May 1, 2019
Families of graduates, CONGRATULATIONS! Your student made it - and so did you! If you are coming to campus over the next two days, take a moment to review the commencement details below.

The summer months are here and soon campus will be a little quieter. Have no fear, WE WILL STILL BE HERE if you need anything, we promise.

Preparing for your student to return home over the summer can be interesting when your expectations don't match up with your student's expectations and vice-versa.
Take a moment to peruse through this great read (written by a college parent of 2) titled Bracing for Reentry .

We hope each of you will enjoy the summer months with your student and take time to make new memories, get to know your student again, and set new goals for the upcoming academic year. We greatly appreciate your support over this academic year. It is a privilege to be a resource for our Bulldog Families. Please don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions or concerns.

Cat Walker and Becky Faulk
Office of Parent & Family Services
662.325.3611 / family@msstate.edu
May 6
Final Grades Due
for Spring Semester (10 a.m.)

May 8
Maymester Classes Begin
&
Tuition for Maymester must be paid in full

May 9
Last day to drop or add a course
without a grade (2nd class day)
May 14
Last day to drop a course with a
"W" grade by 5:00p.m.

May 23
Last day to withdraw from the University

May 27
Memorial Day - No Classes Scheduled

May 29
Classes end
Click   here   for a full academic calendar
STARKVILLE COMMENCEMENT
Commencement Schedule

Thursday, May 2
College of Education
College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy

Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 2:30 p.m.
March in at 3:00 p.m.; Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m.


Friday, May 3 - Morning
College of Architecture, Art and Design
College of Veterinary Medicine
College of Arts and Sciences

Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 8:30 a.m.
March in at 9:00 a.m.; Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.


Friday, May 3 - Afternoon
College of Forest Resources
University Studies
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Bagley College of Engineering

Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 2:30 p.m.
March in at 3:00 p.m.; Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m.

Increased traffic volume and decreased
parking availability will be experienced on the
north side of campus, please plan accordingly.


To view the commencement map,
Save the Date

OCTOBER 25 - 27

Important information about registration will be posted on our website  family.msstate.edu , Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.
Stay tuned & be sure to follow us @MSStateFamily.
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Mark your calendars!
May 4 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close after the spring 2019 semester. Students are asked to depart no later than 24 hours after their last exam.

May 7 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Maymester

June 1 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Maymester

June 2 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Summer Term I

July 2 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Summer Term I
July 7 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Summer Term II

July 30 @ 2 p.m.
RA Move-In Day

August 7 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Summer Term II

August 11 @ Noon - 6 p.m.
New Maroon and Panhellenic Move-In

August 17
MVNU2MSU 2019
Checking out
Students living on-campus will need to check out of their residence halls no later than 24 hours after their last final exam. Each student's Resident Advisor will hold a floor meeting to discuss closing procedures. These meetings are mandatory and all students living in a residence hall must attend.

Students will sign up for a check-out appointment time after the floor meeting or at least 24 hours in advance with an RA in their building. Failure to do so will result in an improper check-out charge ($50) . With the exception of graduating seniors, the residence halls will close for summer on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
  1. Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator and microwave.
  2. Thoroughly clean the room
  3. Remove ALL personal belongings.
  4. Return all hard keys.
  5. Set up and complete check-out with RA, RD, or CD.
All residents must properly cl ean the room and complete the list of action items. Failure to do this will result in penalties and cleaning charges. Any damages to the room will also be charged to a student's accounts.  By failing to properly check out, a student is waiving their right to appeal charges, so please encourage your students to check out with a staff member before leaving campus.

Any damages to the room will be charged to the MSU account of each resident in the room. Repair requests must be submitted through a Fix-It Ticket prior to checking out.
Consider checking out our Guide to Off-Campus Living to view a partial list of area storage facilities .

Did you know that Housing and Residence Life
offers students the opportunity to live
on campus while taking summer course?

Students can apply by visiting my.housing.msstate.edu .
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
2019-2020 Financial Aid

If your student received financial aid for the 2018-2019 academic year, don't forget to have your student complete the FAFSA for the 2019-2020 academic year. The FAFSA must be completed for each academic year your enrolled student needs financial assistance. Be sure all required forms are submitted and ready for processing prior to May 1st.
Summer Financial Aid

Will your student be taking classes at MSU over the summer and in need of financial aid? Please remind your student to visit the Student Financial Aid Office or send an email to inquire about summer funding options.
Summer Plans

What are your summer plans?
Enroll in summer school to accelerate your progress toward a degree. Graduating early means one less semester of tuition, housing, and meal costs. It’s also a quicker start to earning a salary!  msstate.edu/summer
NEW Annual Payment Plan Option

Great news! Effective Fall 2019, MSU will offer an annual payment plan option in addition to our current semester plans. Visit paymybill.msstate.edu for more information. 
Post Office

 Students no longer needing their P.O. Box will need to visit the Roberts Building after their last exam to check their box one last time and return their key(s).
Don't forget to visit us on social media and at family.msstate.edu !
Make sure you mention #MSStateFamily when you post on social media.
Office of Parent and Family Services | 662.325.3611 | family@msstate.edu |