NMSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024

NMSU Academic Calendar – See the official New Mexico State University academic calendar showing important dates, academic events, and deadlines.

The academic calendar at New Mexico State University provides key dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff to follow each semester and term. With classes offered in 16-week fall and spring semesters, as well as various summer terms ranging from 5 to 10 weeks, organizing the important events for each period requires a comprehensive calendar. This academic calendar details significant milestones for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The fall and spring semesters at New Mexico State University are traditional 16-week terms, spanning from mid-August to early December for fall and mid-January to early May for spring. Within both semesters are two 8-week mini-sessions for faster-paced classes. For students and employees, major dates circled are important deadlines regarding enrollment, class changes, holidays and breaks, assignments and exams, grades, and graduation. The outlined dates allow everyone to plan effectively around key academic activities or make timely adjustments where flexibility exists. Central events brought to the foreground assist students and staff in meeting individual goals and institutional requirements.

Summertime at New Mexico State University includes various accelerated academic terms tailor-made for warmer months. The options range from 5-week sessions to a full 10-week schedule. The summer calendar defines key dates and activities distinctly across these different periods. With fewer weeks and greater flexibility in the warmer months, deadlines for summer terms understandably differ from those of standard fall and spring semesters. The consolidated academic calendar presents comparable dates for each summer window clearly and concisely so students can make informed plans. In this article, you will find the 2023-2024 New Mexico State University academic calendar.

NMSU Academic Calendar 2023-2024:

Fall 2023

• August 15 – Convocation
• August 16 – First day of classes
• August 17 – Last day to add a class without instructor’s signature
• August 25 – Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term
• August 25 – Last day to add a class with instructor’s signature
• September 1 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund)
• September 4 – Labor Day Holiday
• October 2 – Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed)
• October 9 – Indigenous Peoples Day (special programming)
• October 12 – Last day to Withdraw From a Single Course With a “W” (no refund)
• November 20-24 – Thanksgiving Break
• December 1 – Last Day to Withdraw From the University ( by 4:59pm) (no refund)
• December 1 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.)
• December 4-8 – Final Exams
• December 8 – Last Day of Classes
• December 8-9 – Commencement
• December 12 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.)

Spring 2024

• January 16 – Convocation
• January 17 – First Day of Classes
• January 18 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature
• January 26 – Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term
• January 26 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (late fee applies)
• February 2 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund)
• March 1 – Deadline to File a Degree Application for Current Term with Late Fee Assessed ($50 Late Fee Assessed)
• March 11-15 – Spring Break
• March 21 – Last Day to Withdraw From a Single Course with a “W” (no refund)
• March 29 – Spring Holiday
• May 3 – Last Day to Withdraw From the University (by 4:59 pm) (no refund)
• May 3 – Grading Opens (5:00 pm)
• May 6-10 – Final Exams
• May 10 – Last Day of Classes
• May 10-11 – Commencement
• May 14 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.)

Summer 2024

• May 15 – First Day of Classes for First 8-Week Term
• May 16 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature for First 8-Week Term
• May 20 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature for First 8-Week Term
• May 24 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) for First 8-Week Term
• May 27 – Memorial Day Holiday
• June 13 – Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) for First 8-Week Term
• July 1 – Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) for First 8-Week Term
• July 1 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) for First 8-Week Term
• July 4 – Independence Day Holiday
• July 8 – Last Day of Classes for First 8-Week Term
• July 10 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) for First 8-Week Term
• May 22 – First Day of Classes for 10-Week Term
• May 23 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature for 10-Week Term
• May 29 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature for 10-Week Term
• June 5 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) for 10-Week Term
• July 1 – Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) for 10-Week Term
• July 25 – Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) for 10-Week Term
• July 25 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) for 10-Week Term
• August 1 – Last Day of Classes for 10-Week Term
• August 5 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) for 10-Week Term
• May 22 – First Day of Classes for First 5-Week Term
• May 23 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature for First 5-Week Term
• May 24 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature First 5-Week Term
• May 29 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) First 5-Week Term
• June 11 – Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) First 5-Week Term
• June 19 – Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) First 5-Week Term
• June 19 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) First 5-Week Term
• June 26 – Last Day of Classes First 5-Week Term
• June 28 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) First 5-Week Term
• June 12 – First Day of Classes for Second 8-Week Term
• June 13 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature for Second 8-Week Term
• June 17 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature Second 8-Week Term
• June 21 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) Second 8-Week Term
• July 4 – Independence Day Holiday
• July 10 – Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) Second 8-Week Term
• July 25 – Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) Second 8-Week Term
• July 25 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) Second 8-Week Term
• August 1 – Last Day of Classes Second 8-Week Term
• August 5 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) Second 8-Week Term
• June 27 – First Day of Classes for Second 5-Week Term
• June 28 – Last Day to Add a Class Without Instructor’s Signature for Second 5-Week Term
• July 1 – Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature for Second 5-Week Term
• July 3 – CENSUS – Last Day to Cancel Registration WITHOUT W (Drop online or with Advisor / College) (100% refund) for Second 5-Week Term
• July 17 – Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Course With a “W” (no refund) for Second 5-Week Term
• July 25 – Last day to Withdraw from the University (by 4:59pm) (no refund) for Second 5-Week Term
• July 25 – Grading Opens (5:00 p.m.) for Second 5-Week Term
• August 1 – Last Day of Classes for Second 5-Week Term
• August 5 – Faculty Deadline to Submit Final Grades (5:00 p.m.) for Second 5-Week Term

In summary, the academic calendar acts as the central authority regarding significant events, deadlines, and activities across all terms at the university. By plainly outlining relevant dates over the next academic year, New Mexico State enables its students, faculty, and staff to approach each semester and session effectively. Understanding key markers in advance allows the university community to prepare accordingly.