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Important Dates

Keep track of all the important dates throughout the academic year.

2022/23 Academic Year*

Fall 2022 Winter 2023 Spring/Summer 2023
Sept. 6 to Dec. 16, 2022 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.

Fall 2022

September 2022
1 Apply to graduate opens for Winter 2023 conferral
5 Labour Day - Institute closed
6 Fall classes commence
16 Tuition payment deadline for continuing students only.
16 Add/Drop period ends for most full-time programs*
16 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)**
16 Final day to opt-out or add family to the Saitsa Health and Dental Benefits Plan for programs starting September
27 International application deadline for Winter 2023 (Except ELF/AU/OS)
30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Classes cancelled; Institute remains open.
October 2022
5 Applications open at 8:30 am mountain time for full-time programs starting in summer and fall 2023
10 Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed
25 Fall convocation ceremony
28-29 Open House
November 2022
1 Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for winter term
11 Remembrance Day - Institute closed
15 Self-registration opens for Winter 2023
18 Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) ***see below
December 2022
1 Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants
12 Tuition and fee payment deadline for accepted students  (most full-time programs)
12-16 Final exam week
16 End of fall term
26 – Jan. 2 Winter break – Institute closed
31 Deadline to apply to graduate for Winter 2023 conferral

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 - select programs only
14 Self-registration opens for Spring 2023 - select programs only
15 Self-registration opens for Spring 2023 - most programs
24 Withdrawal deadline (15-week courses) ***see below
29 Applications open for full-time 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
27 Summer 2023 Add/Drop period begins for most full-time programs
*The date for the Add/Drop period is based on term length
28 Self-registration opens for Fall 2023
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

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
27 & 28 Open House
November 2023
1 Transfer credit and recognition of prior learning applications open for winter term
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.

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