November and December are an exciting time: spring semester preparations, commencement, holiday breaks, and so much more.

Important Dates

• 10/30-11/20 Sequenced Registration: find your earliest registration date through the Registration Eligibility link in the Registration tile of your My Missouri State.
• 11/1 MSU Foundation Scholarship application becomes available for the 2025-2026 academic year, deadline to submit is March 1, 2025
• 11/2 Fall Showcase 2024: an opportunity for transfer students to get information about Missouri State, tour the campus, meet faculty, and get information about scholarships and financial aid and much more!
• 11/6 Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week with sweets in the Plaster Student Union
• 11/8 Last day to drop, declare pass/not pass, or audit for full semester classes 
• 11/7 Foundation Scholarship Workshop 
• 11/18 Last day to drop, declare pass/not pass, or audit for 2nd block classes 
• 11/23-12/1 Thanksgiving Break (offices will be closed 11/27-11/29) 
• 12/1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2025-2026 academic year 
• 12/5 Full semester and block classes end 
• 12/6 Study Day 
• 12/7-12/12 Final Exam Period: final exams are not always on the same schedule as classes. Please remember to check the Final Exam Schedule for exam times.  
• 12/13 Fall 2024 Commencement 
• 12/23-1/3 University Closed for Winter Break  
• 1/6-1/10 Winter Intersession: Intersession classes are a great way to reduce the time it takes to earn your degree. Ask your advisor to see if this option can benefit you! 
• 1/9-1/17 MSU 62 Spring Registration 
• 1/13 Spring 2025 semester begins 

Resource Spotlight: Office of Financial Aid 

With MSU Foundation Scholarships and the 2025-2026 FAFSA applications to be released soon, we want to remind you that the Office of Student Financial Aid is ready to assist you with any questions you may have. You can schedule a meeting with one of several Financial Aid Counselors that specialize in different areas such as Federal Eligibility, Scholarships, Loan Questions, and more. 

5 Tips to Prepare for Next Semester

1. Check your registration eligibility status – Common holds include needing to declare a major at a certain number of hours, and/or get an advisor release.  
2. Run a Degree Audit – see what courses you still need to complete, then use the course catalog to find your courses and plan out a schedule.  
3. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor – review how things are going and get guidance on your path to completion.  
4. Register for classes – don’t put off registration until the last minute. Classes can fill up quickly, by registering sooner you’re more likely to get the classes you need and the sections you want.
5. Get your booklist – have the materials you need to be successful when classes begin.  

BONUS TIP: Even though time off from classes does not mean time off from other responsibilities, enjoy the break and try to take a moment for yourself. You have been working hard!  

Enjoy these last weeks of the fall semester and enjoy your well-earned break. 
Stay warm, Bears! 

One more thing!

You may have seen our announcement or previous blogpost, but our office has a new home! We can be found at Clay Hall (744 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 65807). 

Make an in-person appointment with an advisor.   Make a telephone/Zoom appointment with an advisor.