MSUM Academic Calendar 2023/2024
MSUM Academic Calendar – Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1885 as a teachers’ college dedicated to educating generations of Minnesota students. Originally named Moorhead Normal School, MSUM expanded over time into a fully accredited university focused on teaching, creative thinking and global understanding across liberal arts and professional programs. Now entering its 139th year, MSUM continues to foster student growth and academic achievement from its park-like campus along the Red River.
As a comprehensive public university, MSUM upholds excellence in teaching, scholarship and learning across more than 80 undergraduate and 15 graduate degree options under three academic colleges. The 2023-2024 academic calendar outlines important scheduling details, deadlines and key dates guiding the MSUM community through the upcoming school year. This includes vital semester information on class registration periods, drop/add deadlines, break schedules, final exams, grade submissions, ceremonies and more for the winter session, spring term, summer sessions and fall semester.
Whether enrolled on campus, online or hybrid, MSUM students can reference this calendar while navigating their degree journey. By thoughtfully aligning assignments, tuition payments and other commitments around these deadlines, students are empowered to unlock their potential. With small class sizes and a vibrant campus culture focused on each learner’s growth, MSUM has opened doors for thousands of alumni to lead purposeful and prosperous lives since 1885.
Winter Session 2023-2024
October 16, 2023: Winter Session Registration Opens
November 14, 2023: Winter Session Bills Available
December, 2023: Announcement of Low-Enrollment Course Cancellations
December 18, 2023: First Day of Winter Session Classes
January 5, 2024: Last Day of Winter Session Classes
February 12, 2024: Winter Session Payments Due
Spring Semester 2024
January 4-5, 2024: Faculty Duty Days
January 4-5, 2024: Registration & Orientation
January 8, 2024: First Day of Spring Classes
January 12, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline at 4pm
January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – No Classes
January 29, 2024: Pass/Fail Deadline
February 12, 2024: Spring Tuition Due Date
February 26, 2024: Fall 2024 Academic Advising Begins
March 1, 2024: Spring Semester Midterm Point
March 11-15, 2024: Spring Break – No Classes
March 25, 2024: Fall 2024 Class Registration Opens
March 29-April 1, 2024: Non-Instructional & Non-Duty Days – No Classes
April 23, 2024: Student Academic Conference – No Day Classes, Classes After 4:30pm Are Held
May 1, 2024: Study Day – No Day Classes, Classes After 4:30pm Are Held
May 2-8, 2024: Spring Final Exams
May 9, 2024: Spring Grading Day
May 10, 2024: Spring Commencement
May 10, 2024: Faculty Spring Grades Due by 4:30pm
Summer Session 2024
May 15, 2024: First Day of Classes for 3-Week Session A, 4-Week Session D, 5-Week Session F, 6-Week Session G, 8-Week Session H, Full Term J
May 21, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline By 4:30pm for Sessions A, D, F, G, H, J
May 27, 2024: Memorial Day – No Classes
June 3, 2024: 8-Week Session I Classes Begin
June 5, 2024: Last Day of 3-Week Session A Classes
June 4, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline By 4:30pm for Session I
June 12, 2024: Financial Aid Disbursed
June 12, 2024: Last Day of 4-Week Session D Classes
June 12, 2024: First Day of 3-Week Session B Classes
June 14, 2024: Summer Tuition Due Date
June 14, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline By 4:30pm for 3-Week Session B
June 19, 2024: Juneteenth Holiday – No Classes
June 20, 2024: Last Day of 5-Week Session F Classes
June 24, 2024: Start of 4-Week Session E Classes
June 25, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline By 4:30pm for 4-Week Session E
July 1, 2024: Last Day of 6-Week Session G Classes
July 3, 2024: Last Day of 3-Week Session B Classes
July 4, 2024: July 4th Holiday Observed – No Classes
July 8, 2024: First Day of 3-Week Session C Classes
July 9, 2024: Drop/Add Deadline By 4:30pm for 3-Week Session C
July 10, 2024: Last Day of 8-Week Session H Classes
July 22, 2024: Last Day of 4-Week Session E Classes
July 26, 2024: Last Day of 3-Week Session C Classes, 8-Week Session I Classes and Full Term Summer Session J
July 26, 2024: End of Summer Session
Fall Semester 2024
August 20-23, 2024: Faculty Duty Days
August 22, 2024: Campus Move-In Day
August 22-25, 2024: Welcome Week
August 26, 2024: First Day of Fall Classes
August 30, 2024: Fall Drop/Add Deadline at 4pm
September 2, 2024: Labor Day Holiday – No Classes
September 10, 2024: Pass/Fail Deadline
September 23, 2024: Spring & Summer 2025 Academic Advising Begins
October 7, 2024: Fall Tuition Due Date
October 11, 2024: Fall Semester Midterm Point
October 14, 2024: Faculty Development Day – No Day Classes, Classes After 4:30pm Are Held
October 15, 2024: Spring & Summer 2025 Class Registration Opens
November 11, 2024: Veterans Day Holiday – No Classes
November 27-29, 2024: Fall Break – No Classes
December 11, 2024: Study Day – No Day Classes, Classes After 4:30pm Are Held
December 12-18, 2024: Fall Final Exams
December 19, 2024: Fall Commencement
December 20, 2024: Faculty Fall Grades Due by 4:30pm
Concusion
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s 2023-2024 academic calendar provides students and faculty key scheduling details and deadlines for the school year. By planning institutional activities well in advance, MSUM assists their community in balancing the many engaging academics, events, breaks and traditions that make this university an enriching educational environment. The calendar serves as a valuable planner for students pursuing their studies at one of Minnesota’s exceptional public liberal arts universities.
