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 24, 2023 | MSA Nomination Information Session for School Counselors from 12:00-1:00 pm |
| November 1, 2023 | Student nominations and Faculty/Staff/RA applications open. |
| December 1, 2023 | Faculty/Staff/RA applications close at 5pm |
| January 13-14, 2024 | Zoom interview weekend for faculty and staff applicants |
| February 2, 2024 | Student scholar nomination materials are due by 5pm |
| February 16, 2024 | Selection Committee Meeting |
| Mid-March | Scholar acceptance/rejection notification emailed to applicants and nominators. |
| March 31, 2024 | Last day to accept MSA invitations to 2024 Academy. |
| April 5, 2024 | Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey opens. |
| April 12, 2024 | Class Preference and Teacher Appreciation survey closes. |
| April 20, 2024 | MSA Faculty/Staff Spring Training at the University of Missouri |
| May 1, 2024 | Scholars receive their class and roommate assignments |
| May 2, 2024 | MSA Informational Sessions, 7pm |
| May 3, 2024 | Scholar registration forms are due by 5pm |
| June 4-8, 2024 | Faculty and Staff arrive on campus for orientation. |
| June 9-June 29, 2024 | MSA Magic Happens! |
| June 9, 2024 | Opening Day! Scholars arrive on campus, move in, and attend an opening ceremony. |
| June 22, 2024 | MSA Alumni Day |
| June 23, 2024 | Family Day |
| June 24, 2024 | Teaching Appreciation Day |
| June 29, 2024 | Closing Ceremony, 10am, Jesse Hall |