Summer I 2003 Tuesday, May 20 - Friday, June 27
Summer II 2003 Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, August 8
| Fall 2003 | Spring 2004 | |
| Registration Confirmation | August 24-25 | January 5-6 |
| Registration | August 25 | January 5-6 |
| Classes Begin | August 26 | January 7 |
| MLKing Birthday Observation | January 19 | |
| Homecoming | October 4 (Moorehead State) | |
| Fall Break | October 16-17 | |
| Spring Recess | Feb. 28-March 14 | |
| First 7 Weeks Ends | October 17 | March 15 |
| Second 7 Weeks Begins | October 20 | March 16 |
| Parents Day | October 25 (Drake) | |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 22-30 | |
| Good Friday | April 9 | |
| Classes End | December 12 | May 4 |
| Reading Day | December 13 | May 5 |
| Final Examination Period | December 15-19 | May 6-11 |
| Commencement | December 14 | May 16 |
Summer I 2004 Tuesday, May 18 - Friday, June 25
Summer II 2004 Monday, June 28 - Friday, August 6