Academic Calendar
The academic calendar provides important information and dates for academic holidays, enrollment, refunds, and graduation at Northeastern State University.
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Summer 2024 (previous semester)
Summer Semester: No classes are held on Fridays
Event/Holiday |
14-WeekMay 13 to |
3-Week AMay 13 to |
1st 7-WeekMay 13 to |
4-Week BJune 3 to |
8-WeekJune 3 to |
2nd 7-WeekJuly 1 to |
4-Week CJuly 1 to |
| Enrollment Open | March 25 to May 15 | March 25-May 13 | March 25-May 14 | March 25-June 4 | March 25-June 5 | March 25-July 2 | March 25-July 2 |
| All Fees are Due | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 | May 31 |
| Semester Begins | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 | June 3 | June 3 | July 1 | July 1 |
| Last Date to Enroll and Add Classes | May 15 | May 13 | May 14 | June 4 | June 5 | July 2 | July 2 |
| Last Date to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund | May 22 | May 14 | May 16 | June 5 | June 10 | July 8 | July 3 |
| Memorial Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Campuses Closed) |
May 27 | May 27 | May 27 | ||||
| Juneteenth National Independence Day (No Classes, Campuses Closed) |
June 19 | June 19 | June 19 | June 19 | |||
| Independence Day Holiday Observed (No Classes, Campuses Closed) |
July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | July 4 | |||
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a “W” | July 24 | May 23 | June 17 | June 24 | July 15 | August 6 | July 22 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Class or Withdraw from all classes* |
August 14 | May 29 | June 26 | June 26 | July 24 | August 14 | July 24 |
| Finals | August 15 | May 30 | June 27 | June 27 | July 25 | August 15 | July 25 |
| Classes End | August 15 | May 30 | June 27 | June 27 | July 25 | August 15 | July 25 |
| Faculty Grade Entry Closes (3:00 pm) | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 |
| Grades Available via goNSU** | August 23 | August 23 | August 23 | August 23 | August 23 | August 23 | August 23 |
*A grade of “W” can be assigned in classes from which a student withdraws only if the student has a passing grade at the time of the withdrawal.
**Grades may be available on goNSU as early as August 20. Please remember that summary information such as hours earned and grade point average may not include Summer 2024 courses until August 23.
Fall 2024
Event/Holiday |
16-Week ClassesAugust 19 to December 13 |
1st 7-WeekAugust 19 to October 4 |
1st 8-WeekAugust 19 to October 11 |
2nd 7-WeekOctober 14 to December 6 |
2nd 8-WeekOctober 14 to December 13 |
| Enrollment Open | March 25-August 23 | March 25-August 20 | March 25-August 21 | March 25-October 15 | March 25-October 16 |
| All Fees are Due | August 16 | August 16 | August 16 | August 16 | August 16 |
| Classes Begin | August 19 | August 19 | August 19 | October 14 | October 14 |
| Last Date to Enroll and Add Classes | August 23 | August 20 | August 21 | October 15 | October 16 |
| Last Date to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund | August 30 | August 22 | August 23 | October 21 | October 22 |
| Labor Day Holiday (No Classes, Campuses Closed) | September 2 | September 2 | September 2 | ||
| Fall Break (No Classes, Campuses Closed) | October 17-October 18 | October 17-October 18 | October 17-October 18 | ||
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a “W” | November 13 | September 24 | September 30 | November 21 | November 26 |
| Thanksgiving Break (No Classes Campuses Closed) | November 27-November 29 | November 27-November 29 | November 27-November 29 | ||
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Class or Withdraw from all Classes* | December 6 | October 3 | October 10 | December 5 | December 12 |
| Finals | December 9-13 | October 4 | October 11 | December 6 | December 13 |
| Semester Ends | December 13 | October 4 | October 11 | December 6 | December 13 |
| Faculty Grade Entry Closes 3:00pm | December 17 | December 17 | December 17 | December 17 | December 17 |
| Grades Available via goNSU** | December 20 | December 20 | December 20 | December 20 | December 20 |
*A grade of “W” can be assigned in classes from which a student withdraws only if the student has a passing grade at the time of the withdrawal.
**Grades may be available on goNSU as early as December 17. Please remember that summary information such as hours earned and grade point average may not include Fall 2024 courses until December 20.
Commencement
NSU is planning the Fall 2024 Commencement exercises for our fall 2024 graduates. Each ceremony will recognize bachelor's and master's degree candidates. More information about commencement can be found on the Registrar's Commencement page.
- Saturday, December 14 | NSU Event Center, Tahlequah
Spring 2025 (Current Semester)
EVENT/HOLIDAY |
16-WEEK CLASSESJanuary 13 to |
1st 7-WeekJanuary 13 to |
1st 8-WEEKJanuary 13 to |
2nd 7-WeekMarch 10 to |
2nd 8-WeekMarch 10 to |
| Enrollment Open | October 21, 2024-January 17, 2025 | October 21, 2024-January 14, 2025 | October 21, 2024-January 15, 2025 | October 21, 2024-March 11, 2025 | October 21, 2024-March 12, 2025 |
| All Fees are Due | January 10 | January 10 | January 10 | January 10 | January 10 |
| Classes Begin | January 13 | January 13 | January 13 | March 10 | March 10 |
| Last Date to Enroll and Add Classes | January 17 | January 14 | January 15 | March 11 | March 12 |
| Last Date to Drop Classes and Receive a Refund | January 27 | January 16 | January 17 | March 13 | March 14 |
| Martin Luther King Day (No Classes, Campuses Open) | January 20 | January 20 | January 20 | ||
| Spring Break (No Classes, Campuses Closed) | March 17-21 | March 17-21 | March 17-21 | ||
| Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a “W” | April 14 | February 18 | February 24 | April 22 | April 25 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from a Single Class or Withdraw from all Classes* | May 8 | February 27 | March 6 | May 1 | May 8 |
| Finals | May 5-9 | February 28 | March 7 | May 2 | May 9 |
| Semester Ends | May 9 | February 28 | March 7 | May 2 | May 9 |
| Faculty Grade Entry Closes 3:00pm | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 |
| Grades Available via goNSU** | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 |
*A grade of “W” can be assigned in classes from which a student withdraws only if the student has a passing grade at the time of the withdrawal.
**Grades may be available on goNSU as early as May 13. Please remember that summary information such as hours earned and grade point average may not include Spring 2025 courses until May 16.
Commencement
NSU is planning the Spring 2025 Commencement exercises for our spring 2025 graduates. Each ceremony will recognize bachelor's and master's degree candidates. More information about commencement can be found on the Registrar's Commencement page.
- Friday, May 9 | NSU Event Center, Tahlequah
- Saturday, May 10 | NSU Event Center, Tahlequah
- Monday, May 12 | TBD