MSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

MSU Academic Calendar – See the official Michigan State University academic calendar, showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

MSU’s academic calendar includes a class schedule, exam schedule, holiday schedule, add/drop dates, fall break, winter break, spring break, and other important dates and deadlines.

The semester system is used at Michigan State University. An academic year typically consists of three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each semester at MSU lasts approximately 14-15 weeks.

Courses are offered on a “semester” basis at Michigan State University, and credits earned are semester credits. Multiply semester credits by 3/2 to convert to “quarter” systems. Multiply by 2/3 to convert quarter credits to semester credits.

MSU considers you a full-time student if you have 12 or more credits. Freshmen need 0–27 credits, sophomores need 28–55 credits, juniors need 56–87 credits, and seniors need 88+ credits.

A minimum of 120 credits is required for all undergraduate baccalaureate programs. Most MSU programs are designed so a first-year student can complete it in 8 semesters by completing an average of 15 credits per semester.

In practice, students typically carry 12 to 18 credits per semester, depending on personal circumstances and the program of study chosen.

MSU Academic Calendar: Fall Session 2023

Check out the MSU academic calendar for fall 2023 for important dates and deadlines.

• Monday, August 28 – Classes Begin

• Monday, September 4-Holiday – University Closed

• Monday, October 16 – Middle of Semester

• Monday, October 23 – Tuesday, October 24 – Break Days

• Thursday, November 23 – Friday, November 24-Holiday – University Closed

• Sunday, December 10 – Classes End

• Monday, December 11 – Friday, December 15 – Final Exams

• Friday, December 15 – Saturday, December 16 – Commencements

• Monday, December 25 – Tuesday, January 2-Holiday – University Closed

MSU Academic Calendar: Spring Session 2024

Check out the MSU academic calendar for spring 2024 for important dates and deadlines.

• Monday, January 8 – Classes Begin

• Monday, January 15-Holiday – University Closed

• Monday, March 4 – Middle of Semester

• Monday, February 26 – Friday, March 1 – Spring Break

• Sunday, April 21 – Classes End

• Monday, April 22 – Friday, April 26 – Final Exams

• Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28 – Commencements

MSU Academic Calendar: Summer Full Session 2024

• Monday, May 13 – Classes Begin
• Monday, May 27 – Holiday – University Closed
• Friday, June 28 – Middle of Semester
• Thursday, August 15 – Classes End – Last Class Day

MSU Academic Calendar: Summer Session I 2024

• Monday, May 13 – Classes Begin
• Monday, May 27-Holiday – University Closed
• Wednesday, June 5 – Middle of Semester
• Thursday, June 27 – Classes End

MSU Academic Calendar: Summer Session II 2024

• Monday, July 1 – Classes Begin
• Thursday, July 4 – Holiday – University Closed
• Wednesday, July 24 – Middle of Semester
• Thursday, August 15 – Classes End