Major Dates and Deadlines from the 2018-2019 Academic Schedule

Academic Schedule 2018-2019

Deadline dates in the schedule are marked by the ❚ symbol.

March 2018

1	Study abroad application deadline for certain University of Alberta International administered Summer programs.
5	Classes begin for six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term.
5	12:00 to 1:00 pm. Students’ Union Election Forum in the Myer Horowitz Theatre (SUB). Classes withdrawn for this time period.
7-9	Winter Term break for Augustana Faculty students.
9	Study abroad application deadline for certain University of Alberta International administered Summer programs.
16	❚ Last day to drop from six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term. Students must contact Department for assistance.
23	❚ Winter Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: After this date students withdrawing from courses offered in the last six weeks of Winter Term will be assessed full fees.
30	Good Friday. University buildings closed.

April 2018
1	Easter Day, University buildings closed.
2	Easter Monday. University buildings closed.
3	Last day for students in thesis-based programs to submit theses to and be approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
3	Last day for departments to submit Report of Completion of course-based master’s, postgraduate diploma or graduate certificate programs to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
3	Last day for Graduate students to apply through Bear Tracks to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
3	Comprehensive examination period begins for students in the fourth year of the MD program.
6	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term.
6	❚ Last day for withdrawal from Winter Term courses. Exceptions may apply, students must consult with their Faculty office.
9	Augustana Faculty last day to withdraw from Winter Term 11-week classes.
13	Last day of Winter Term classes. Exceptions may apply, students must consult with their Faculty office.
16	Last day of Winter Term 11-week classes for Augustana Faculty students.
16-28	Winter Term examinations (including consolidated examinations). Exceptions may apply, students must consult with their Faculty office. Examinations other than consolidated examinations are held within the period April 18-27 (inclusive). University-organized extracurricular activities will normally not be allowed during this period.
18-26	Final exam period for students in the Faculty of Law.
20	Last day of classes and clinics for students in the third and fourth years of the DDS program.
20-28	Augustana Faculty final examinations period. Extracurricular activities sponsored by the Augustana Faculty will normally not be allowed during this period.
23-27	Fall/Winter Term final examination period for year three and four Dentistry.

May 2018
4	Last day of classes and examinations for students in year one of the MD program and students in year one and two of the DDS program.
6	Orientation for Master of Arts in Communications and Technology (MACT) students.
7	Spring Term classes begin.
7	MACT Spring Institute begins (three weeks).
7-10	Auditor registrations for Spring Term courses will be accepted only on these days.
9	Charter Day.
10	❚ Payment Deadline: Last day for payment of Spring Term fees. Students who have not paid their fees in full, or made satisfactory alternate arrangements, will be assessed late payment penalty charges.
10	❚ Last day for students enrolled in the University of Alberta Health Insurance Program (UAHIP) to opt out of this insurance coverage by providing proof of enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to the International Services Centre.
10	❚ Spring Term Registration Deadline. Last day to add or drop six-week courses and courses offered in the first three-weeks of the term: (Bear Tracks web registration will be available until midnight). Students wishing to add or drop three-week courses offered during the last three-weeks of the Spring Term should seek assistance at department offices.
14	Summer program begins for students in year one, two and three of the DDS program.
14	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
18	Spring Term Registration Deadline for 13-week courses: Last day to add or drop 13-week courses, students must contact the teaching Department for assistance. Students withdrawing after this date through July 12 will be assessed 50% for withdrawn courses. Exceptions may apply.
21	Victoria Day. University buildings closed.
22	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline (for six-week courses): Students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.
22	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term.
25	Last day of classes and examinations for students in the second year of the MD program.
25	Last day of classes taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term.
25	Last day of classes in the MACT Spring Institute.
28	Classes begin for courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term.
30	❚ Spring Term Registration Deadline for three-week courses: Last day to add or drop courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term. Students must contact Department for assistance.

June 2018
1	Last day of program for fourth year students in the MD program.
3	Augustana Faculty convocation.
4	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
5-8	Spring Convocation, Parts I to VI.
6	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses in Spring Term.
8	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term.
11-13	Spring Convocation, Parts VII to XI.
13	Last day of Spring Term classes, exceptions may apply.
14-15	Final examinations for Spring Term courses exceptions may apply.
30	One Hundred and eleventh University year ends.

July 2018
1	One hundred and twelfth University year begins.
1	Canada Day; University buildings closed.
2	Canada Day holiday; University buildings closed.
3	Students in Phase II of the BSc in Medical Laboratory Science program begin year of practical training.
9	Summer Term classes begin.
9-12	Auditor registrations for Summer Term courses will be accepted only on these days.
12	❚ Last day for students enrolled in the University of Alberta Health Insurance Program (UAHIP) to opt out of this insurance coverage by providing proof of enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to the International Services Centre.
12	❚ Summer Term Registration Deadline. Last day to add or drop six-week courses and courses offered in the first three weeks of the term (Bear Tracks web registration available to midnight). Students wishing to add or drop three-week courses offered during the last three weeks of the term should seek assistance at department offices.
12	❚ Payment Deadline: Last day for payment of Summer Term fees. Students who have not paid their fees in full, or made satisfactory alternate arrangements, will be assessed late payment penalty charges.
13	Summer program ends for students in year one, two and three of the DDS program.
16	❚ Summer Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the first three weeks of Summer Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
23	❚ Summer Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught for six weeks will be assessed full fees after this date.
24	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the first three weeks Summer Term.
27	Last day of classes for courses taught in the first three weeks of Summer Term.
30	Classes begin for courses taught in the last three weeks of Summer Term.
31	Deadline to write a special deferred examination for students who have missed a deferred examination for cause. Please refer to University Calendar; University Regulations and Information for Students; Academic Regulations; Attendance; Absence from Final Exams section.

August 2018
2	❚ Second half Summer Term Registration Deadline for three-week courses: Last day to add or drop courses offered in the last three weeks of Summer Term. Students must contact Department for assistance.
6	Heritage Day; University buildings closed.
7	❚ Summer Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the last three weeks of Summer Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
8	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses in Summer Term.
10	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the last three weeks of Summer Term.
13	Orientation and classes begin for students in third and fourth year of the MD program.
15	Summer Term classes end.
16-17	Final examinations for Summer Term classes, exceptions may apply.
16-24	U of A International Undergraduate Academic Success program.
20	Registration opens for Open Studies students in courses designated for delayed registration.
22-24	Orientation for International MBA students.
27	Orientation and classes begin for all Dentistry program, year two and three of the Dental Hygiene program, years one and two MD program, year two of the Radiation Therapy program and phase I Medical Laboratory Science students.
27-Sep 1	Orientation for MBA students.
30	Augustana Faculty Fall Term 3-week classes begin.
29-31	Orientation for International Students.
29-31	Orientation for first year Pharmacy students and new students in the School of Public Health.
31	Augustana Faculty Fall Term 3-week classes registration deadline; students withdrawing after this date through September 6 will be assessed 50% fees.

September 2018
1	❚ Last day for Undergraduate students to apply through Bear Tracks for permission to graduate at Fall Convocation.
3	Orientation for new Undergraduate students.
3	Labour Day; University buildings closed.
4	Orientation for Faculty of Nursing undergraduate students in year one of the After Degree program and in year two of the Bilingual Nursing program.
4	Fall Term and Fall/Winter Terms classes begin. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
4	Orientation for students in the Faculty of Law.
5	Fall Term classes begin for students in the Faculty of Law.
6	❚ Augustana Faculty Fall Term 3-week classes refund deadline; students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.
13	❚ Augustana Faculty last day to withdraw from Fall Term 3-week classes.
17	❚ Fall Term Registration Deadline. Last day to add or drop Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term courses (Bear Tracks web registration system available to midnight). Students withdrawing after this date through October 4 will be assessed 50% fees for withdrawn courses. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
18-24	Registration by undergraduate and graduate students to change to audit or change from ‘credit’ to ‘audit’ in Fall Term and Fall/Winter Terms courses will be accepted only during this period.
18	❚ Last day of Fall Term 3-week classes for Augustana Faculty students.
21	SU Health and Dental Plan Change of Coverage Deadline. Students wishing to opt-out of this service or change their coverage must do so through www.ihaveaplan.ca.
21-24	Alumni weekend.
24	Augustana Faculty Fall Term 11-week classes begin.
27	❚ Fall Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses offered in the first six weeks of Fall Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
28	❚ Last day for students enrolled in the University of Alberta Health Insurance Program (UAHIP) to opt out of this insurance coverage by providing proof of enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to the International Services Centre.
28	❚ Payment Deadline: Last day for payment of Fall Term fees. Students who have not paid their fees in full, or made satisfactory alternate arrangements, will be assessed late penalty charges. To avoid instalment charges, all Fall/Winter fees must be paid by the Fall Term Fee Deadline.
28	❚ Last day for graduate students in thesis-based programs to submit theses to and be approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies to ensure graduation at Fall Convocation.
28	❚ Last day for Departments to submit Report of Completion of course-based master’s, postgraduate diploma, or graduate certificate programs to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure graduation at Fall Convocation.
28	Last day for graduate students to apply through Bear Tracks to ensure graduation at Fall Convocation.

October 2018
3	❚ Augustana Faculty Fall Term 11-week classes drop deadline; student withdrawing after this date through October 19 will be assessed 50% fees. Students must contact a Faculty advisor for assistance.
4	❚ Fall Term Refund Deadline: Students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
8	Thanksgiving Day; University buildings closed.
9	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses offered in the first half of the Fall Term.
12	❚ Last day of classes for six-week courses offered in the first half of Fall Term.
19	❚ Augustana Faculty Fall Term 11-week classes refund deadline; students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.
22	Classes begin for six-week courses offered in the second half of the Fall Term.

November 2018
2	❚ Last day to drop six-week courses offered in the second half of the Fall Term. Students must contact department for assistance.
11	Remembrance Day; University buildings closed.
12	Remembrance Day holiday; University buildings closed.
13-14	Fall Term break for students in year two and three Dental Hygiene program.
13-14	Fall Term break for Augustana Faculty students.
13-16	Fall Term Reading week. Classes withdrawn for a full week, except for students in Augustana Faculty; Faculty of Law; Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry; Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine; and students in Cooperative Education, Experiential Learning Placement, Clinical Placement and Work Placement terms.
20-21	Fall Convocation, Part I, Parts II and III.
23	❚ Fall Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: After this date students withdrawing from courses offered in the last six weeks of Fall Term will be assessed full fees.
30	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses offered in the second half of Fall Term.
30	❚ Last day for withdrawal from Fall Term courses. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.

December 2018
3	❚ Augustana Faculty last day to withdraw from Fall Term 11-week classes.
4	Last day of Fall Term classes for students in the Faculty of Law.
7	Last day of Fall Term classes. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
10	Last day of Fall Term 11-week classes for Augustana Faculty students.
10-21	Fall Term examinations (including consolidated examinations). Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office. Examinations other than consolidated examinations are held within the period December 12-21 (inclusive). University-organized extracurricular activities will normally not be allowed during this period.
11-19	Final exam period for students in the Faculty of Law.
13-21	Augustana Faculty final examinations in Fall Term courses and mid-year examinations in two-term courses. Extracurricular activities sponsored by Augustana Faculty will normally not be allowed during this period.
14	Last day of Fall Term classes for students in the DDS program and students in year one and two of the MD program.
17-21	Final exam period for year three and four Dentistry students.
21	Last day of Fall Term classes for students in year three and four of the MD program.
25-31	Christmas holiday period; University buildings closed.

January 2019
1	New Year’s Day; University buildings closed.
2	Winter Term classes begin for the MD and Dentistry programs and year two and three of the Dental Hygiene program.
4	Orientation for new International students.
7	Augustana Faculty Winter Term 3-week classes begin.
7	Winter Term classes begin. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
8	Augustana Faculty Winter Term three-week classes’ registration deadline; students withdrawing after this date through January 11 will be assessed 50% fees.
11	❚ Augustana Faculty Winter Term 3-week classes refund deadline; students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.
17	❚ Augustana Faculty last day to withdraw from Winter Term 3-week classes.
18	❚ Last day to withdraw from Fall/Winter two-term courses.
18	❚ Winter Term Registration Deadline: Last day to add or drop Winter Term courses. (Bear Tracks system available to midnight.) Students withdrawing after this date through February 6 will be assessed 50% fees for withdrawn courses. Exceptions may apply, students must consult with their Faculty office.
23	Last day of Winter Term 3-week classes for Augustana Faculty students.
21-25	Registration by undergraduate and graduate students to change to audit or change from ‘credit’ to ‘audit’ in Fall Term and Fall/Winter Terms courses will be accepted only during this period.
25	Winter Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: After this date students withdrawing from courses offered in the first six weeks of Winter Term will be assessed full fees.
28	Augustana Faculty Winter Term 11-week classes begin.
30	❚ Study abroad application deadline for certain University of Alberta International administered Exchange, Summer, and internship programs.
31	❚ Last day for students enrolled in the University of Alberta Health Insurance Program (UAHIP) to opt out of this insurance coverage by providing proof of enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to the International Services Centre.
31	❚ Payment Deadline: Last day for payment of Winter Term fees. Students who have not paid their fees in full, or made satisfactory alternate arrangements, will be assessed late payment penalty charges.

February 2019
1	❚ Last day for Undergraduate students to apply through Bear Tracks for permission to graduate at Spring Convocation.
1	❚ Last day for application for reappraisal of final examinations for Fall Term courses.
6	❚ Augustana Faculty Winter Term 11-week classes drop deadline; students withdrawing after this date through February 22 will be assessed 50% fees. Students must contact a faculty advisor for assistance.
6	❚ Winter Term Refund Deadline: Students withdrawing from courses after this date will be assessed full fees. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
8	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses offered in the first half of Winter Term.
14	Registration system opens for Spring/Summer 2019.
15	Last day of classes for six-week courses offered in the first half of Winter Term.
18	Statutory Provincial holiday; University buildings closed.
19-22	Winter Term Reading Week. Classes withdrawn for a full week, except for students in Augustana Faculty; NURS 495 , SC INF 495 , Experiential Learning placement, third and fourth years of the MD program, fourth year Pharmacy and students in the clinical component of the Radiation Therapy program. Exceptions may apply, students must consult with their Faculty office.
22	❚ Augustana Faculty Winter Term 11-week classes refund deadline; students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.

March 2019
4	Classes begin for six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term.
4	12:00 to 1:00 pm. Students’ Union Election Forum in the Myer Horowitz Theatre (SUB). Classes withdrawn for this time period.
6-8	Winter Term break for Augustana Faculty students.
9	Study abroad application deadline for certain University of Alberta International administered Summer programs.
15	Last day to drop from six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term. Students must contact Department for assistance.
22	Winter Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: After this date students withdrawing from courses offered in the last six weeks of Winter Term will be assessed full fees.

April 2019
1	Last day for students in thesis-based programs to submit theses to and be approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
1	Last day for departments to submit Report of Completion of course-based master’s, postgraduate diploma or graduate certificate programs to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
1	Last day for Graduate students to apply through Bear Tracks to ensure graduation at Spring Convocation.
1	Comprehensive examination period begins for students in the fourth year of the MD program.
3	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses offered in the second half of Winter Term.
3	❚ Last day for withdrawal from Winter Term courses. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
9	❚ Augustana Faculty last day to withdraw from Winter Term 11-week classes.
10	Last day of Winter Term classes. Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office.
12	Last day of Winter Term classes for students in year two and three of the Dental Hygiene program.
12-27	Winter Term examinations (including consolidated examinations). Exceptions may apply; students must consult with their Faculty office. Examinations other than consolidated examinations are held within the period April 15-26 (inclusive). University-organized extracurricular activities will normally not be allowed during this period.
13-27	Final examination period for students in the Dental Hygiene program.
16	Last day of Winter Term 11-week classes for Augustana Faculty students.
16-26	Final examination period for students in the Faculty of Law.
18	Last day of classes and clinics for students in the third and fourth years of the DDS program.
19	Good Friday; University buildings closed.
21	Easter Day; University buildings closed.
22	Easter Monday; University buildings closed.
23-26	Fall/Winter Term final examination period for year three and four Dentistry.
23-30	Augustana Faculty final examinations period. Extracurricular activities sponsored by the Augustana Faculty will normally not be allowed during this period.

May 2019
3	Last day of classes and examinations for students in year one of the MD program and students in year one and two of the DDS program.
5	Orientation for Master of Arts in Communications and Technology (MACT) students.
6	Spring Term classes begin.
6	MACT Spring Institute begins (three weeks).
6-9	Auditor registrations for Spring Term courses will be accepted only on these days.
9	Charter Day.
9	❚ Payment Deadline: Last day for payment of Spring Term fees. Students who have not paid their fees in full, or made satisfactory alternate arrangements, will be assessed late payment penalty charges.
9	❚ Last day for students enrolled in the University of Alberta Health Insurance Program (UAHIP) to opt out of this insurance coverage by providing proof of enrolment in the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to the International Services Centre.
9	❚ Spring Term Registration Deadline. Last day to add or drop six-week courses and courses offered in the first three weeks of the term (Bear Tracks web registration available until midnight). Students wishing to add or drop three-week courses offered during the last three weeks of the term should seek assistance at department offices.
13	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
13	Summer program begins for students in year one, two and three of the DDS program.
17	❚ Spring Term Registration Deadline for 13-week, A/B part, courses: Last day to add or drop 13-week courses, students must contact the teaching Department for assistance. Students withdrawing after this date through July 13 will be assessed 50% for withdrawn courses. Exceptions may apply.
20	Victoria Day; University buildings closed.
21	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline for six-week courses: Students withdrawing after this date will be assessed full fees.
21	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term.
24	Last day of classes and examinations for students in the second year of the MD program.
24	Last day of classes in the MACT Spring Institute.
24	Last day of classes taught in the first three weeks of Spring Term.
27	Classes begin for courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term.
30	❚ Spring Term Registration Deadline for three-week courses: Last day to add or drop courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term. Students must contact Department for assistance.

June 2019
2	Augustana Faculty convocation.
3	❚ Spring Term Refund Deadline for three-week courses: Students withdrawing from courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term will be assessed full fees after this date.
3	❚ Last day of classes for students in year four of the MD program.
4-7	Spring Convocation, Parts I to VI.
5	❚ Last day for withdrawal from six-week courses in Spring Term.
7	❚ Last day for withdrawal from courses taught in the last three weeks of Spring Term.
10-14	Spring Convocation, Parts VII to XI.
12	Last day of Spring Term classes, exceptions may apply.
13-14	Final examinations for Spring Term courses, exceptions may apply.
30	One Hundred and twelfth University year ends.