The dates listed below are based on a standard 15-week semester that begins on the term start date. Dates are subject to change.
Fall 2025
| September 2025 | |
| 1 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 1 | Apply to graduate closed for Fall 2025 convocation ceremony |
| 2 | Fall classes commence |
| 2 | Apply to graduate open for Winter 2026 convocation ceremony |
| 12 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 12 | Final day to apply for transfer credit and recognition of prior learning (PLAR) for the fall term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 12 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 12 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa health and dental plan |
| 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Institute closed |
| October 2025 | |
| 1 | Applications open for full-time programs starting in fall and summer 2026 for domestic students |
| 13 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| 14 - 17 | Self registration opens for Winter 2026 programs |
| 17 & 18 | Open House |
| 29 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted Fall 2025 students starting Nov. 24 2025 only (check your program page for your start date) |
| November 2025 | |
| 10 - 14 | Mid-term break |
| 11 | Remembrance Day - Institute closed |
| 13-14 | Fall 2025 convocation ceremony |
| 14 | Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses)*** |
| December 2025 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 1 | Applications for full-time programs starting in winter 2027 open for international students |
| 10 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted Winter 2026 students starting Jan. 5, 2026 only (check your program page for your start date) |
| 12-17 | Final exam week Friday to Wednesday, excluding Sunday - (15-week fall courses that started the week of Sept. 2) |
| 17 | End of fall term |
| 25 - Jan. 1 | Winter break - Institute closed |
Winter 2026
| January 2026 | |
| 1 | New Year's Day - Institute closed |
| 1 | Apply to graduate closed for Winter 2026 convocation |
| 2 | Apply to graduate opens for Spring 2026 convocation |
| 2 | Add/drop period for winter begins for most full-time programs* |
| 2 | Winter orientation |
| 6 | Winter classes commence |
| 16 | Tuition payment deadline - winter 2026 continuing students only |
| 16 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or recognition of prior learning (PLAR) for the winter term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 16 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa health and dental plan |
| 21 | Tuition payment deadline for winter 2026 - accepted students starting classes on Feb. 17 |
| February 2026 | |
| 4 | Tuition payment deadline for winter 2026 - accepted students starting classes on March 2 |
| 9 - 12 | Self registration opens for Spring 2026 programs |
| 16 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 16 - 20 | Winter mid-term break |
| 18 | Tuition payment deadline for winter 2026 - accepted students starting classes on March 16 |
| 24 | Winter 2026 convocation ceremony |
| March 2026 | |
| 1 | Domestic applications for winter and spring 2027 open |
| 20 | Winter withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) |
| 27 | Tuition payment deadline for winter 2026 - continuing students starting classes on March 16 |
| 31 | Apply to graduate for Spring 2025 closes |
| April 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for spring term applicants |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Fall 2026 conferral |
| 3 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| 6 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 6 | Tuition payment deadline for spring 2026 - accepted students |
| 7 | Applications for full-time programs starting in spring 2027 open for international students |
| 20 - 23 | Final exam week |
| 23 | End of winter term |
| 28 | Add/drop period for spring begins for most full-time programs |
| 29 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students starting May 25, 2026 |
Spring/Summer 2026
| May 2026 | |
| 5 | Spring classes commence |
| 13 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students starting June 8, 2026 |
| 15 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 15 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or recognition of prior learning (PLAR) for the spring term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 15 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 15 | Apprentice registration opens |
| 18 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| June 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 3 | Tuition payment deadline - all students starting in July |
| 16-18 | Spring 2026 convocation ceremonies |
| 29 - July 3 | Spring mid-term break |
| July 2026 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 2 | Summer terms commences |
| 3 | Calgary Stampede Parade - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 15 | Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) |
| TBD | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| August 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 3 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 6 | Tuition payment deadline - all students starting in September |
| 10 | Summer withdrawal deadline - (8-week courses) |
| 18 - 21 | Final exam week |
| 21 | End of spring/summer term |
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 10 business days from the end of the course.
Student Life
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.