2020-2021 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 2020 | Fall/Winter 2020/21 | Spring/Summer 2021
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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
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Friday, June 26 |
Friday, August 28
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| 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
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| Start of Exams |
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Friday, June 19 |
Friday, August 14 |
| End of Exams |
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Tuesday, June 23
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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
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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 and cancel Fall registration |
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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Fall Term 2020
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Winter Term 2021
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Academic Dates |
Start of Term
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Monday, August 31 |
Monday, January 4 |
End of Term
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Thursday, December 24 |
Friday, April 30 |
| Block Week |
Monday-Friday, August 31-September 4 |
Monday-Friday, January 4-8 |
| Start of Classes |
Tuesday, September 8 |
Monday, January 11 |
| Term Break, no classes |
Sunday-Saturday, November 8-14 |
Sunday-Saturday, February 14-20 |
| End of Classes |
Wednesday, December 9 |
Thursday, April 15 |
| Start of Exams |
Saturday, December 12 |
Monday, April 19 |
| End of Exams |
Wednesday, December 23 |
Thursday, April 29 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Thursday, September 17 |
Thursday, January 21 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
Friday, September 18 |
Friday, January 22 |
| Last day to withdraw from a course** |
Wednesday, December 9 |
Thursday, April 15 |
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Tuition and Refund Dates |
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End of refund period
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Thursday, September 17 |
Thursday, January 21 |
| Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline |
Friday, September 25 |
Friday, January 29 |
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Important Dates |
| Deadline to Apply for Fall Convocation |
Tuesday, 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 25 |
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| Fall Convocation |
Friday, November 13 |
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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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Friday, 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 29 |
| Winter Conferral of Degree |
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Friday, February 12 |
| Deadline to Apply for Spring Convocation |
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Wednesday, 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 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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Friday, April 30 |
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Recognized Holidays (university closed) |
| Labour Day |
Monday, September 7 |
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| Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 12 |
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| Remembrance Day |
Wednesday, November 11 |
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| Holiday Observance |
Friday-Thursday, December 25-31 |
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| New Year's Day |
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Friday, January 1 |
| Alberta Family Day |
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Monday, February 15 |
| Good Friday |
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Friday, April 2 |
| Easter Monday |
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Monday, April 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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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 |
Friday, June 25 |
Friday, August 27 |
| 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 |
Tuesday, August 17 |
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Registration Dates |
| Last day to drop a class without financial penalty* |
Tuesday, May 11
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Tuesday, May 11
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Friday, July 2 |
| Last day to add or swap a course |
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Tuesday, May 11
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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
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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. |
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 |
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| 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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Academic Schedule