Spring 2023
January 18 – May 12
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 18 – May 12 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-semester 1) January 18 - March 10 | Second 8- Week Term (Mini-semester 2) March 20 - May 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2022 | October 15, 2022 | October 15, 2022 |
| Disenrollment (Financial) | January 9 | January 9 | January9 |
| Facutly Reports | January 12 | January 12 | January 12 |
| Curriculum Study And Improvment | January 12-13 | January 12-13 | January 12-13 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | Orientation Schedule | Orientation Schedule | Orientation Schedule |
| Residence Halls Open | January 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 16 Does Not Apply To Full Term | January 16 Does Not Apply To MS1 | January 16 Does Not Apply To MS2 |
| Convocation | January 17 | January 17 | January 17 |
| First Day of Classes | January 18 | January 18 | March 20 |
Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor's Signature | January 19 | January 19 | March 21 |
Deadline to File Degree Application for Current Term | January 27 | January 27 | January 27 |
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor's Signature (Late fee applies) | January 27 | Januray 23 | March 23 |
CENSUS - Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor/College)(100% refund) | February 3 | January 27 | March 29 |
| Grading Opens - Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 24 | Does Not Apply to Mini- Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini- Semesters |
| Grading Closes - Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 28 | Does Not Apply to Mini- Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini- Semesters |
Deadline to File Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 13 -17 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a "W" (No Refund) | March 23 | February 16 | April 19 |
| Spring Holiday | April 7 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | April 7 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (No Refunds) | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 |
| Final Exam | May 8 - 12 | May 12 - 13 | May 12 - 13 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 12 | March 10 | May 12 |
| Commencement | May 12 - 13 | May 12 - 13 | May 12 - 13 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 pm) | May 16 | March 14 | May 16 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 16 |
| Spring Holiday | April 7 |
Summer 2023
May 17 – August 3
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 17 - July 10 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) May 24 - August 3 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 24 - June 28 | Second 8-Week Term Mini-Semester 4) June 14 - August 3 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) June 29 - August 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Faculty Report | May 15 | May 22 | May 22 | June 12 | June 27 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 |
| First Day of Classes | May 17 | May 24 | May 24 | June 14 | June 29 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 18 | May 25 | May 25 | June 15 | June 30 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 | Does Not Apply to MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 22 | May 31 | May 26 | June 19 | July 3 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W(Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 26 | June 7 | May 31 | June 23 | July 6 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 15 | July 3 | June 13 | July 13 | July 19 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 | July 4 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | July 4 | July 4 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 3 | July 27 | June 21 | July 27 | July 27 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 3 | July 27 | June 21 | July 27 | July 27 |
| Final Exams | July 7 & 10 | August 1 – 3 | June 28 | August 2 – 3 | August 3 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 10 | August 3 | June 28 | August 3 | August 3 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Residence Halls Close | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 | August 4 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 12 | August 7 | June 30 | August 7 | August 7 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial DayHoliday | May 29 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
Fall 2023
August 16 – December 8
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 16 - December 8 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 16 - October 8 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 9 - December 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | August 1 | August 1 | August 1 |
| Residence Halls Open | August 12 – 13 | August 12 – 13 | August 12 – 13 |
| Faculty Report | August 14 | August 14 | October 5 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Convocation | August 15 | August 15 | August 15 |
| First day of classes | August 16 | August 16 | October 9 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 17 | August 17 | October 10 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 25 | August 25 | August 25 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 25 | August 21 | October 12 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 1 | August 25 | October 18 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 4 | September 4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 22 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | September 26 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 2 | October 2 | October 2 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 9 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | October 9 |
Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 12 | September 14 | November 7 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 20 – 24 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | November 20 – 24 |
Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 1 | October 2 | December 1 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 1 | October 2 | December 1 |
| Final Exams | December 4 – 8 | October 8 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | December 8 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 8 | October 8 | December 8 |
| Commencement | December 8 – 9 | December 8 – 9 | December 8 – 9 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 9 | December 9 | December 9 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 12 | October 10 | December 12 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day Holiday | September 4 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 23-24 |
| Winter Holiday | December 22 - January 1 |
Spring 2024
January 17 – May 10
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 17 - May 10 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 17 - March 10 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-semester 2) March 18 - May 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2023 | October 15, 2023 | October 15, 2023 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | January 8 | January 8 | January 8 |
| Faculty Report | January 11 | January 11 | March 14 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 11 – 12 | January 11 – 12 | January 11 – 12 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 15 Does Not Apply to Full Term | January 15 Does Not Apply to MS1 | January 15 Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Convocation | January 16 | January 16 | January 16 |
| First Day of Classes | January 17 | January 17 | March 18 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 18 | January 18 | March 19 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 26 | January 26 | January 26 |
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (late fee applies) | January 26 | January 22 | March 21 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 2 | January 26 | March 27 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 23 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 27 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 11 – 15 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 21 | February 14 | April 17 |
| Spring Holiday | March 29 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | March 29 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm)(no refund) | May 3 | March 4 | May 3 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | May 3 | March 4 | May 3 |
| Final Exams | May 6 – 10 | March 10 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | May 10 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 10 | March 10 | May 10 |
| Commencement | May 10 – 11 | May 10 – 11 | May 10 – 11 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 14 | March 12 | May 14 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 15 |
| Spring Holiday | March 29 |
Summer 2024
May 15 – August 1
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 15 - July 8 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) May 22 - August 1 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 22 - June 26 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 12 - August 1 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) June 27 - August 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Faculty Report | May 13 | May 20 | May 20 | June 10 | June 25 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 21 | May 21 | May 21 | May 21 | May 21 |
| First Day of Classes | May 15 | May 22 | May 22 | June 12 | June 27 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | May 16 | May 23 | May 23 | June 13 | June 28 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 20 | May 29 | May 24 | June 17 | July 1 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 24 | June 5 | May 29 | June 21 | July 3 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | Does Not Apply To MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 | July 1 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 | July 4 | Does Not Apply To MS1 | July 4 | July 4 |
Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 13 | July 1 | June 11 | July 10 | July 17 |
Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 1 | July 25 | June 19 | July 25 | July 25 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 1 | July 25 | June 19 | July 25 | July 25 |
| Final Exams | July 8 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | July 30 – August 1 | June 26 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | August 1 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | August 1 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | July 8 | August 1 | June 26 | August 1 | August 1 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester | Does Not Apply To Summer Semester |
| Residence Halls Close | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 | August 2 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 10 | August 5 | June 28 | August 5 | August 5 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 27 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
Fall 2024
August 21– December 13
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 21 - December 13 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 21 - October 12 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-semester 2) October 14 - December 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Residence Halls Open | August 17 | August 17 | August 17 |
| Faculty Report | August 19 | August 19 | October 10 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| First Day of Classes | August 21 | August 21 | October 14 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | August 22 | August 22 | October 15 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 30 | August 30 | August 30 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | August 30 | August 26 | October 17 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 2 | September 2 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 6 | August 30 | October 23 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 27 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | October 1 | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply To Mini-Semesters |
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 14 | October 14 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 21 | September 20 | November 11 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 25-29 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | November 25-29 |
Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 6 | October 7 | December 6 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 6 | October 7 | December 6 |
| Final Exams | December 9-13 | October 12 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | December 13 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 13 | October 12 | December 13 |
| Commencement | December 13-14 | December 13-14 | December 13-14 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 14 | December 14 | December 14 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 17 | October 15 | December 17 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day Holiday | September 2 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 28-29 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24 - January 1 |
Spring 2025
January 15 – May 19
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 15 - May 9 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 15 - March 9 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 17 - May 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | October 15, 2024 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | January 9 | January 9 | March 13 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 9-10 | January 9-10 | January 9-10 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | January 12 | January 12 | January 12 |
| Convocation | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 |
| First Day of Classes | January 15 | January 15 | March 17 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 16 | January 16 | March 18 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 20 | January 20 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | January 27 | January 21 | March 20 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 27 | January 27 | January 27 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | January 31 | January 27 | March 26 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | February 21 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | February 25 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 3 | March 3 | March 3 |
| Spring Break | March 10-14 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | March 20 | February 13 | April 15 |
| Spring Holiday | April 18 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | April 18 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | May 2 | March 3 | May 2 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | May 2 | March 3 | May 2 |
| Final Exams | May 5-9 | March 9 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | May 9 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | May 9 | March 9 | May 9 |
| Commencement | May 9 & 10 | May 9 & 10 | May 9 & 10 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 13 | March 11 | May 13 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 20 |
| Spring Holiday | April 18 |
Summer 2025
May 14 – August 6
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 14 - July 3 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) May 28 - August 6 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semetser 1) May 28 - July 1 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 18 - August 6 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) July 2 - August 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | May 12 | May 23 | May 27 | June 16 | June 30 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | May 27 |
| First Day of Classes | May 14 | May 28 | May 28 | June 18 | July 2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 15 | May 29 | May 29 | June 19 | July 3 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 19 | June 3 | May 30 | June 23 | July 7 |
CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 23 | June 10 | June 3 | June 27 | July 9 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 26 | Does Not Apply to 10-week | May 26 | Does Not Apply to MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Independence Day Holiday | Does Not Apply to MS3 | July 4 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | July 4 | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 11 | July 7 | June 16 | July 16 | July 16 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | June 26 | July 30 | June 24 | July 30 | July 30 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | June 26 | July 30 | June 24 | July 30 | July 30 |
| Final Exams | July 3 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | August 4-6 | July 1 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | August 6 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | August 6 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | July 3 | August 6 | July 1 | August 6 | August 6 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester | Does Not Apply to Summer Semester |
| Residence Halls Close | August 7 | August 7 | August 7 | August 7 | August 7 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 8 | August 11 | July 3 | August 11 | August 11 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 26 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
Fall 2025
August 21– December 13
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 20 - December 12 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 20 - October 12 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 13 - December 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | August 18 | August 18 | October 9 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | August 16-17 | August 16-17 | August 16-17 |
| Convocation | August 19 | August 19 | August 19 |
| First Day of Classes | August 20 | August 20 | October 13 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor Signature | August 21 | August 21 | October 14 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor Signature | August 29 | August 25 | October 16 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 29 | August 29 | August 29 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 1 | September 1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 5 | August 29 | October 22 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance(8:00 am) | September 26 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | September 30 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 13 | October 13 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course with a “W” by 4:59 p.m. (no refund) | October 20 | September 19 | November 10 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 24-28 | Does Not Apply To MS1 | November 24-28 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from University (by 4:59 p.m.) (no refund) | December 5 | October 6 | December 5 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 5 | October 6 | December 5 |
| Final Exams | December 8-12 | October 12 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) | December 12 Final Exams (no later than last day of term) |
| Last Day of Classes | December 12 | October 12 | December 12 |
| Commencement | December 12 & 13 | December 12 & 13 | December 12 & 13 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 13 | December 13 | December 13 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 16 | October 14 | December 16 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor DayHoliday | September 1 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 27-28 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24-Jan 1 |
Spring 2026
January 21 – May 15
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 21 - May 15 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 21- March 15 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 23- May 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | January 15 | January 15 | March 19 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 15-16 | January 15-16 | January 15-16 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | January 18 | January 18 | January 18 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 19 | January 19 | January 19 |
| Convocation | January 20 | January 20 | January 20 |
| First Day of Classes | January 21 | January 21 | March 23 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 22 | January 22 | March 24 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 30 | January 30 | January 30 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (late fee applies) | January 30 | January 26 | March 26 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 6 | January 30 | April 1 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 27 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 2 | March 2 | March 2 |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | March 3 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Spring Break | March 16-20 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 26 | February 18 | April 22 |
| Spring Holiday | April 3 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | April 3 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | May 8 | March 9 | May 8 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | May 8 | March 9 | May 8 |
| Final Exams | May 11-15 | March 15 | May 15 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 15 | March 15 | May 15 |
| Commencement | May 15 & 16 | May 15 & 16 | May 15 & 16 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 19 | March 17 | May 19 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 19 |
| Spring Holiday | April 3 |
Summer 2026
May 20 – August 12
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 20 - July 13 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) June 3 - August 12 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) June 3 - July 8 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 24 - August 12 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) July 9 - August 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | May 18 | June 1 | June 1 | June 22 | July 7 |
| Residence Halls Open | June 2 | June 2 | June 2 | June 2 | June 2 |
| Fist day of Classes | May 20 | June 3 | June 3 | June 24 | July 9 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 21 | June 4 | June 4 | June 25 | July 10 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 25 | Does Not Apply to Ten Week Term | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 26 | June 9 | June 5 | June 29 | July 13 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | June 1 | June 16 | June 9 | July 6 | July 15 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | July 3 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 13 | July 13 | July 13 | July 13 | July 13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 18 | July 13 | June 22 | July 23 | July 28 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 6 | August 5 | July 1 | August 5 | August 5 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 6 | August 5 | July 1 | August 5 | August 5 |
| Final Exams | July 12-13 | August 10-12 | July 8 | August 11-12 | August 12 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 13 | August 12 | July 8 | August 12 | August 12 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Residence Halls Close | August 13 | August 13 | August 13 | August 13 | August 13 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 15 | August 17 | July 10 | August 17 | August 17 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial DayHoliday | May 25 |
| Independence DayHoliday | July 3 |
Fall 2026
August 19 – December 11
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-week Term (Full Term) August 19 - December 11 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 19 - October 11 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 12 - December 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Residence Halls Open | August 15 & 16 | August 15 & 16 | August 15 & 16 |
| Faculty Report | August 17 | August 17 | October 12 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Convocation | August 18 | August 18 | August 18 |
| First Day of Classes | August 19 | August 19 | October 12 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 20 | August 20 | October 13 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 28 | August 24 | October 15 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 28 | August 28 | August 28 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 7 | September 7 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 4 | August 28 | October 21 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 25 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | September 29 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 12 | October 12 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 19 | September 18 | November 9 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 23-27 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | November 23-27 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 4 | October 5 | December 4 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 4 | October 5 | Decmeber 4 |
| Final Exams | December 7-11 | October 11 | December 11 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 11 | October 11 | December 11 |
| Commencement | December 11 & 12 | December 11 & 12 | December 11 & 12 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 12 | December 12 | December 12 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 15 | October 13 | December 15 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day Holiday | September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 26-27 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24- January 1 |
Spring 2027
January 20 – May 14
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-week Term (Full Term) January 20 - May14 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 20 - March 12 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 22 - May 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | January 14 | January 14 | January 14 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 14-15 | January 14-15 | January 14-15 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | January 17 | January 17 | January 17 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 18 | January 18 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Convocation | January 18 | January 19 | January 19 |
| First Day of Classes | January 20 | January 20 | March 22 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 21 | January 21 | March 23 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 29 | January 29 | January 29 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (late fee applies) | January 29 | January 25 | March 25 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 5 | January 29 | April 1 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 26 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | March 2 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 15-19 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 25 | February 17 | April 21 |
| Spring Holiday | March 26 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | May 7 | March 5 | May 7 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | May 7 | March 5 | May 7 |
| Final Exams | May 10-14 | March 11-12 | May 13-14 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 14 | March 12 | May 14 |
| Commencement | May 14 & 15 | May 14 & 15 | May 14 & 15 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 18 | March 16 | May 18 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 18 |
| Spring Holiday | March 26 |
Summer 2027
May 19 – August 11
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 19 - July 12 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) May 19 - August 11 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) June 2 - July 7 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 23 - August 11 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) July 8 - August 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | May 17 | May 28 | May 28 | June 21 | July 6 |
| Residence Halls Open | June 1 | June 1 | June 1 | June 1 | June1 |
| First Day of Classes | May 19 | June 2 | June 2 | June 23 | July 8 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 20 | June 3 | June 3 | June 24 | July 9 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 24 | June 8 | June 4 | June 28 | July 12 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 28 | June 15 | June 8 | July 2 | July 14 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 | May 31 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 5 | July 5 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | July 5 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 12 | July 12 | July 12 | July 12 | July 12 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 17 | July 12 | June 21 | July 22 | July 27 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 6 | August 4 | June 30 | August 4 | August 4 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 6 | August 4 | June 30 | August 4 | August 4 |
| Final Exams | July 9 & 12 | August 9-11 | July 7 | August 10 -11 | August 11 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 12 | August 11 | July 7 | August 11 | August 11 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Residence Halls Close | August 12 | August 12 | August 12 | August 12 | August 12 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 14 | August 16 | July 9 | August 16 | August 16 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 31 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 5 |
Fall 2027
August 18 – December 10
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) August 18 - December10 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 18 - October 12 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 13 - December 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Residence Halls Open | August 14 & 15 | August 14 & 15 | August 14 & 15 |
| Faculty Report | August 16 | August 16 | October 11 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Convocation | August 17 | August 17 | August 17 |
| First Day of Classes | August 18 | August 18 | October 13 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 27 | August 23 | October 18 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 27 | August 27 | August 27 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 3 | August 27 | October 22 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 6 | September 6 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 24 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Septermber 28 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 1 | October 1 | October 1 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 11 | October 11 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 18 | September 17 | November 10 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 22-26 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | November 22-26 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 3 | October 5 | December 3 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | December 3 | October 5 | December 3 |
| Final Exams | December 6-10 | Decmeber 9-10 | December 9-10 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 10 | October 12 | December 10 |
| Commencement | December 10 & 11 | December 10 & 11 | December 10 & 11 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 11 | December 11 | December 11 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 14 | October 14 | December 14 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day Holiday | September 6 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25-26 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24 - January 3 |
Spring 2028
January 19 – May 12
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16-Week Term (Full Term) January 19 - May 12 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) January 19 - March 10 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) March 20 - May 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | October 15, 2027 | October 15, 2027 | October 15, 2027 |
| Disenrollment (Financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | January 13 | January 13 | March 16 |
| Curriculum Study and Improvement | January 13-14 | January 13-14 | January 13-14 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Residence Halls Open | January 16 | January 16 | January 16 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 17 | January 17 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Convocation | January 18 | January 18 | January 18 |
| First Day of Classes | January 19 | January 19 | March 20 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature | January 20 | January 20 | March 21 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (late fee applies) | January 28 | January 24 | January 24 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | January 28 | January 28 | January 28 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | February 4 | January 28 | March 29 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 am) | February 25 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 pm) | February 29 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | March 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Break | March 13-17 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund) | March 23 | February 16 | April 19 |
| Spring Holiday | April 14 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | April 14 |
| Summer and Fall Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund) | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 pm) | May 5 | March 3 | May 5 |
| Final Exams | May 10-12 | March 9-10 | May 11-12 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 12 | March 10 | May 12 |
| Commencement | May 12 & 13 | May 12 & 13 | May 12 & 13 |
| Residence Halls Close | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | May 16 | March 14 | May 16 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | January 17 |
| Spring Holiday | April 14 |
Summer 2028
May 17 – August 9
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 3) May 17 - July 10 | 10-Week Term (Full Term) May 31 - August 9 | First 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) May 31 - July 7 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 4) June 21 - August 9 | Second 5-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) July 6- August 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 | February 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Faculty Report | May 19 | May 26 | May 26 | June 19 | July 3 |
| Residence Halls Open | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 | May 30 |
| First Day of Classes | May 17 | May 31 | May 31 | June 21 | July 6 |
| Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s signature | May 18 | June 1 | June 1 | June 22 | July 7 |
| Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature | May 22 | June 6 | June 2 | June 26 | July 10 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | May 26 | June 13 | June 6 | June 30 | July 12 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 | Does Not Apply to Ten Week Term | Does Not Apply to MS1 | Does Not Apply to MS4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | July 10 | July 10 | July 10 | July 10 | July 10 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | June 15 | July 10 | June 19 | July 20 | July 25 |
| Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) | July 3 | August 2 | June 28 | August 2 | August 2 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | July 3 | August 2 | June 28 | August 2 | August 2 |
| Final Exams | July 7 & 10 | August 7-9 | July 5 | August 8-9 | August 9 |
| Last Day of Classes | July 10 | August 9 | July 5 | August 9 | August 9 |
| Commencement | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters | Does Not Apply to Summer Semesters |
| Residence Halls Close | August 10 | August 10 | August 10 | August 10 | August 10 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | July 12 | August 14 | July 7 | August 14 | August 14 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Memorial Day Holiday | May 29 |
| Independence Day Holiday | July 4 |
Fall 2028
August 16– December 8
(Dates are subject to administrative change as necessary)
16 Week Term (Full Term) August 16 - December 8 | First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1) August 16 – October 10 | Second 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 2) October 11 – December 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Textbook Orders Due to NMSU Bookstore | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 |
| Disenrollment (financial) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Residence Halls Open | August 12 & 13 | August 12 & 13 | August 12 & 13 |
| Faculty Report | August 14 | August 14 | October 9 |
| New Student Orientation and Registration | |||
| Convocation | August 15 | August 15 | August 15 |
| First Day of Classes | August 16 | August 16 | October 11 |
| Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature | August 17 | August 17 | October 12 |
| Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature | August 25 | August 21 | October 16 |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term | August 25 | August 25 | August 25 |
| Labor Day Holiday | September 4 | September 4 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) | September 1 | Augutst 25 | October 20 |
| Grading Opens – Early Performance (8:00 a.m.) | September 22 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Grading Closes – Early Performance (5:00 p.m.) | September 26 | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters | Does Not Apply to Mini-Semesters |
| Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed) | October 2 | October 2 | October 2 |
| Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming) | October 9 | October 9 | Does Not Apply to MS2 |
| Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) | October 16 | September 15 | November 8 |
| Spring Registration Begins | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule | Registration Schedule |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 20-24 | Does Not Apply to MS1 | November 20-24 |
| Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund) | December 1 | October 3 | December 1 |
| Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) | Decmeber 1 | October 3 | December 1 |
| Final Exams | December 4-8 | October 9-10 | December 7-8 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 8 | October 10 | December 8 |
| Commencement | December 8 & 9 | December 8 & 9 | December 8 & 9 |
| Residence Halls Close | December 9 | December 9 | December 9 |
| Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) | December 12 | October 12 | December 12 |
Administrative Holidays
Offices Closed in Observance
| Labor Day Holiday | September 4 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday | November 23-24 |
| Winter Holiday | December 22 - January 1 |
