MSU announces major dates for 2002 fall semester

Contact: Sammy McDavid

Classes for the fall semester at Mississippi State University begin Monday, Aug. 19.

Campus housing opens for residency at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. For all who didn't attend the June sessions, orientation for new students is scheduled on the 14th.

Final regular fall registration will be held Aug. 15 and 16, with late registration continuing through the 23rd.

Other major dates for the school year's first semester include:

--Sept. 2, Labor Day holiday [university closed].

--Sept. 14, High School Scholars' Recognition Day (in conjunction with Jacksonville State University football game).

--Oct. 12, Homecoming festivities for alumni and friends (in conjunction with Troy State University football game).

--Nov. 2, "Discovery: MSU" for prospective students (in conjunction with the University of Kentucky football game).

--Nov. 28 and 29, Thanksgiving holidays [university closed].

--Dec. 2, last day for all new students to apply for 2003 spring semester admission.

--Dec. 13, fall commencement exercises.

New student orientation for the 2003 spring semester will be held Jan. 2, with second-semester classes beginning on the 6th. Spring commencement is May 10.

Registration information can be obtained in Garner Hall East or by telephoning (662) 325-2023.