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.
November 1, 2021
Student nominations and Faculty/Staff/RA applications open.
December 1, 2021
Faculty/Staff/RA applications close at 5pm
January 15-16, 2022
Interview weekend for faculty and staff candidates.
February 4, 2022
Student scholar nomination materials are due by 5pm.
February 11, 2022
Last day for faculty and staff to accept their invitations to work at the Academy
February 18, 2022
Selection Committee Meeting.
March 16, 2022
Scholar acceptance/rejection notification emailed to applicants and nominators.
April 1, 2022
Last day to accept invitations to the 2022 Academy.
April 8, 2022
Class selection survey opens.
April 15, 2022
Class selection survey closes.
April 9, 2022
Faculty and staff spring training session.
Early May
Students receive their class and roommate assignments.
May 5, 2022
MSA informational sessions are held in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia areas.
May 6, 2022
Student registration forms and scholar activity fee due by 5pm.
June 8-11, 2022
Faculty and staff arrive on campus for orientation.
June 12 – July 2, 2022: MSA Magic Happens!
June 12, 2022
Scholars arrive on campus, move in, and attend an opening ceremony
June 24, 2022
Teacher Appreciation Day
June 25, 2022
Alumni Day
June 26, 2022
Parents Day
July 2, 2022
Closing Ceremony, 10am, Jesse Hall