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 2025

Important dates from May to August
June 2025
1 Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning (PLAR) applications open for summer term
1 Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants
9 - 12 Self registration opens for Fall 2025 programs
11 Tuition payment deadline - accepted Summer 2025 students only
17-19 Spring 2025 convocation ceremonies
30 Spring/Summer 2025 mid-term break
July 2025
1 Canada Day - Institute closed
1 Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning (PLAR) applications open for fall term
2 Final day to apply for transfer credit and recognition of prior learning (PLAR) for the summer term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)**
2 - 4 Spring/Summer 2025 mid-term break
4 Calgary Stampede Parade - Institute closed until 1 pm
7 Summer semester commences
16 Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses)
18 Tuition payment deadline - continuing Summer 2025 students only
30 Tuition payment deadline - accepted Fall 2025 students starting Aug. 25 2025 only (check your program page for your start date)
August 2025
1 Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants
1 Applications for full-time programs starting in fall and summer 2026 open for international students
4 Civic Holiday - Institute closed
6 Tuition payment deadline - accepted Fall 2025 students starting Sept. 2 2025 only (check your program page for your start date)
9 Summer withdrawal deadline - (8-week courses)
18-21 Final exam week - (15-week spring courses that started the week of May 9)
21 End of spring/summer term
25 Add/drop period opens for fall semester

Fall 2025

Important dates from September to December
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 Fall 2025 convocation ceremony
14 Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses)***
December 2025
1 Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants
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 spring courses that started the week of Sept. 2)
17 End of fall term
25 - Jan. 1 Winter break - Institute closed

Winter 2026

Important dates from January to April
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
16 Family Day - Instiute closed
16 - 20 Winter mid-term break
18 Tuition payment deadline for winter 2026 - accepted students starting classes on March 16
23 Winter 2026 convocation ceremony
March 2026
1 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
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

Important dates from May to August
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
16-19 Spring 2025 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.

Timeline to add and or drop courses
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.