Important Dates to Remember
Fall 2017
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| August | |
| 9 | Fall submission of applications for degree submitted through September 8, 2017 |
| 21 | Classes Begin |
| 22 | Submit Application for Degree in go.alcorn.edu |
| 31 | Deadline to determine candidacy with advisor for graduation |
| September | |
| 5 | Last Day to Register for Fall Classes |
| 8 | Deadline for Submitting Application for Degree in go.alcorn.edu and assessment of $50 application fee; applications submitted after this deadline are assessed $100 graduation application fee for December 2017 Commencement. Students transferring in graduate credits must provide an official transcript of transfer credits prior to acceptance of the transfer credits for approval by this deadline.
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| 9 | $100 Application for Degree fee affixed if paid after deadline of September 8, 2017 |
| 27 | Deadline for Advisor to assign Degree Plan in go.alcorn.edu for prospective graduate for December Commencement |
| 28 | Deadline to Apply for Area Exam for School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| October | |
| 13 | Deadline to Register for CORE Exit Examination, Visit http://www.alcorn.edu/adademics/schools/department... |
| 20 | CORE Exit Examination 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Classroom TBA |
| 20 | Deadline to register for AREA Exam, Visit http://www.alcorn.edu/academics/schools/department... |
| 27 | Deadline to submit electronic Thesis or Research Project to Graduate Office for review; manuscript must include signature page in pdf format. Signature pages must follow submission after review of manuscript and approval of signature page |
| 27 | AREA Examination, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Classroom TBA |
| 27 | AREA Examination for School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Computer Lab, Classroom #5 |
| November | |
| 10 | University Clearance Begins for December graduates. Clearance status will populate in go.alcorn.edu; clear all indebtedness to University (Library Fines, Tickets, Tuition, Health Services, etc.) |
| 17 | Deadline to Submit Bound Thesis/Research Project to Graduate Office (2 copies to Graduate Studies, 1 copy to the department and 1 copy for student) |
| 25 | Deadline for Submitting Application Packet for Admission to the Graduate School for Spring 2018 |
| December | |
| 1 | Deadline to Clear Graduate School Requirements for Progressing to Degree Completion for December 2017 Commencement |
| 1 | Deadline to Clear indebtedness to Alcorn State University for University Clearance |
| 1 | Posting of Grades in BANNER by 12:00 Noon (Graduating Seniors and Graduate Students) |
| 4 | Final Examinations |
| 8 | December Commencement (Conferring of Degrees Summer 2017 & December 2017), 10:00 a.m., Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex |
| 11 | Fall Semester Ends Posting of Grades in BANNER by 12:00 Noon |
Spring 2018
| January | |
| 3 | Registration at Vicksburg (3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) |
| 4 | Registration at Natchez (9:30 a..m.) |
| 5 | Registration at Lorman Campus (9:00 a.m.) |
| 5 | Remission of Fee Forms Due in the Business Office |
| 8 | Classes Begin |
| 12 | Last Day for Registration/Adding Classes (all day) |
| 15 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Campus Closed) |
| 26 | Last Day for Submitting Application for Degree in go.alcorn.edu and assessment of $50 application fee; applications submitted after this deadline are assessed $100 graduation application fee for May 2018 Commencement. Students transferring in graduate credits must provide an official transcript of transfer credits prior to acceptance of the transfer credits for approval by this deadline. |
| 27 | $100 Application for Degree fee affixed if paid after deadline of January 26, 2018 |
| February | |
| 9 | Last Day for Submission of Degree Audits and Substitutions by Advisors via go.alcorn.edu Portal (all day) |
| March | |
| 2 | Deadline to submit electronic copy of Thesis/Research Project in pdf to Graduate Office for Review |
| 5 | Mid-Semester Examination |
| 9 | Posting of Mid-Semester Grades in Banner by 12:00 noon |
| 12 | Spring Break |
| 19 | Classes Resume |
| 19 | Registration for Summer I |
| 23 | Last Day for Placing Cap & Gown Orders (all day) |
| 30 | Good Friday (University Closed) |
| April | |
| 2 | Classes Resume |
| 6 | Deadline to Submit Bound Thesis/Research Project to Graduate Office |
| 9 | Registration for Fall Term Begins |
| 9 | University Clearance Begins for Graduating Graduate Students |
| 23 | Final Examinations for Graduating Graduate Students |
| 27 | Posting of Grades in BANNER for Graduating Graduate Students by 12:00 |
| May | |
| 1 | Final Examinations for Graduate Students |
| 1 | Graduating Graduate Students: Cap and Gown Available for Pick-Up |
| 4 | Mandatory Commencement Rehearsal 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| 5 | Commencement |
| 7 | Posting of Grades in BANNER for Graduate Students by 12:00 noon |
Summer I 2018
| May | |
| 16 | Registration at Vicksburg |
| 17 | Registration at Natchez (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) |
| 18 | registration on Main Campus |
| 21 | Classes Begin Summer I |
| June | |
| 8 | Deadline to Submit electronic copy of Thesis/Research Project in pdf to Graduate Office for Review |
| 26 | Final Examinations |
| 27 | Posting of Grades in BANNER by 12:00 noon |
| 29 | Deadline to Submit Bound thesis/Research Project to Graduate Office |
Summer II 2018
| June | |
| 27 | Registration on Main Campus for Summer II |
| 28 | Classes Begin |
| July | |
| 6 | Deadline to Submit electronic copy of Thesis/Research Project in pdf to Graduate Office for Review |
| August | |
| 3 | Deadline to Submit Bound Thesis/Research Project to Graduate Office |