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Michigan Student Data System

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The Student Data System is a repository that contains information regarding students receiving education in the State of Michigan.


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MSDS Important Dates

The following MSDS collections are open:

  • 2026-27 Request for UIC
  • 2026-27 Student Record Maintenance
  • Fall 2026 General
    • Oct. 7: Fall pupil membership count date
    • Data in the MSDS Data Quality Report is refreshed every Thursday
    • Nov. 11: Certification deadline
    • Nov. 11: CEPI closed for Veterans Day
    • Nov. 18: Recertification deadline
  • Fall 2026 Early Childhood
    • Reporting Period: Beginning of program year through Oct. 31
    • Data in the MSDS Data Quality Report is refreshed every Thursday
    • Nov. 18: Certification deadline
  • 2026-27 Migrant Teacher Student Data Link
    • Migrant students in grades 9-12 are required to have coursework submitted in the Migrant TSDL Collection within 10 days of enrolling or exiting from a district. 
    • To find Migrant-eligible students, run the Migrant Student List from the General Reports.
    • Data in MSDS Data Quality Report is refreshed every Monday


GAD Exit Status Audit Window

The Graduation and Dropout application (GAD) is open until Thursday, December 3rd for ISD auditors to conduct the annual audit of active cohorts (2024 - 2029).

District authorized users may also preview auditable graduation and dropout rates in the GAD Application.