Potential scholar nominees are advised to keep these dates in mind. This timeline details when to expect information about the Academy, as well as important deadlines you will need to follow.
| October 28, 2025 | MSA Nomination Information Session for School Counselors from 12:00-1:00 pm |
| November 1, 2025 | Student nominations and Faculty/Staff/RA applications open. |
| December 1, 2025 | Faculty/Staff/RA applications close at 5pm |
| January 9-11, 2026 | Zoom interview weekend for faculty and staff applicants |
| January 30, 2026 | Student scholar nomination materials are due by 5pm |
| February 13, 2026 | Selection Committee Meeting |
| Mid-March | Scholar acceptance/rejection notification emailed to applicants and nominators. |
| March 30, 2026 | Last day to accept MSA invitations to 2026 Academy. |
| April 6, 2026 | Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey opens. |
| April 18, 2026 | MSA Faculty/Staff Spring Training at the University of Missouri |
| April 20, 2026 | Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey closes |
| May 1, 2026 | Scholars receive their class and roommate assignments |
| May 7, 2026 | MSA Informational Sessions, 7pm |
| May 8, 2026 | Scholar registration forms are due by 5pm |
| June 2-5, 2026 | Faculty and Staff arrive on campus for orientation. |
| June 7-27, 2026 | MSA Magic Happens! |
| June 7, 2026 | Opening Day! Scholars arrive on campus, move in, and attend an opening ceremony. |
| June 19, 2026 | Teacher Appreciation Day |
| June 20, 2026 | MSA Alumni Day |
| June 21, 2026 | Family Day |
| June 27, 2026 | Closing Ceremony, 10am, Jesse Hall |