Timeline of Important Dates for Admitted Students

Application Opens

Admissions Application for Summer and Fall 2026 opens at 8 p.m. CT.

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.

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) Priority Date

Submit your GSA before December 1st to receive maximum scholarship consideration.

Freshman

Sign Up for Orientation

Confirm you are attending Mississippi State University by signing up for this required event for new, entering students.

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 2026/Spring 2027 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 2026/Spring 2027 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