| 3 | Monday | Personal Touch Accounts (PTA) open |
| 6 | Thursday | Non-traditional/Transfer Student Orientation |
| 10 | Monday | Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 17 | Monday | Faculty report to work |
| 18 | Tuesday | General Faculty/Staff Meeting |
| 21 | Friday | Cowboy Camp (International Students and Late Acceptances) |
| 23 | Sunday | Freshman Convocation |
| 24 | Monday | Classes begin |
| 25 | Tuesday | Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make section and credit/audit changes |
| 26 | Wednesday | Fee payment deadline – 4:30 p.m. |
| 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 8 | Tuesday | Last date to file for fall degree completion |
| 9 | Wednesday | Last day to file for commencement |
| 11 | Friday | Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day) |
| 14 | Monday | Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester |
| 8-9 | Thurs-Fri | Fall Break (Classes will meet on the evening of Wed, Oct 7, and on Sat, Oct 10. University offices will be closed Fri, Oct 9.) |
| 15 | Thursday | Mid-Term |
| 20 | Tuesday | Mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 3 | Tuesday | Last date for thesis defense |
| 16 | Monday | Payment Deadline for Personal Touch Accounts (PTA) |
| 17 | Tuesday | Last date for Approval of Written Thesis Forms to be sent to the Graduate School |
| 17 | Tuesday | Last date for theses to be uploaded to ProQuest |
| 25-27 | Wed-Fri | Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes will not meet Saturday, November 28.) |
| 1 | Tuesday | Last date to withdraw from courses |
| 7 | Monday | Last date for non-thesis comprehensive exams to be sent to Graduate School |
| 7 | Monday | Last date for faculty to remove previous semester “I” grades for currently enrolled students |
| 7 | Monday | Classes end |
| 8 | Tuesday | Study Day |
| 9 | Wednesday | Final examinations begin |
| 12 | Saturday | Final examinations end / Semester ends |
| 14 | Monday | Grades for degree candidates due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 15 | Tuesday | Degree certifications due in the Registrar’s Office by 10:00 a.m. |
| 16 | Wednesday | All remaining grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 18 | Friday | Commencement exercises |
| 18 | Friday | Last day of work for faculty |
| 18 | Friday | University closes at end of business day; re-opens Monday, January 4 |
| 10 | Monday | Last date to apply for admission for regular session |
| 24 | Monday | Session 7A classes begin |
| 25 | Tuesday | Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7A |
| 7 | Monday | Labor Day Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 18 | Friday | Session 7A Mid-Term |
| 21 | Monday | Session 7A mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 1 | Thursday | Last date to withdraw from Session 7A courses |
| 8-9 | Thurs-Fri | Fall Break (University offices will be closed Fri, Oct 9.) |
| 14 | Wednesday | Session 7A classes end |
| 16 | Friday | Session 7A final examinations |
| 19 | Monday | Session 7A grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 7 | Wednesday | Last date to apply for admission for Session 7B |
| 21 | Wednesday | Session 7B classes begin |
| 21 | Wednesday | Last date to register, add/drop courses, and make schedule changes for Session 7B |
| 13 | Friday | Session 7B Mid-Term |
| 18 | Wednesday | Session 7B mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 25-27 | Wed-Fri | Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 4 | Thursday | Last date to withdraw from Session 7B courses |
| 10 | Thursday | Session 7B classes end |
| 12 | Saturday | Session 7B final examinations |
| 14 | Monday | Session 7B grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 12 | Wednesday | Last date to apply for admission for Session OA |
| 26 | Wednesday | Last date to register or add courses for Session OA |
| 31 | Monday | Session OA classes begin |
| 6 | Sunday | Last date to drop courses for Session OA |
| 22 | Tuesday | Session OA Mid-Term |
| 24 | Thursday | Session OA mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 12 | Monday | Last date to withdraw from Session OA courses |
| 18 | Sunday | Session OA ends |
| 20 | Tuesday | Session OA grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 7 | Wednesday | Last date to apply for admission for Session OB |
| 21 | Wednesday | Last date to register or add courses for Session OB |
| 26 | Monday | Session OB classes begin |
| 1 | Sunday | Last date to drop courses for Session OB |
| 17 | Tuesday | Session OB Mid-Term |
| 19 | Thursday | Session OB mid-term grades for courses numbered below 300 due by 8:30 a.m. |
| 25-27 | Wed-Fri | Thanksgiving Holiday (University offices closed) |
| 7 | Monday | Last date to withdraw from Session OB courses |
| 13 | Sunday | Session OB ends |
| 14 | Monday | Session OB grades due by 8:30 a.m. |
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.