Office of the Registrar - Michigan State University
Academic Calendar
The academic year consists of two semesters of approximately fifteen weeks each. The fall semester begins in late August and ends by mid-December. The spring semester begins in January and ends with commencement in early May.
There are two sessions during the summer. The first session begins in mid-May and runs through early July. The second session begins the first week of July and runs through late August. Sessions of varying length for defined audiences are also scheduled during the summer.
Academic Calendar
Summer Enrollment Schedule
Fall and Spring Enrollment Schedules
Final Exam Policy and Schedule
The academic year consists of two semesters of approximately fifteen weeks each. The fall semester begins in late August and ends by mid-December. The spring semester begins in January and ends with commencement in early May.
There are two sessions during the summer. The first session begins in mid-May and runs through early July. The second session begins the first week of July and runs through late August. Sessions of varying length for defined audiences are also scheduled during the summer.
Academic Calendar
Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 - Summer 2006
Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 - Summer 2007
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 - Summer 2008
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 - Summer 2009
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 - Summer 2010
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 - Summer 2011
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 - Summer 2012
Download the current MSU Academic Calendar in iCalendar Format
Summer Enrollment Schedule
Fall and Spring Enrollment Schedules
Final Exam Policy and Schedule