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.) |