Important Dates to Remember

Fall 2022

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July
1	Prospective Graduates begin submission of Application for Degree in go.alcorn.edu for Fall 2022
15	Deadline to apply for Fall 2022 admission
15	Deadline to submit application for graduate assistant to Office of Graduate Studies
29	Deadline to determine candidacy with advisor for Graduation
August
4	Award letters sent to graduate HBCU recipients
4	Award letters sent to graduate assistant applicants
22	Classes Begin
22	Late Registration Begins
26	Late registration for all graduate students who have not yet registered
26	Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
26	Last Day to Pay Fees or Set-up Payment Plan
September
5	Labor Day Holiday
13	Deadline to determine Candidacy with Advisor for Fall 2022 Graduation
16	Deadline to transfer graduate credits from prior school attended for December 2022 graduation; student must provide an official transcript to transfer credits and a Transfer of Credits form prior to acceptance of the transfer credits for approval
TBA	Cap and Gown Online form Opens-Prospective graduates submit order for Cap and Gown online at https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/fallcommencement
16	Deadline for Advisor to Assign Degree Plan in go.alcorn.edu for Prospective Graduates
19	Initial Degree Audits begin by Office of Graduate Studies
21	New Student Cyber Orientation Begins for New Graduate Students
22	New Student Cyber Orientation Begins for New International Students
26	Last Day for Submission of Degree Audit Substitutions by Academic Advisors via go.alcorn.edu Portal
October
3	Deadline for advisors to complete Degree Audits in go.alcorn.edu Portal
3	Student accounts charged Graduation Application Fee
3-7	Mid-Semester Examinations
10	Mid-Semester Grades Due to Office of the Registrar (12:00 Noon)
14	Last Day for thesis Defense/Capstone/DNP Project oral presentation for December Graduation
14	Deadline to Submit an Application Online for CORE EXAM by 4:00 p.m. https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/school-of-education-and-psychology/department-of-education-and-psychology/forms/core-examination-application. Questions contact Dr. LaShundia Carson @601-877-6149 School of Education and Psychology
21	CORE Exam Administration, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., WWACB 2nd Floor, Classroom #5
21	Deadline to submit Application Online for AREA Exit Examination by 4:00 p.m. https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/school-of-education-and-psychology/department-of-education-and-psychology/forms/area-examination-application. Questions contact Dr. LaShundia Carson @601-877-6149 School of Education and Psychology
24	Final Deadline for all departments to submit final thesis defense report form to Graduate Studies denoting Pass/Fail
25	Pre-Registration Begins for Spring 2023
28	Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with Record
28	AREA Exam Administration, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., WWACB 2nd Floor, Classroom #5
28	Student deadline for advisor to submit digital thesis/non-thesis/capstone/DNP Project to the Office of graduate Studies for review. APA 7th edition format
November
1	Deadline for STEM students to apply for HBCU Establishing Scholarships and Financial Assistance for the spring semester
2	Office of Graduate Studies completes degree audits and informs prospective students of status of requirements thru go.alcorn.edu and other communications
7	Digital Clearance Begins for December graduates. Clearance status will populate in go.alcorn.edu; Students must Clear all indebtedness to the University (Graduation Application Fee, Financial Aid, Library Fines, Tickets, Tuition, Health Services, Residential Life)
TBA	Last Day to Place Order for Cap & Gown Online at https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/fallcommencement
14	Last Day for final revised thesis, project, capstone, and DNP Project submission approval
21-25	Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)
24-25	Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed)
28	Classes Resume
30	Deadline to submit bound Thesis/Non-Thesis/Capstone to Office of Graduate Studies to clear requirements for Graduation. APA 7th edition format
December
2	Grades due to the Registrar for graduating students
5	Deadline for prospective graduates to pay graduation application fee
6	Deadline to Clear Graduate School requirements for Progression to Degree Completion and Indebtedness to Alcorn State University (Graduation Application Fee, Financial Aid, Business Office, Library Fines, Tickets, Health Services, Residential Life)
TBA	Graduating Students: Caps & Gowns Available for Pick Up
TBA	Graduating Students: Caps & Gowns Available for Pick Up
TBA	Graduating Students: Caps & Gowns Available for Pick Up
9	Commencement Rehearsal, 3:00 p.m., Marino Casem Stadium Lorman Campus
10	Fall Commencement 9:00 a.m. Lorman Campus: "Only those students who have completed all requirements for their degree will be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony."
10	Diploma Pick-Up Location TBA immediately following ceremony until 12:00 noon

Spring 2023

January
11	New Student Cyber Orientation Begins for New Graduate Students
12	New Student Cyber Orientation Begins for International Graduate Students
16	Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (University Closed)
17	Classes Begin
17	Late Registration Begins ($50 GR fee)
17	Last Day to Drop Class and Receive Tuition Refund
24	Last Day to Drop/Add Classes
24	Last Day to Pay Fees or Set-up Payment Plan
24	Students transferring graduate credits (limit 6 credits) must provide an official transcript of transfer credits and the transfer form signed by the advisor for approval by this deadline
25	Deadline to determine Candidacy with advisor for Spring 2023 Graduation
27	Last Day to Drop a Course Without a Grade
February
17	Deadline for advisors to submit substitutions in go.alcorn.edu portal for prospective graduates
28	Deadline for advisors to submit student Transfer of Credit requests to the Office of Graduate Studies
TBA	Cap and Gown Online Form Opens for Prospective graduates; submit order for Cap and Gown online at https://www.alcorn.edu/academics/springcommencement
March
2	Student accounts charged Graduation Application Fee
6-10	Mid-Semester Examination
13	Mid-Semester Grades Due to the Registrar (12:00 Noon)
13-17	Spring Break
17	University Closed
TBA	CORE EXAM Application Deadline; Submit your application by way of School of Education/Psychology: Exit Exams; Questions contact Dr. LaShundia Carson @601-877-6149
TBA	AREA EXAM Registration Deadline; Submit application on www.alcorn.edu/exams; Questions contact Dr. LaShundia Carson @601-877-6149 School of Education and Psychology
TBA	Begin Placing Cap & Gown Orders (all day)
TBA	CORE EXAM 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Classroom #5; Questions Contact Dr. LaShaundia Carson 601-877-6149, School of Education and Psychology
TBA	AREA EXAM 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Classroom #5; Questions contact Dr. LaShundia Carson 601-877-6149, School of Education and Psychology
21	Last Day for Thesis Defense/Capstone/DNP Project oral presentation for May Graduation
24	Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with Record
30	Deadline for advisors to complete degree audits in go.alcorn
30	Final Deadline for all department sot submit Final Thesis Defense Report form to the Office of Graduate Studies for review
31	Last day for initial submission of thesis, non-thesis, capstone, and DNP Project to Office of Graduate Studies for review. APA 7th edition format
April
1	Pre-Registration Begins for Summer and Fall 2023
4	Digital Clearance Begins for May graduates. Clearance status will populate in go.alcorn.edu; Students must Clear all indebtedness to the University (Graduation Application Fee, Financial Aid, Business Office, Library Fines, Tickets, Health Services, Residential Life)
7	Easter Break (University Closed)
15	Last day for final revised thesis, non-thesis, capstone, and DNP Project to Office of Graduate Studies to clear requirements for May Graduation. APA 7th edition format
25	Deadline to Submit Application for Summer I Admission to Graduate School
28	Deadline to submit bound Thesis/Non-Thesis/Capstone/DNP Project to Office of Graduate Studies to clear requirements for May Graduation. APA 7th edition format
May
5	Classes End
5	Graduating Students Grades Due to the Registrar
8-12	Final Examinations
TBA	Graduating Graduate Students: Cap and Gown Available for Pick-up
TBA	Graduating Graduate Students: Cap and Gown Available for Pick-up
TBA	Graduating Graduate Students: Cap and Gown Available for Pick-up
12	Commencement Rehearsal 10:00 a.m., Location TBA Lorman Campus
13	Spring Commencement 9:00 a.m., Lorman Campus: "Only those students who have completed all requirements for their degree will be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony."
17	Final Grades Due to the Registrar (5:00 P.M.)
25	Deadline to Submit Application for Summer II Admission to Graduate School
25	Deadline for STEM students to submit application for HBCU Establishing Scholarships and Financial Assistance for the fall semester

Summer I 2023

May
29	Memorial Day (University Closed)
31	Classes Begin
31	Late Registration for Summer I Begins ($50 GR Fee)
31	Last Day for Thesis Defense for June Degree Completion
June
1	Last Day to Add Classes
1	Last Day to Pay Fees and Avoid Classes Being Dropped
1	Last Day to Drop Class and Receive Tuition Refund
1	Last Day to Drop Class without Grade
1	Regular Registration for Summer II Continues
1	Last Day for initial submission of thesis, non-thesis, capstone, DNP Project yo Office of Graduate Studies for review
8	Classes Dropped due to Non-Payment of Fees
13	Mid-Term Examinations
14	Mid-Term Grades Due to the Registrar (12:00 Noon)
14	Digital Clearance Begins for Summer I Degree Completers; Clearance status will populate in go.alcorn.edu; Students must Clear all indebtedness to the University (Graduation Application Fee, Financial Aid, Business Office, Library Fines, Tickets, Health Services, Residential Life)
16	Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
18	Last Day for final revised thesis, non-thesis, and capstone submission approval
18	Students transferring in graduate credits (limit 6 credits) must provide an official transcript of transfer credits and transfer form signed by the advisor for approval by this deadline
23	Last Day to Withdraw from the University
28	Deadline to submit bound Thesis/Non-thesis/Capstone to Office of Graduate Studies to clear requirements for Degree Completion
28	Final Examinations
29	Final Grades Due to the Registrar (5:00 P.M.)

Summer II 2023

July
2	Last Day for thesis Defense for July Degree Completion
4	Independence Day Holiday (University Closed)
5	Classes Begin
5	Late Registration for Summer II Begins ($50 GR Fee)
6	Last Day to Add Classes
6	Last Day for initial submission of thesis, non-thesis, and capstone
10	Last Day to Pay Fees and Avoid Classes Being Dropped
10	Last Day to Drop Class and Receive Tuition Refund
10	Last Day to Drop Class without Grade
13	Classes Dropped due to Non-Payment of Fees
16	Last Day for final revised thesis, non-thesis, and capstone submission approval
16	Students transferring in graduate credits (limit 6 credits) must provide an official transcript of transfer credits and transfer form signed by the advisor for approval by this deadline
18	Mid-Term Examinations
18	Digital Clearance Begins for Summer II Degree Completers; Clearance status will populate in go.alcorn.edu; Students must Clear all indebtedness to the University (Graduation Application Fee, Financial Aid, Business Office, Library Fines, Tickets, Health Services, Residential Life)
19	Mid-Term Grades Due to the Registrar (12:00 Noon)
21	Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
28	Last Day to Withdraw from the University
August
1	Deadline to submit bound Thesis/Non-Thesis/Capstone to Office of Graduate Studies to clear requirement for Degree Completion
1	Final Examinations
2	Final Grade Due to the Registrar (5:00 P.M.)