McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
| 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 |

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.