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Indigenous Peoples' Day (no classes; offices closed)
Indigenous Peoples' Day - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQM.
Monday, October 12, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Thursday, October 15, 2026.
First half Fall 2026 semester classes end
Fall 2026 first half semester classes end.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRT.
Friday, October 16, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Friday, October 16, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Fall 2026 second half semester classes begin
Fall 2026 second half semester classes begin.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRS.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Midterm grades due by 11:59 PM for fall 2026 full-term classes (subject to change)
Fall 2026 midterm grades due by 11:59 PM (full-term classes). This date is subject to change, please watch for emails. Please contact Registrar's Office with any questions.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRX.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Midterm Student Success Check-In (October 15-21, 2026)
To support student academic success, the Student Success Center at Northern State University will use Navigate360 to collect early and other timely academic feedback from faculty. Three Student Success Check-In (progress report) campaigns will be conducted during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.
Faculty are encouraged to provide feedback during these reporting periods. Academic advisors and other members of the Student Success Center team will use this information to reach out to students, offering encouragement, guidance, and referrals to campus resources as needed.
Outside of these reporting periods—including during summer sessions—faculty are encouraged to submit feedback through Navigate360 as concerns or opportunities for support arise, ensuring students receive timely assistance throughout the academic year.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLWK.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Communications Studies Search
Meeting of Communications Studies Search Committee.
Event Locator: 2026-ACKJGD.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Last day to drop second half Fall 2026 semester class and receive a refund.
Last day to drop Fall 2026 second half semester class and receive a refund. CENSUS date for 2nd half semester fall 2026 classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRL.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Second 8-week classes (Fall 2026) CENSUS DATE
Census date for second 8-week classes (10/19-12/16).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLLD.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Last day to withdraw from school and receive a pro-rated refund. MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.
Last day to withdraw from school (Fall 2026) and receive a pro-rated refund - MUST CONTACT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRM.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Last day to apply for May 2027 and Summer 2027 Graduation
Last day to apply for May 2027 and Summer 2027 graduation. Please see Knowledge Base article for further information.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKR.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM.
Assessment Day - No classes until 3 p.m.
Assessment Day - The following exams will be administered to students: Exit. Faculty are expected to work on program/university assessment projects. No classes until 3 p.m.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRR.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Last day to drop/withdraw from Fall 2026 full term classes or school - NO REFUND.
Last day to drop/withdraw from Fall 2026 full-term class or school (NO REFUND).
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRN.
Friday, November 6, 2026.
Veterans Day (no classes; offices closed)
Veterans Day - no classes; offices closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQN.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes (Nov. 25-27); offices closed Nov. 26th (please watch for notification about Nov. 27th)
Wednesday, November 25th - no classes; offices open
, Thursday, November 26th - no classes; offices closed
, Friday, November 27th - no classes; please watch email if offices will be closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQQ.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes (Nov. 25-27); offices closed Nov. 26th (please watch for notification about Nov. 27th)
Wednesday, November 25th - no classes; offices open
, Thursday, November 26th - no classes; offices closed
, Friday, November 27th - no classes; please watch email if offices will be closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQQ.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes (Nov. 25-27); offices closed Nov. 26th (please watch for notification about Nov. 27th)
Wednesday, November 25th - no classes; offices open
, Thursday, November 26th - no classes; offices closed
, Friday, November 27th - no classes; please watch email if offices will be closed.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQQ.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Last day to drop/withdraw from Fall 2026 second half semester class (NO REFUND.)
Last day to drop/withdraw second half semester (Fall 2026) class - NO REFUND.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRP.
Monday, November 30, 2026.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, December 7, 2026.
Final Exam Prep Day - no classes
Final Exam Prep Day - no classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQR.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
Finals Week
Finals Week occur December 10, 2026 through December 16, 2026. For detailed information and schedule, please visit the Fall 2026 Schedule.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQS.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Finals Week
Finals Week occur December 10, 2026 through December 16, 2026. For detailed information and schedule, please visit the Fall 2026 Schedule.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQS.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Commencement - 2026 December
Northern State University will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates at Winter Commencement, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center.
The ceremony is open to the public, and no tickets are required. Doors will open at least one hour before the event. The ceremony is expected to last about 90 minutes. Guests are encouraged to stay through the end to honor all graduates.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live via multiple platforms. The ceremony will be livestreamed through the NSU Facebook page, and broadcast locally on Midco channel 12 and NVC Channel 12. The broadcast will also be available channel 588 on Midco.
Live captioning will be provided on screen at the venue, as well as online through Facebook and the graduation webpage.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKTN.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, December 14, 2026.
Finals Week
Finals Week occur December 10, 2026 through December 16, 2026. For detailed information and schedule, please visit the Fall 2026 Schedule.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQS.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Finals Week
Finals Week occur December 10, 2026 through December 16, 2026. For detailed information and schedule, please visit the Fall 2026 Schedule.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQS.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Finals Week
Finals Week occur December 10, 2026 through December 16, 2026. For detailed information and schedule, please visit the Fall 2026 Schedule.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKQS.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, December 21, 2026.
Final grades due for fall 2026 classes by 11:59 PM
Final grades due by 11:59 PM for fall 2026 term classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJKRW.
Monday, December 21, 2026.
Final Day of E-learning Center Fall semester classes
Final day of E-learning Center fall semester classes.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKT.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, December 28, 2026.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, January 4, 2027.
First Day of E-learning Center Spring Classes
E-learning Center spring classes first day.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKZ.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students through January 20, 2027
Complete Attendance Confirmation for Spring 2027 - MANDATORY for all students.
Event Locator: 2026-ACJLKV.
Monday, January 11, 2027.