Important Dates
Keep track of all the important dates throughout the academic year.
2021/22 Academic Year*
| Fall 2021 | Winter 2022 | Spring/Summer 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 to Dec. 17, 2021 | Jan. 10 to April 29, 2022 | May 9 to Aug. 19, 2022 |
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 2021
| September 2021 | |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Winter 2022 conferral |
| 6 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 7 | Fall classes commence |
| 7 | Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 7 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 7 | Tuition and fee payment for accepted students starting Oct. 4 |
| 7 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 24 | Final day to receive recognition of prior learning for the fall term and receive a full tuition refund |
| 24 | *Drop/switch deadline extended for most full-time programs in Fall 2021 due to state of public health emergency in the province of Alberta |
| 24 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting September |
| 25 | Deadline to apply for UPass and recreation fee exemption |
| 27 | Tuition and fee payment for accepted students starting Oct. 25 |
| 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Institute closed. |
| October 2021 | |
| 4 | Tuition and fee payment for accepted students starting Nov. 1 |
| 6 | Applications open for full-time programs starting Summer and Fall 2022 |
| 6 | International application open for Spring 2022 programs |
| 11 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| 25 | Tuition and fee payment for accepted students starting Nov. 22 |
| 27 | Open House |
| November 2021 | |
| 9 | Fall virtual convocation ceremony |
| 11 | Remembrance Day - Institute closed |
| 19 | Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) **see below |
| 22 | International application deadline for Winter 2022 (Except ELF/AU/OS) |
| 26 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting in November |
| December 2021 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 10 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students (most full-time programs) |
| 13 - 17 | Final exam week |
| 17 | End of fall term |
| 25 – Jan. 2 | Winter break – Institute closed |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Winter 2022 conferral |
Winter 2022
| January 2022 | |
| 3 | Institute open |
| 4 | Apply to graduate opens for Spring - June 2022 conferral |
| 6 | International Centre orientation |
| 6 | Winter Orientation |
| 6 – 7 | Co-curricular programs orientation |
| 10 | Winter classes commence |
| 10 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 10 | Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 21 | Final day to receive recognition of prior learning for the winter term and receive a full tuition refund |
| 21 | Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs |
| 21 | Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting in January |
| 24 | International application deadline for Spring 2022 (except ELF/AU/OS) |
| February 2022 | |
| 21 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 22 – 25 | Reading Week - no classes with the exception of apprenticeship programs, unless otherwise stated |
| 25 | Winter 2022 Conferral |
| March 2022 | |
| 15 | Self-registration opens for Spring 2022 |
| 19 | Open House |
| 25 | Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) **see below |
| 30 | Applications open for full-time programs starting Winter 2023 |
| 31 | Deadline to apply to graduate for Spring 2022 conferral |
| April 2022 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for spring term applicants |
| 1 | Apply to graduate open for Fall 2022 conferral |
| 11 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students (most full-time programs) |
| 15 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| 18 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 25 – 29 | Final exam week |
| 29 | End of winter term |
Spring/Summer 2022
| May 2022 | |
| 9 | Spring classes commence |
| 9 | Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length |
| 18 | Self-registration opens for Summer 2022 |
| 20 | Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only. |
| 20 | Final day to receive recognition of prior learning for the spring/summer term and receive a full tuition refund |
| 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 May |
| 20 | Spring 2022 Conferral |
| 23 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| 24 | International application deadline for Fall 2022 (except ELF/AU/OS) |
| June 2022 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 8 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for recently accepted students starting in July (most full-time programs). Continuing students must pay by their programs add/drop deadline for Summer 2022 |
| 13 | Applications open for full-time programs starting Spring 2023 |
| 14-16 | Spring convocation ceremonies |
| July 2022 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 4 | Summer classes commence |
| 8 | Calgary Stampede Parade Day - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 12 | International application deadline for Fall 2022 (Except ELF/AU/OS) |
| 22 | Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) **See below |
| August 2022 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 1 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 8 | Tuition and fee payment deadline for all students starting in September (most full-time programs) |
| 19 | 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 |
**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.
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