Northern State University's academic calendars provide an overview of important dates and deadlines.

Our Academic Calendar and Key Dates are made available to inform you of the start and end of classes, as well as important deadlines for your studies.

Date, Day, Event. August 19 - 23, Monday - Friday, Faculty Meetings. August 26, Monday, Classes Begin. September 2, Monday, Labor Day (university closed).

First official day of classes, May 20, Monday. Memorial Day observance—no classes, May 27, Monday. First official day of Session II classes, July 1, Monday.

Fall Semester 2024. August 19-20 (Monday-Tuesday), Orientation. August 21 (Wednesday), Instruction Begins. August 28 (Wednesday), Last Day to Add ...

Academic Calendar. Examination System. An academic year is divided into three semesters except Dept. of Pharmacy which is two semesters.

Date, Time, Event. Dec 9, Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2025 - MANDATORY for all students through January 22, 2025.

FALL SEMESTER 2024. Aug. 26, Classes Begin. Sept. 2, Labor Day (no classes). Sep 27-29, Homecoming. Oct. 14-15, Fall Break. Nov. 25-29, Thanksgiving Break.

Term Start and End Dates, ABOR Approved Term Dates, University Closure Schedule, Official Closures, Final Exam Schedule, Previous Year Calendars.

Deadline for Degree & Certificate Students to Submit an Application for Fall 2024 ... Fri, Aug 9; First day to use financial aid for bookstore charges .