The dates listed below are based on a standard 15-week semester that begins on the term start date. Dates are subject to change.
Spring/Summer 2026
| May 2026 | |
| 4 | 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* |
| 18 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| 19 | Self registration opens for Summer 2026 programs |
| 19 - 28 | Apprentice registration opens |
| June 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 10 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students starting in July |
| 16 - 18 | Spring 2026 convocation ceremonies |
| 22 - 25 | Self registration opens for Fall 2026 programs |
| 29 - July 3 | Spring mid-term break |
| July 2026 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 3 | Calgary Stampede Parade - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 6 | Summer terms commences |
| 15 | Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) |
| 17 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| August 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 3 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 5 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students starting in September |
| 5 | International applications open for programs starting in fall and summer 2027 |
| 10 | Summer withdrawal deadline - (8-week courses) |
| 18 - 21 | Final exam week |
| 21 | End of spring/summer term |
| 24 | Add/drop period begins for most full-time programs |
Fall 2026
| September 2026 | |
| 1 | Fall classes commence |
| 1 | Apply to graduate for Fall 2026 ceremony closes |
| 7 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 11 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 11 | 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)** |
| 11 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 11 | Final day to drop out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental plan |
| 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Institute closed |
| October 2026 | |
| 7 | Domestic applications open for programs starting in fall and summer 2027 |
| 12 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| 13 | Self registration opens for winter 2027 |
| 23 - 24 | Open House |
| November 2026 | |
| 9 - 13 | Mid-term break |
| 11 | Remembrance Day - Institute closed |
| 13 | Fall withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) |
| 18 - 19 | Fall 2026 convocation ceremonies |
| December 2026 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 9 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students |
| 14 - 17 | Final exam week |
| 17 | End of fall term |
| 24 - Jan. 1 | Winter break - Institute closed |
Winter 2027
| January 2027 | |
| 1 | New Year's Day - Institute closed |
| 3 | Apply to graduate closes for Winter 2027 conferral |
| 4 | Winter orientation |
| 4 | Apply to graduate opens for Spring 2027 conferral |
| 4 | Add/drop period begins for most full-time programs |
| 6 | Winter classes commence |
| 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 | Final day to drop out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental plan |
| February 2027 | |
| 15 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 15 - 19 | Winter mid-term break |
| March 2027 | |
| 3 | Applications open for programs starting in winter and spring 2028 |
| 19 | Withdrawl deadline (15-week courses) |
| 24 | Winter 2027 convocation ceremonies |
| 26 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| 29 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 31 | Apply to graduate closes for Spring 2027 conferral |
| April 2027 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for spring term applicants |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Fall 2027 conferral |
| 7 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students starting in spring |
| 20 - 23 | Final exam week |
| 23 | End of winter term |
| 26 | Add/drop period begins for most full-time programs* |
Spring/Summer 2027
| May 2027 | |
| 3 | Spring classes commence |
| 14 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 14 | 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)** |
| 14 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 24 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| June 2027 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 10 | Tuition payment deadline - all students starting in July |
| 15 - 17 | Spring 2027 convocation ceremonies |
| 28 - July 2 | Spring mid-term break |
| July 2027 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 2 | Calgary Stampede Parade - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 5 | Summer terms commences |
| 16 | Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses) |
| August 2027 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 2 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 5 | Tuition payment deadline - all students starting in September |
| 11 | Summer withdrawal deadline - (8-week courses) |
| 17 - 20 | Final exam week |
| 20 | 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.
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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.