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Important Dates

At Jackson State University, it is important to stay informed and be aware of important dates and deadlines related to your academic program, financial aid, and other university-related matters.

Some important dates to keep in mind include:

  • Application deadlines: the deadline for submitting your application for admission to the university, varies by program and level of study.
  • Financial aid deadlines: the deadline for submitting your financial aid application, varies by program and level of study.
  • Registration deadlines: the deadline for registering for classes for a given semester or term.
  • Payment deadlines: the deadline for paying tuition and fees for a given semester or term.
  • Withdrawal deadlines: the deadline for withdrawing from a class or the university without penalty.
  • Graduation application deadlines: the deadline for submitting your graduation application, varies by program and level of study.
  • Commencement dates: the date of the graduation ceremony, varies by program and level of study.

It is important to keep in mind that these dates and deadlines may vary depending on your program or level of study, and that they are subject to change. We encourage you to regularly check the university’s calendar and website for the most up-to-date information.

In addition, to stay informed and be aware of important dates and deadlines, please also refer to your program’s handbook, academic calendar or contact the appropriate office.

Important Dates

IMPORTANT DATES — Fall 2026

 

August
10 Monday Classes Begin
14 Friday Last Day to Register/Add a Course/Schedule Change
17 Monday Graduation Clearance Begins
21 Friday Last Day to Drop a Course with No Grade
25 Tuesday Class Schedule Purged for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees
September
8 Tuesday Financial Aid Disbursement
21 Monday Last Defense Date for Dissertations, Theses, and Projects (Fall)
October
9 Friday ProQuest Upload Deadline for December 2026 Graduation
9 Friday Last Day to Submit Graduation Clearance Application
16 Friday Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W” (Full Term)
31 Saturday Graduate Area Comprehensive Exam (GACE) Test Date
November
13 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from the University
20 Friday Final Thesis/Dissertation Revisions Due for Fall 2026 Graduates
24 Tuesday Fall Term Ends (Full Term)
December
4 Friday Commencement

 

IMPORTANT DATES — Spring 2027

 

January
11 Monday Classes Begin
15 Friday Last Day to Register/Add a Course/Schedule Change
22 Friday Last Day to Drop a Course with No Grade
25 Monday Graduation Clearance Begins
26 Tuesday Class Schedule Purged for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees
27 Wednesday Enrollment Census Drop (Attendance Purge)
February
2 Tuesday Deadline to Petition for Census and Financial Reinstatement
22 Monday Last Defense Date for Dissertations, Theses, and Projects (Spring)
March
1 Monday ProQuest Upload Deadline for December 2026 Graduation
1 Monday Last Day to Submit Graduation Clearance Application
20 Saturday Graduate Area Comprehensive Exam (GACE) Test Date
25 Thursday Last Day to Drop a Course with a “W”
April
16 Friday Final Thesis/Dissertation Revisions Due for Spring 2027 Graduates
23 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from the University
30 Friday Commencement

 

IMPORTANT DATES — Summer 2027

 

June
3 Thursday Graduate 8-Week Classes Begin
7 Monday Graduation Clearance Begins
10 Thursday Last Day to Register/Add Courses
17 Thursday Last Day to Drop a Class with No Grade (100% Refund)
21 Tuesday Class Schedules Purged for Non-Payment of Tuition and Fees
22 Wednesday Enrollment Census Drop (Attendance Purge)
26 Saturday Graduate Area Comprehensive Exam (GACE) Test Date
28 Monday Defense Deadline for Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
July
9 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with a “W” Grade
12 Monday Last Defense Date for Dissertations, Theses, and Projects (Summer)
12 Monday Last Day to Submit Graduation Clearance Application
22 Thursday Last Day to Withdraw from the University
29 Tuesday Graduate 8-Week Summer Session Ends
29 Wednesday Summer Grades Due
Division of Graduate Studies

Location

Division of Graduate Studies
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280

Division of Graduate Studies
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 17095
Jackson, MS  39217

Phone: 601.979.2455

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