Important Dates for MSA 2026

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, 2025MSA Nomination Information Session for School Counselors from 12:00-1:00 pm
November 1, 2025Student nominations and Faculty/Staff/RA applications open.
December 1, 2025Faculty/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, 2026Last day to accept MSA invitations to 2026 Academy. 
April 6, 2026Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey opens.
April 18, 2026MSA Faculty/Staff Spring Training at the University of Missouri
April 20, 2026Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey closes
May 1, 2026 Scholars receive their class and roommate assignments
May 7, 2026MSA Informational Sessions, 7pm
May 8, 2026 Scholar registration forms are due by 5pm
June 2-5, 2026Faculty 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, 2026Family Day
June 27, 2026Closing Ceremony, 10am, Jesse Hall