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Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Regular Summer Session
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) May 25
Last date to apply for admission for regular session June 3
Classes begin June 10
Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make changes June 11
Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day) June 18
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) June 19
Last date to file for summer degree completion June 23
Last date for thesis defense July 1
Mid-Term July 1
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) July 3
Mid-term grades (courses below 300) due by 8:30 a.m. July 6
Last date for final signed copies of thesis to Graduate School July 13
Classes end July 21
Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to Graduate School July 21
Final examinations begin July 23
Final examinations end July 24
Grades due by noon July 27
Degree certifications due in Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m. July 29
Summer Session 13S
Last date to apply for admission for Session 13S May 4
Session 13S classes begin May 18
Last date to register, add/drop, or change schedule May 18
Memorial Day Holiday (University offices closed) May 25
Juneteenth Holiday (University offices closed) June 19
Independence Day Holiday (University offices closed) July 3
Last date to withdraw from Session 13S courses August 6
Session 13S classes end August 13
Session 13S final examinations August 14
Session 13S grades due by 8:30 a.m. August 18
Event Session 3A Session 3B
Last date to apply for admission June 3 June 29
Classes begin June 10 July 6
Last date to register/add/drop June 11 July 6
Mid-Term June 18 July 14
Mid-term grades due (8:30 a.m.) June 23 July 16
Last date to withdraw from courses June 25 July 20
Classes end June 30 July 23
Final examinations July 1 July 24
Grades due by noon July 2 July 27
Event Session OA Session OB
Last date to apply for admission April 29 June 17
Last date to register or add courses May 13 July 1 (8am-5pm)
Classes begin May 18 July 6
Last date to drop courses May 24 July 12
Mid-Term June 9 July 28
Mid-term grades due (8:30 a.m.) June 11 July 30
Last date to withdraw from courses June 29 August 17
Classes end July 5 August 23
Grades due by 8:30 a.m. July 6 August 25

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Ashley Bass

I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.

My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.”  I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.

In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)