Final grade submission: July 5 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: July 6

2nd 5-Week (SH) July 5 - August 5
Final grade submission by instructor opens: August 1
Final grade submission: August 8 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: August 9

10-Week (SK) May 31 - August 5
Final grade submission by instructor opens: August 1
Final grade submission: August 8 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: August 9

6-Week (EC1) May 16 - June 25
Final grade submission by instructor opens: June 22
Final grade submission: July 5 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: July 6

6-Week (EC2) June 26 - August 5
Final grade submission by instructor opens: July 22
Final grade submission: August 8 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: August 9

ESL (E3) June 9 - July 26
Final grade submission by instructor opens: July 22
Final grade submission: August 8 by 10 a.m.
Final grades posted to student's academic record: August 9

Grades are viewable on student's myGate, Academics tab (Grade channel, Transcript link, and RACR degree audit for undergraduate students). Academic standing is updated after the semester is over.

May 23: Last day to submit Academic Suspension Appeal form for the May 25, 2022 hearing.
May 25: Academic Suspension Appeal hearing. Students who submit an appeal form will be contacted with details.