Academic Deadlines

Session dates

• FS - Full semester: August 16 - December 9
• 1^st - 1^st half semester: August 16 - October 5
• 2^nd - 2^nd half semester: October 10 - December 2
• 10W - 10 week session: August 16 - October 21
• 5A - 1^st 5 week session: August 16 - September 16
• 5C - 3^rd 5 week session: October 31 - December 2
• CA - 1^st weekend session: August 19 - December 2
• CB - 2^nd weekend session: August 26 - December 2
• EC1/So1 - 1^st 7 week session: August 16 - October 2
• EC2/S02 - 2^nd 7 week session: October 16 - December 4
• E1 - ESL - 1^st half semester: August 19 - October 14
  
• E2 - ESL - 2^nd half semester: October 21 - December 9

Payment, refund and residency dates

• September 14: 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 16 - December 9 (includes finals)

• Last day to add class: August 22¹
• Last day to audit: August 22⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 22¹
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 22¹
• Last day to drop: November 18³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 23

Session: First Half Semester (1ST) August 16-October 5

• Last day to add class: August 18¹
• Last day to audit: August 18⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 18²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 18³
• Last day to drop: September 29³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: Second Half Semester (2ND) October 10-December 2

• Last day to add class: October 12¹
• Last day to audit: October 12⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: October 12²
• Last day to drop without a grade: October 12³
• Last day to drop: November 26³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: October 13

Session: 10-Week (10W) August 16-October 21

• Last day to add class: August 18¹
• Last day to audit: August 18⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 18²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 18³
• Last day to drop: October 12³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: First 5-Week (5A) August 16-September 16

• Last day to add class: August 18¹
• Last day to audit: August 18⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 18²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 18³
• Last day to drop: September 12³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: Third 5-Week (5C) October 31-December 2

• Last day to add class: November 2¹
• Last day to audit: November 2⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: November 2²
• Last day to drop without a grade: November 2³
• Last day to drop: November 28³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: November 3

Session: First Weekend (CA) August 19-December 2

• Last day to add class: August 22¹
• Last day to audit: August 22⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 22²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 22³
• Last day to drop: November 18³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 23

Session: Second Weekend (CB) August 26-December 2

• Last day to add class: August 29¹
• Last day to audit: August 29⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 29²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 29³
• Last day to drop: November 18³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 30

Session: First 7-Week (EC1/S01) August 16-October 2

• Last day to add class: August 12⁵
• Last day to audit: August 18⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: August 18²
• Last day to drop without a grade: August 18³
• Last day to drop: September 25³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: August 19

Session: Second 7-Week (EC2/S02) October 11-November 30

• Last day to add class: October 13⁵
• Last day to audit: October 18⁴
• Last day to change from audit to credit: October 18²
• Last day to drop without a grade: October 18³
• Last day to drop: November 27³
• Schedule change fee ($50) begins: October 19

ESL First Half Semester (E1) August 19-October 14

• 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 21-December 9

• 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 6, 2022.
• ¹ Includes sections changes.
• ² Contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance, msu.registration@murraystate.edu, 270.809.5630.
• ³ Drop via myGate; no grade assigned.
• ³ Drop via myGate; "W" grade assigned.
• ⁴ Submit instructor signed form to Office of the Registrar, 113 Sparks Hall, msu.registration@murraystate.edu.
• ⁵ Payment required, contact the Bursar's Office, 270.809.4226, to make payment arrangements August 12-18 and October 14-18, respectively, for EC1 and EC2 late class registration.

Holidays and celebrations

• September 5: Labor Day - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• October 6-7: Fall Break - Classes dismissed, offices closed.
• November 15: Senior Breakfast for all December 2022 baccalaureate and graduate degree candidates.
• November 23-25: Thanksgiving - Offices closed.

Final examination calendar

View the final exam calendar.

Grades calendar

Full Semester (FS) Aug. 16-Dec. 9

• Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 28
• Midterm grades due: October 12
• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

First Half Semester (1ST) Aug. 16-Oct. 5

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 29
• Final grade submission: October 11
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Second Half Semester (2ND) Oct. 10-Dec. 2

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

10-Week (10W) Aug. 16-Oct. 21

• Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 28
• Midterm grades due: October 12
• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: October 19
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

First 5-Week (5A) Aug. 16-Sep. 16

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 14
• Final grade submission: October 11
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Third 5-Week (5C) Oct. 31-Dec. 2

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 28
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

First Weekend (CA) Aug. 19-Dec. 2

• Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 28
• Midterm grades due: October 12
• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

Second Weekend (CB) Aug. 26-Dec. 2

• Midterm grades open for instructor submissions: September 28
• Midterm grades due: October 12
• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

First 7-Week (EC1/S01) Aug. 16-Oct. 2

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 28
• Final grade submission: October 11
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: October 12

Second 7-Week (EC2/S02) Oct. 11-Dec. 4

• ¹Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• ²Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

ESL first Half Semester (E1) Aug. 19-Oct. 14

• Final grade submission by instructor opens: September 28
• Final grade submission: October 17
• Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 14

ESL Second Half Semester (E2) Oct. 21-Dec. 9

• Final grade submission by instructor opens: November 30
• Final grade submission: December 12
• Final grades posted to student's academic record: December 13

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.

¹Final grades are due 48 hours after each final exam with the ultimate deadline as stated above.

Official 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. Note: Grades posted in Canvas are not official grades posted to student's academic records.

• August 8: Last day to submit Academic Suspension Appeal form for the August 11, 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 2022 course.
• ²September 15: Last day to request a Spring or Summer 2022 grade change due to a computation or submission error.
• October 15: Last day to change a Spring or Summer 2022 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 14
• Last day to drop without a grade: December 14
• 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 8-week: January 18 - March 9
• 2nd - 2nd half semester 8-week: 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

Full Semester (FS) Jan. 18-May 13 (Includes Finals)

• 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

1ST Half (1ST) Jan. 18-Mar. 9

• Final grade submission by instructor opens: March 1
• Final grade submission: March 14 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 14 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 6 weeks: May 16 to June 25
• EC2/S02 - eCampus 2nd 6 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

Notes

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

Notes

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.