Michigan State University Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026-27 Michigan State University academic year runs from classes beginning in fall 2026 through summer 2027, with specific term and session dates listed for full-session fall, full-session spring, and full/first/second summer sessions. The academic calendar includes scheduled breaks such as Fall Break (Oct 26-27, 2026), Winter Break (Dec 24, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027), and Spring Break (Mar 6-14, 2027). University-closed holidays include Labor Day (Sep 7, 2026), Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27, 2026), MLK Day (Jan 18, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), and Independence Day (July 5, 2027), with Juneteenth observed on Jun 18, 2027 with classes not held.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: reg.msu.edu. Always confirm with MSU before making travel plans.

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MSU key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Classes Begin — Fall 2026 Full SessionAug 31, 2026term
Graduation Application Opens — Spring 2027Aug 31, 2026deadline
Open Add Period Ends — Fall 2026 Full-Term ClassesOnline open add period ends at 11:59 pm.Sep 4, 2026deadline
Holiday - University Closed (Labor Day)Sep 7, 2026holiday
Quarter of Semester — Fall 2026 Full SessionFourth milestone date shown as "Quarter of Semester".Sep 24, 2026other
Middle of Semester — Fall 2026 Full SessionMidpoint milestone date shown as "Middle of Semester".Oct 19, 2026other
Fall BreakClasses not in session; university open.Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026break
Holiday - University Closed (Thanksgiving)Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Classes End — Fall 2026 Full SessionDec 13, 2026term
Final Exams — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
Commencements — Fall 2026Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026commencement
Holiday - University Closed (Winter Break)No classes while the university is closed.Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027break
Holiday - University Closed (MLK Day)Jan 18, 2027holiday
Classes Begin — Spring 2027 Full SessionJan 19, 2027term
Open Add Period Ends — Spring 2027Jan 25, 2027deadline
Quarter of Semester — Spring 2027 Full SessionFourth milestone date shown as "Quarter of Semester".Feb 11, 2027other
Spring BreakMar 6, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027break
Middle of Semester — Spring 2027 Full SessionMidpoint milestone date shown as "Middle of Semester".Mar 15, 2027other
Classes End — Spring 2027 Full SessionMay 2, 2027term
Final Exams — Spring 2027May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027exam
Commencements — Spring 2027May 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027commencement
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 Full SessionMay 17, 2027term
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 Session OneMay 17, 2027term
Quarter of Semester — Summer 2027 Session OneFourth milestone date shown as "Quarter of Semester".May 27, 2027other
Holiday - University Closed (Memorial Day)May 31, 2027holiday
Quarter of Semester — Summer 2027 Full SessionFourth milestone date shown as "Quarter of Semester".Jun 9, 2027other
Middle of Semester — Summer 2027 Session OneMidpoint milestone date shown as "Middle of Semester".Jun 9, 2027other
Holiday - University Open, Classes Not Held (Juneteenth)Jun 18, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 Session OneJul 2, 2027term
Holiday - University Closed (Independence Day)Jul 5, 2027holiday
Middle of Semester — Summer 2027 Full SessionMidpoint milestone date shown as "Middle of Semester".Jul 6, 2027other
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 Session TwoJul 7, 2027term
Quarter of Semester — Summer 2027 Session TwoFourth milestone date shown as "Quarter of Semester".Jul 19, 2027other
Middle of Semester — Summer 2027 Session TwoMidpoint milestone date shown as "Middle of Semester".Jul 29, 2027other
Degree Conferral — Summer 2027Aug 14, 2027other
Classes End — Summer 2027 Session TwoAug 20, 2027term
Classes End — Summer 2027 Full SessionAug 20, 2027term

When is MSU spring break 2027?

MSU spring break 2027 is Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

MSU academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is MSU spring break 2027?

MSU spring break 2027 runs Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at MSU?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at MSU is Aug 31, 2026 (Classes Begin — Fall 2026 Full Session).

When is MSU winter break 2026-27?

Winter break at MSU is Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

When are finals at MSU?

Final Exams — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Check Michigan State University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is MSU commencement 2027?

Graduation Application Opens — Spring 2027 is Aug 31, 2026.

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