Racer Academy Calendar

Spring 2026

January 12, 2026 - Classes begin.

January 16 - Last day to drop a course with no letter grade assigned. 

February 27Mid-term grades are due from instructors.

March 16-20 - Spring Break.

April 17 - Deadline to drop with a "W" on transcript. A “W” (Withdrawal) will follow students on their college transcript but has no impact on their GPA.

May 1 - Last day to submit a Registration Request form for a Fall 2026 dual credit course.

May 1  - Classes end. Finals are May 2-8.

May 11 - Final grades are due from instructors. MSU will distribute final grades to counselors. 

Spring 2026 Tuition Due for Dropped Course

($97 a credit hour)

  • Nothing owed / 100% refunded if dropped by January 14, 2026

  • 20% owed / 80% refunded if dropped January 15-21, 2026

  • 50% owed / refunded if dropped January 22-February 9, 2026

  • 100% owed / 0% refunded if dropped February 10-May 8, 2026

Fall 2026

August 18 - Classes begin.

October 8-9 - Fall Break.

November 25-27 - Thanksgiving.

December 1 - Last day to submit a Registration Request form for a Spring 2027 course.

December 4 - End of Fall 2026 semester. (Finals are December 5-11.)

Future Semesters

Spring 2027
January 11 - May 7

Fall 2027
August 17 - December 10

Spring 2028
January 18 - May 12

Fall 2028
August 15 - December 8

View additional academic deadlines

Contact Us

Lisa Schmidt

Coordinator of Dual Credit and Special Populations
Center for Adult and Regional Education

For admission instructions and general questions

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