The dates listed below are based on a standard 15-week semester that begins on the term start date. Dates are subject to change.
Winter 2024
| January 2024 | |
| 1 | New Years Day - Institute closed |
| 2 | Winter 2024 add/drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the add/drop period is based on term length |
| 3-5 | Orientation week |
| 8 | Winter classes commence |
| 19 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only. |
| 19 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for the winter term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 19 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 24 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting Feb. 20, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 31 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting Feb. 26, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| February 2024 | |
| 19 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 19-23 | Reading Week |
| 20-23 | Self-registration opens at 8:15 am for Spring 2024 programs |
| 21 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting March 18, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 23 | Winter 2024 conferral |
| 28 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting March 25, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| March 2024 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) applications open for spring term |
| 6 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting April 2, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 9 | Open House |
| 15 | Winter withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) ***see below |
| 27 | Applications open for Winter 2025 at 8:30 am |
| 29 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| April 2024 | |
| 1 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for spring term applicants |
| 10 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only. |
| 22-26 | Final exam week |
| 24 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting May 21, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 26 | End of winter term |
| 29 | Spring add/drop period begins for most full-time programs *The date for the add/drop period is based on term length |
Spring/Summer 2024
| May 2024 | |
| 3 | Orientation day |
| 6 | Spring classes commence |
| 17 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only. |
| 17 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for the spring term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 17 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 20 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| 22 | Self-registration opens at 8:15 am for Summer 2024 programs |
| June 2024 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) applications open for summer term |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 5 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only |
| 11-13 | Spring 2024 convocation |
| 12 | Applications open for Spring 2025 at 8:30 am |
| 24-28 | Self-registration opens at 8:15 am for Fall 2024 programs |
| July 2024 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) applications open for fall term |
| 2 | Summer semester commences |
| 2 | Summer add/drop period begins for most full-time programs *The date for the add/drop period is based on term length |
| 12 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only. |
| 12 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for the summer term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 12 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 17 | Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) ***see below |
| August 2024 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 5 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 7 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only. |
| 8 | Summer withdrawal deadline - (8 week courses) ***see below |
| 12-16 | Final exam week - (15 week Spring courses that started the week of May 9) |
| 16 | End of spring term |
| 23 | End of summer term |
| 26-30 | Orientation Week (Fall) |
Fall 2024
| September 2024 | |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Winter 2025 conferral |
| 2 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 3 | Fall classes commence |
| 13 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only. |
| 13 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for the fall term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 13 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 30 | Institute closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 2024 | |
| 14 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| 18 - 19 | Open House |
| 23 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting Nov. 18, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| November 2024 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) applications open for winter term |
| 11 | Remembrance Day - Institute closed |
| 12 - 13 | Fall 2024 Mid-Semester Break |
| December 2024 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 11 - 16 | Final exam week (Wednesday - Monday, excluding Sunday) |
| 11 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only |
| 16 | End of fall term |
| 25 - 31 | Institute closed for the holiday break |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Winter 2025 conferral |
Notes:
* Add/Drop period: The timeline to add and/or drop courses is based on your program, and the number of weeks you’re registered in for a specific term (see below). Not all programs allow add/drop. Please consult your Academic Chair or Coordinator to ensure you can add or drop a course from your program.
| Term Length | Add/Drop period |
|---|---|
| 13 or more weeks | Second Friday from program term start date |
| 8-12 weeks | First Friday from program term start date |
| 2-7 weeks | Two days from the program term start date |
| Less than two weeks | There is no add/drop period |
**Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR): The transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) application deadline is based on the number of weeks you’re registered in for a term. You must submit your application by your program’s add/drop deadline to be eligible for a tuition refund.
***Withdrawal Deadline: The last day to officially withdraw from a course or program and receive "W" grades. To be assigned a “W” grade, a student must withdraw prior to completing 70% of the course/program.
Clearing an Incomplete Grade: Incomplete grades (“I”) must be cleared within eight weeks from the end of the course.
Remedy a Course Deficiency: To remedy a deficient grade, you must apply to your Academic Chair or Coordinator within 30 calendar days of the end of the course.