Important Dates
Keep track of all the important dates throughout the academic year.
2022/23 Academic Year*
| Fall 2023 | Winter 2023 | Spring/Summer 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 to Dec. 15, 2023 | Jan. 9 to April 28, 2023 | May 8 to Aug. 18, 2023 |
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 2023
| January 2023 | |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Spring - June 2023 conferral |
| 3 | Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 3 | Institute re-opens following winter break, apprenticeship classes commence |
| 4 – 6 | Winter Orientation |
| 9 | Winter classes commence |
| 20 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 20 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or recognition of prior learning for the winter term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 20 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 20 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting in January |
| 23 | International application deadline for Spring 2023 (Except ELF/AU/OS) |
| February 2023 | |
| 11 | Open House |
| 20 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 21 – 24 | Reading Week - no classes with the exception of apprenticeship programs, unless otherwise stated |
| 24 | Winter 2023 Conferral |
| March 2023 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for spring term |
| 1 | Self-registration opens for Spring 2023 — Academic Upgrading and English Language Foundations only |
| 14 – 15 | Self-registration opens for Spring 2023 — learn more about your program registration |
| 24 | Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) ***see below |
| 29 | Applications open for programs starting Winter 2024 |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Spring 2023 conferral |
| April 2023 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for spring term applicants |
| 1 | Apply to graduate open for Fall 2023 conferral |
| 5 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students (most full-time programs) |
| 7 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| 10 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 24 – 28 | Final exam week |
| 28 | End of winter term |
Spring/Summer 2023
| May 2023 | |
| 1 | Spring 2023 Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 4 – 5 | Spring Orientation |
| 8 | Spring classes commence |
| 19 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 19 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or recognition of prior learning for the spring term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 19 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 19 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting in May |
| 22 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| 23 | International application deadline for Fall 2023 (Except ELF/AU/OS) |
| 24 | Self-registration opens for Summer 2023 |
| June 2023 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for summer term |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 8 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for all students starting in July (most full-time programs). |
| 13 – 15 | Spring convocation ceremonies |
| 14 | Self-registration opens for Fall 2023 — Academic Upgrading and English Language Foundations only |
| 26 – 28 |
Self-registration opens for Fall 2023 — learn more about your program registration |
| 27 | Summer 2023 Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| July 2023 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for fall term |
| 3 | Recognition of Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 4 | Summer classes commence |
| 7 | Calgary Stampede Parade Day - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 14 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs (courses lasting 13 weeks or longer) *See below |
| 18 | Spring withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) ***See below |
| August 2023 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 7 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 8 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students starting in September (most full-time programs) |
| 18 | End of spring/summer term |
| 28 | Fall 2023 Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Fall 2023 conferral |
Fall 2023
| September 2023 | |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Winter 2024 conferral |
| 4 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 5 | Fall classes commence |
| 15 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 15 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or recognition of prior learning for the fall term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 15 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| October 2023 | |
| 9 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| November 2023 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for winter term |
| 3 – 4 | Open House |
| 7 | Fall convocation ceremonies |
| 13 | Institute closed in recognition of Remembrance Day |
| December 2023 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 11 – 15 | Final exam week |
| 15 | End of fall term |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Winter 2024 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 recognition of prior learning: The transfer credit and recognition of prior learning 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.