| October 29, 2026 | MSA Nomination Zoom Information Session for School Counselors from 12:30-1:30 pm |
| November | Student nominations and Faculty/Staff/RA applications open.
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| December 1 | Faculty/Staff/RA applications close at 5pm
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| January 2027 | Zoom interviews for faculty and staff applicants
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| February 12 | Nominations are due by 5pm
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| February | Selection Committee Meeting
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| March | Scholar acceptance/rejection notification emailed to applicants and nominators. Scholar registration opens.
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| April 10 | MSA Faculty/Staff Spring Training at the University of Missouri |
| April 14 | Last day to complete registration |
| May | Scholars receive their class and roommate assignments
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| May | MSA Information Sessions for scholars and families
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| June 8-11 | Faculty and Staff arrive on campus for orientation.
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| June 13 – July 3 | MSA Magic Happens!
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| June 13 | Opening Day! Scholars arrive on campus, move in, and attend an opening ceremony.
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| June 25 (tentative) | Teacher Appreciation Day
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| June 26 | MSA Alumni Day
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| June 27 | Family Day
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| July 3 | Closing Ceremony, 10am, Jesse Hall
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