The spring semester is finally here!
We hope you had a restful break and are eager to jump into the spring with renewed energy. This article provides important dates and major updates for the spring semester.
Important Dates
- 1/13/25-1/17/25: Full Semester and First Block Change of Schedule Period
- 1/20/25: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes, offices closed)
- 2/10/25: First Installment of My Payment Plan due
- 2/17/25: Presidents’ Day (no classes, offices closed
- 3/1/25: MSU Foundation Scholarship application for 2025-2026 academic year is due.
- 3/6/25: First Block Classes end
- 3/7/25: Mid-Semester/First Block Final Exams
- 3/10/25: Second Block Classes Begin
- 3/10/25-3/14/25: Second Block Change of Schedule
- 3/10/25: Second Installment of My Payment Plan due
- 3/31/25: Deadline to have name listed in Spring 2025 Commencement program
- 3/31/25: Sequenced Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2025 terms
- 4/4/25: Last day to Drop, Declare Pass/Not Pass or Audit for Full Semester courses
- 4/10/25: Final installment of My Payment Plan due
- 4/18/25-4/20/25: Spring Holiday (no classes, offices closed)
- 4/21/25: Last day to Drop, Declare Pass/Not Pass or Audit for Second Block
- 4/23/25: Non-sequenced Registration begins for Summer and Fall 2025
- 5/1/25: Full Semester and Second Block classes end
- 5/2/25: Study Day (no classes, offices open)
- 5/3/25-5/8/25: Final Exam Period
- 5/9/25: Spring Commencement
A full list of important dates is available via the Office of the Registrar’s Academic Calendar.
Don’t forget to have fun this semester! Check out the Calendar of Events for sport and music events, and more!
Update from Financial Services
Financial Services shared an important update via My Missouri State earlier this month. Beginning with registration for the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters, the University’s hold limit will decrease from $2,000 to $1,000. Students must have an account balance of less than $1,000 to register for the Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters. This change will not affect the Spring 2025 registration.
Beginning on March 25, 2025, a financial hold will be placed on accounts with a balance that is $1,000 or more. If the balance is $999 or lower the hold will not be placed on the account. This hold will prevent the student from registering for classes or starting a new housing contract for future semesters.
New Hold Limit | Timeline | What This Means for YOU | Action Required |
Previous limit: $2,000
New limit: $1,000 |
Takes effect: March 25, 2025 Affects registration for: Summer 2025 semester Fall 2025 semester Does NOT affect Spring 2025 registration |
If your balance is $1,000 or more:
A financial hold will be placed on your account No hold will be placed |
Keep your account balance below $1,000 to avoid registration and housing restrictions. |
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
The Return to Learn Scholarship application deadline for the Spring semester is January 31, 2025. Each fall and spring semester, the Office of Adult Student Services awards a limited number of the “Return to Learn Scholarships” for undergraduate students 25 years of age or older. This scholarship will be awarded to degree-seeking adult undergraduate students entering college for the first time or returning after an absence of three years or longer who have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship is intended for adult students who exhibit outstanding potential for academic success at Missouri State University. The $1050 scholarship is applied to the recipient’s account over two semesters if all criteria have been met. Check out our website for additional eligibility criteria and to download the scholarship application.
The MSU Annual Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year is due March 1, 2025. While not required to apply for MSU Foundation scholarships, all students who are able are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1.
What else…
If you’re not already a part of our Brightspace Community page (Adult Student Services Community), reach out to Hannah Smith (HannahSmith@MissouriState.edu) to request access. The Adult Student Services Community page is a collection of information and resources for adult and nontraditional students that you can refer back to at any time. There are no assignments or grades involved. We’d love for you to join.
Welcome Back, Bears!
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