Timeline of Important Dates for Admitted Students
Timeline of
Important Dates
This timeline is specific to students who plan to enter in summer or August of 2025.
Prospective Student Timeline
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Hail State @ 8!
Admissions Application for Summer and Fall 2025 Opens at 8 p.m. CT.
Submit Housing Application
The housing application opens for admitted students is available beginning October 1. First-time freshmen are required to live in on-campus housing.
Freshman
General Scholarship Application (GSA) Opens
Admitted students can begin their GSA on October 1st each year. The GSA houses competitive, alumni, extracurricular, and other scholarships.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Once you have been admitted to MSU, you can begin your FAFSA. MSU's federal code is 002423.
General Scholarship Application (GSA) Priority Date
Submit your GSA before December 1st to receive maximum scholarship consideration.
Freshman
Roommate Search and Selection Opens
Prospective students have the ability to search for and choose a roommate between December 2 and May 9.
Freshman
Sign Up for Academic Insight
These half-day events are designed to give students & parents the opportunity to meet departmental representatives and talk with current students within their intended college.
Sign Up for Orientation
Confirm you are attending Mississippi State University by signing up for this required event for new, entering students.
Check MSU Email
Sign in with your MSU NetID and NetPassword.
General Scholarship Application (GSA) Priority Date
Submit your GSA before March 1st to receive maximum scholarship consideration.
Transfer
Housing Application Priority Ends
Incoming freshmen for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year, should complete their Housing Application submission by April 1 at 11:59 p.m. CT in order to maintain their housing priority.
Freshman
Housing Contract Priority Period
Incoming freshmen for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic year, should return to their Housing Portal to complete their housing contract between April 2 at 10 a.m. and April 30 at 11:59 p.m. CT in order to maintain their housing priority.
Freshman
Roommate Search and Selection Closes
After May 9, students will not have the ability to choose or adjust their roommate. Students are not required to select a roommate, however, we do encourage students to utilize the Roommate Search and Selection function in their Housing Portal as well as the ZeeMee app to explore potential roommate options, if they so choose.
Freshman
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