2021-2022 Academic Dates and Deadlines
The academic year starts with the Fall Term and ends with the Summer Intersession.
The schedules for the Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine may have different start and end dates.
Courses taught according to a non-standard schedule have different drop, add and withdrawal deadlines. Please refer to the Student Centre for deadlines specific to courses with a non-standard schedule.
The academic schedule may be updated online when required and as needed.
See: Spring/Summer 2021 | Fall/Winter 2021/22 | Spring/Summer 2022
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Spring/Summer Term 2021
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Spring
Intersession 2021
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Summer Intersession 2021
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, May 3 |
Monday, May 3 |
Monday, June 28 |
End of Term
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Friday, August 27
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Friday, June 25 |
Friday, August 27
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| Start of Classes |
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Wednesday, May 5 |
Monday, June 28 |
| End of Classes |
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Thursday, June 17 |
Wednesday, August 11
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| Start of Exams |
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Monday, June 21 |
Friday, August 13 |
| End of Exams |
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Wednesday, June 23
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Tuesday, August 17 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Tuesday, May 11 |
Tuesday, May 11 |
Friday, July 2 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
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Tuesday, May 11 |
Friday, July 2
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| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
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Thursday, June 17 |
Wednesday, August 11
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
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End of refund period
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Tuesday, May 11 |
Tuesday, May 11
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Friday, July 2 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Friday, May 14 |
Friday, May 14 |
Wednesday, July 7 |
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Important Dates |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to cancel Spring registration. |
Friday, May 14 |
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| Spring Convocation |
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Monday-Friday, May 31-June 4 |
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to cancel Summer registration. |
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Wednesday, June 30 |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to cancel Summer registration. |
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Wednesday, July 7 |
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation and cancel Fall registration |
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Tuesday, August 31 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Victoria Day |
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Monday, May 24 |
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| Canada Day |
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Thursday, July 1 |
| Alberta Heritage Day |
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Monday, August 2 |
*There will be no academic record of a course that is dropped by this date and tuition will be refunded.
**There will be a "W" recorded for the course and tuition will not be refunded.
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Fall Term 2021
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Winter Term 2022
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, August 30 |
Monday, January 3 |
End of Term
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Friday, December 24 |
Friday, April 29 |
| Block Week |
Monday-Friday, August 30-September 3 |
Monday-Friday, January 3-7 |
| Start of Classes |
Tuesday, September 7 |
Monday, January 10 |
| Term Break, no classes |
Sunday-Saturday, November 7-13 |
Sunday-Saturday, February 20-26 |
| End of Classes |
Thursday, December 9 |
Tuesday, April 12 |
| Start of Exams |
Monday, December 13
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Tuesday, April 19 |
| End of Exams |
Wednesday, December 22
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Friday, April 29 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Monday, September 20 |
Thursday, January 20 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
Tuesday, September 21 |
Friday, January 21 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
Thursday, December 9 |
Tuesday, April 12 |
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
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End of refund period
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Monday, September 20 |
Thursday, January 20 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Friday, September 24 |
Friday, January 28 |
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Important Dates |
| Deadline to Apply for Fall Convocation |
Wednesday, September 15
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to be eligible for Fall Convocation and cancel Fall registration. |
Friday, September 24 |
Friday, January 28 |
| Fall Convocation |
Tuesday, November 9 |
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Winter Conferral and cancel Winter registration. |
Friday, December 31 |
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| Deadline to Apply for Winter Conferral of Degree |
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Saturday, January 15 |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to be eligible for Winter Conferral and cancel Winter registration. |
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Friday, January 28 |
| Winter Conferral of Degree |
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Monday, February 14 |
| Deadline to Apply for Spring Convocation |
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Thursday, March 31 |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to be eligible for Spring Convocation and cancel Spring registration. |
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Friday, April 29
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Spring Convocation and cancel Spring registration. |
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Friday, April 29
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Labour Day |
Monday, September 6 |
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Thursday, September 30
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| Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 11 |
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| Remembrance Day |
Thursday, November 11 |
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| Holiday Observance |
Saturday-Friday, December 25-31 |
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| New Year's Day |
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Saturday, January 1 |
| Alberta Family Day |
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Monday, February 21 |
| Good Friday |
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Friday, April 15 |
| Easter Monday |
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Monday, April 18 |
*There will be no academic record of a course that is dropped by this date and tuition will be refunded.
**There will be a "W" recorded for the course and tuition will not be refunded.
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Spring/Summer Term 2022
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Spring
Intersession 2022
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Summer Intersession 2022
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, May 2 |
Monday, May 2 |
Monday, June 27 |
End of Term
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Friday, August 26 |
Friday, June 24 |
Friday, August 26 |
| Start of Classes |
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Wednesday, May 4 |
Monday, June 27 |
| End of Classes |
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Thursday, June 16 |
Wednesday, August 10
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| Start of Exams |
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Monday, June 20 |
Friday, August 12 |
| End of Exams |
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Wednesday, June 22 |
Monday, August 15 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Monday, May 9
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Monday, May 9
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Thursday, June 30
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| Last day to add or swap a course |
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Monday, May 9
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Thursday, June 30 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
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Thursday, June 16 |
Wednesday, August 10
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
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End of refund period
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Monday, May 9
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Monday, May 9
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Thursday, June 30 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Wednesday, May 11
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Wednesday, May 11
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Wednesday, July 6 |
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Important Dates |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to cancel Spring registration. |
Wednesday, May 11
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| Spring Convocation |
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Monday-Friday, May 30-June 3 |
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to cancel Summer registration. |
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Thursday, June 30 |
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Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to cancel Summer registration. |
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Wednesday, July 6 |
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Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation and cancel Fall registration. |
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Wednesday, August 31 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Victoria Day |
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Monday, May 23 |
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| Canada Day |
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Friday, July 1 |
| Alberta Heritage Day |
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Monday, August 1 |
*There will be no academic record of a course that is dropped by this date and tuition will be refunded.
**There will be a "W" recorded for the course and tuition will not be refunded.
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Academic Schedule