Academic Year and Term Dates
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Calendar is a word that's used a lot around a college campus. Even your friends might ask you what's on your calendar.
But if you're wondering about the first and last day of classes, when spring break is and the last day to withdraw from a course, then you need to check out the academic year schedule and the important dates pages specific to your program.
Term Dates shows the first and last day of classes for each semester. Some of our programs are a little different from the September through April scenario with extended practicums and field trips. In particular, energy, fire and emergency services programs and apprenticeship programs.
The Academic Year, or schedule, includes much more than the first and last day of each semester, there are also a lot of other dates, such as holidays, listed. We've even included some of the key dates in this and the next academic years.
Notes:
- The academic year schedule applies to most college programs that start in September. Please see the term dates listed below for specific program start, end dates and practicum dates.
- Not all programs have fall and spring breaks.
- The academic year schedule doesn't include apprenticeship programs and continuing education courses. See the apprenticeship intake schedule and individual continuing education courses for more details.
- If you need more information, please check with registrar's office or your program head.
Academic Year
Specific programs schedules can be found on the program important dates pages.
2025 Fall term/semester 2026 Fall term/semester
Date
Event
Aug 11
Fees due, fall term for most students
Sept 2
Registration and orientation
Sept 3
First day of classes
Sept 10
Last day to add fall term courses
Sept 23
Last day to drop fall term courses
Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit
Sept 30
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, college closed
Oct 13
Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3
Last day to withdraw from fall term courses with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11
Fall break for most students
Nov 11
Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1
Fees due, winter term
Dec 12
Last day of classes for most students
Dec 13 - Jan 5
Christmas break for students
2026 Winter term/semester
Date
Event
Jan 6
First day of classes for most students
Jan 13
Last day to add winter term courses
Jan 27
Last day to drop winter term courses
Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of winter term fees
Feb 16
Family Day, campus closed
Feb 16-20
Reading week/spring break for most students
Mar 13
Last day to withdraw from winter term courses with W grade or change from credit to audit
Apr 3-6
Easter Break, college closed
Apr 24
Last day of classes for most students
May 18
Victoria Day, college closed
May 29
Lloydminster campus Convocation
Jun 5
Convocation, Vermilion campus
Date
Event
Aug 12
Fees due, fall term for most students
Sep 1
Registration and orientation
Sep 2
First day of classes for most students
Sep 7
Labor Day, college closed
Sep 9
Last day to add fall term courses
Sep 22
Last day to drop fall term courses
Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit
Sept 30
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, college closed
Oct 12
Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 2
Last day to withdraw from fall term with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 9-13
Fall break for most students
Nov 11
Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1
Fees due, winter term
Dec 18
Last day of classes for most students
Dec 21 - Jan 4
Christmas break for most students
2027 Winter term/semester
Date
Event
Jan 5
First day of classes
Jan 12
Last day to add winter term courses
Jan 25
Last day to drop winter term courses
Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of winter term fees
Feb 15
Family Day, college closed
Feb 15-19
Reading week/spring break for most students
Mar 12
Last day to withdraw from winter term courses with W grade or change from credit to audit
Mar 26-29
Easter Break, college closed
Apr 23
Last day classes for most students
May 24
Victoria Day, college closed
May 28
Lloydminster campus Convocation
Jun 4
Convocation, Vermilion campus
Term Dates
2024-2025
| Program/Year | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
Agribusiness 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Agricultural Sustainability 1st year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Veterinary Technology (formerly Animal Health Technology) 1st year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Veterinary Technology (formerly Animal Health Technology) 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - May 9 |
|
Veterinary Technology (formerly Animal Health Technology) Blended 1st year |
Sept 23 - Feb 14 | Feb 24 - July 23 |
|
Veterinary Technology (formerly Animal Health Technology) Blended 2nd year |
Oct 7 - Feb 22 | Mar 3 - Aug 15 |
| Animal Science Technology - all majors, 1st and 2nd year | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Bachelor of Agriculture Technology 1st year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Crop Technology 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
General Agriculture 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Post Bachelor Certificate in Commercial Ag Production 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Veterinary Medical Assistant 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - May 16 |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
Accounting Technician 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Administrative Professional 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - May 16 |
|
Business Admin: Certificate |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Business Admin: Accounting major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Business Admin: Appraisal & Assessment major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Business Admin:General major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Business Admin: Small Business and Entrepreneurship 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Degree completion: BCom & BManagement year 3/year 4 |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter/Spring 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
4th class power engineering online 2 modules |
Aug 26 - Dec 13 | Jan 13 - May 2 |
|
Process & Power Engineering 1st & Second year |
Aug 26 - Dec 9 | Dec 10 - May 2 |
|
Process & Power Engineering practicum year 2 |
- | May 3 - Aug 24 |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
Environmental Sciences Certificate 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
General Environmental Sciences |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Land Stewardship and Conservation major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Environmental Conservation and Reclamation major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Renewable Resource Reclamation 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation major 1st and 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management Year 1 |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management Year 2 |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Sustainable Energy Technology certificate/diploma Year 1 and year 2. See important dates page |
- | - |
Bachelor of Applied Business Emergency Services - see important dates for the various BAppBus:ES cohorts.
| Program | Year | Dates | Application Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services Technology | 2024 |
Feb 26, 2024 - Feb 14, 2025 |
Closed |
| Firefighter Training | P 1 (Blended) |
Online Feb 20 - May 10, 2024 Onsite May 13 - June 14, 2024 |
Closed |
| Firefighter Training | P2 (spring 2024) | April 22 - July 24, 2024 | Closed |
| Firefighter Training | P3 (fall 2024) | Jul 29 - Oct 18, 2024 | Closed |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
Barber |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | not applicable |
|
Clinical Esthetician 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - June 13 |
|
Esthetician 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Hairstyling 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7- June 13 |
|
Health Care Aide 1 year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
| Program | Year | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies 1 year |
1 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - June 13 |
|
Child and Youth Care Counsellor 1st and 2nd year |
1 & 2 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Community Support Practitioner 1st and 2nd year |
1 & 2 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Early Childhood Education certificate 1 year |
1 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Early Childhood Education 1 year |
2 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Educational Assistant 1 year |
1 | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
|
Interior Design 1st year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
|
Interior Design 2nd year |
Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - June 27 |
| Program | Length | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-employment Automotive | 16 weeks | Aug 26 - Dec 13 |
| Pre-employment Electrical | 16 weeks | Aug 26 - Dec 13 |
| Pre-employment Welding | 16 weeks | Aug 26 - Dec 13 |
| Program | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Most university transfer programs | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |
| Pre-University of Alberta ATEP | Sept 3 - Dec 13 | Jan 7 - April 25 |