2019-2020 Academic Dates and Deadlines
Some courses have different drop, add and withdrawal deadlines:
In addition, and in accordance with Faculty regulations, some courses will require Faculty approval to drop, add or withdraw from courses. The schedules for the Faculties of Law and the Cumming School of Medicine may have different start and end dates. The academic schedule may be updated online when required and as needed.
See: Spring/Summer 2019| Fall/Winter 2019/20 | Spring/Summer 2020
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Spring/Summer Term 2019
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Spring
Intersession 2019
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Summer Intersession 2019
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, May 6 |
Monday, May 6 |
Tuesday, July 2 |
End of Term
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Friday, August 23
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Friday, June 28 |
Friday, August 23 |
| Start of Classes |
Monday, May 6 |
Monday, May 6 |
Tuesday, July 2 |
| End of Classes |
Tuesday, August 13 |
Monday, June 17 |
Tuesday, August 13 |
| Start of Exams |
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Wednesday, June 19 |
Thursday, August 15 |
| End of Exams |
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Friday, June 21 |
Monday, August 19 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Friday, May 10 |
Friday, May 10 |
Monday, July 8 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
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Friday, May 10 |
Monday, July 8 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
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Monday, June 17 |
Wednesday, August 13 |
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
| End of refund period |
Friday, May 10 |
Friday, May 10 |
Monday, July 8 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Wednesday, May 15 |
Wednesday, May 15 |
Wednesday, July 10 |
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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 15 |
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| Spring Convocation |
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Monday-Friday, June 3-7 |
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Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to cancel Summer registration |
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Sunday, 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 10 |
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Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation |
Saturday, August 31 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Victoria Day |
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Monday, May 20 |
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| Canada Day |
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Monday, July 1 |
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| Alberta Heritage Day |
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Monday, August 5 |
*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 2019
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Winter Term 2020
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, August 26 |
Monday, January 6 |
End of Term
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Tuesday, December 24 |
Thursday, April 30 |
| Block Week |
Monday-Friday, August 26-30 |
Monday-Friday, January 6-10 |
| Start of Classes |
Thursday, September 5 |
Monday, January 13 |
| Term Break, no classes |
Sunday-Saturday, November 10-16 |
Sunday-Saturday, February 16-22 |
| End of Classes |
Friday, December 6 |
Wednesday, April 15 |
| Start of Exams |
Monday, December 9 |
Saturday, April 18 |
| End of Exams |
Thursday, December 19 |
Wednesday, April 29 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Thursday, September 12 |
Thursday, January 23 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
Friday, September 13 |
Friday, January 24 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
Friday, December 6 |
Wednesday, April 15 |
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
| End of refund period |
Thursday, September 12 |
Thursday, January 23 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Friday, September 20 |
Friday, January 31 |
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Important Dates |
| Deadline to Apply for Fall Convocation |
Sunday, 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 20 |
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First day to apply for Winter Conferral of Degree and first day to apply for Spring Convocation
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TBD |
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| Fall Convocation |
Friday, November 15 |
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Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Winter Conferral and cancel Winter registration |
Tuesday, December 31 |
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| Deadline to Apply for Winter Conferral of Degree |
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Wednesday, 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 31 |
| Winter Conferral of Degree |
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Friday, February 14 |
| Deadline to Apply for Spring Convocation |
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Tuesday, March 31 |
| First day to apply for Fall Convocation |
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TBD |
| Easter Monday (non-instructional day, university open) |
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Monday, April 13 |
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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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Thursday, April 30 |
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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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Thursday, April 30 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Labour Day |
Monday, September 2 |
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| Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 14 |
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| Remembrance Day |
Monday, November 11 |
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| Holiday Observance |
Wednesday-Tuesday, December 25-31 |
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| New Year's Day |
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Wednesday, January 1 |
| Alberta Family Day |
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Monday, February 17 |
| Good Friday |
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Friday, April 10 |
*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 2020
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Spring Intersession 2020
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Summer Intersession 2020
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Wednesday, May 6 |
Wednesday, May 6 |
Monday, June 29 |
End of Term
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Friday, August 28 |
Friday, June 26 |
Friday, August 28 |
| Start of Classes |
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Wednesday, May 6 |
Monday, June 29 |
| End of Classes |
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Wednesday, June 17 |
Wednesday, August 12 |
| Start of Exams |
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Friday, June 19 |
Friday, August 14 |
| End of Exams |
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Tuesday, June 23 |
Tuesday, August 18 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Tuesday, May 12 |
Tuesday, May 12 |
Friday, July 3 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
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Tuesday, May 12 |
Friday, July 3
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| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
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Wednesday, June 17 |
Wednesday, August 12 |
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
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End of refund period
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Tuesday, May 12 |
Tuesday, May 12 |
Friday, July 3 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Friday, May 15 |
Friday, May 15 |
Wednesday, July 8 |
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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 15 |
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| Spring Convocation |
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Monday-Friday, June 1-5 |
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Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to cancel Summer registration |
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Tuesday, 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 8 |
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Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation |
Monday, August 31 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Victoria Day |
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Monday, May 18 |
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| Canada Day |
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Wednesday, July 1 |
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| Alberta Heritage Day |
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Monday, August 3 |
*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