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Calendars & Dates

2013/2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The full Academic Calendar can be downloaded here in PDF format.

**PLEASE NOTE:

FINANCIAL DATES ARE NOT THE SAME AS ACADEMIC DATES:
SEE FEES AND TUITION



ACADEMIC DATES

ACADEMIC TERM DATES: FALL 2012, WINTER 2013 & SUMMER 2013

Fall
2012
Duration of ClassLast Day to Add ClassLast Day for
Waitlisted spots to be assigned
Date after which
W (Withdrawal) is recorded on transcript
for dropped classes
Last day to Drop

Full Semester 
14 weeks

September 6-
December 12

September 12September 12September 28November 1
Session A
7 weeks
September 6-
October 24
September 10September 10September 17October 5
Session B
7 weeks
October 25-
December 12
October 29October 29November 4November 22
Winter 2013
Duration of ClassLast Day to Add ClassLast Day for
Waitlisted spots to be assigned
Date after which
W (Withdrawal) is recorded on transcript
for dropped classes
Last day to Drop

Full Semester 
14 weeks

 Jan. 3 -
April 17
 Jan. 9 Jan. 9 Jan. 24 March 6
Session A
7 weeks
 January 3 -
February 27
 January 7 January 7 January 14January 30                    
Session B
7 weeks
February 28 -
April 17
 March 4 March 4 March 11 March 27
Summer 2013Duration of ClassLast Day to
Add Class
Last day for
Waitlisted spots to be assigned
Date after which
W (Withdrawal) is recorded on transcript
for dropped classes
Last day to Drop

Full Semester 
14 weeks

May 6-August 19 (Break: June 24-28)    May 13May 13May 27July 8
Session A
7 weeks
May 6-June 21May 9May 9
May 20June 3
Session B
7 weeks
July 2-August 19July 5
July 5
July 16July 29

 

IMPORTANT ACADEMIC DATES
FALL 2012/WINTER 2013/SUMMER 2013

SEPTEMBER 2012
3Labour Day - UNIVERSITY CLOSED                         
4 & 5
  • New Student Orientation & WHIMIS Sessions for new and returning students
  • International Student Documents due at Student Services (Visa and Health Insurance)
6Classes begin: Full Semester and Foundation Module 1
26Faculty and Staff Welcome and Awards Reception @ Port (11:45  Start - Classes Suspended  11:30- 2:00 pm)
28

Summer Incompletes Due

Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Session / Module 1 courses to Student Services

31
  • Last day for new full-time Domestic Students to opt out of Student Health Insurance (online at www.greenshield.ca). Consult SUNSCAD for details.
OCTOBER 2012
1

Winter 2013  Exchange/ Off Campus Study Application Deadline

Application Deadline for Foundation Program (limited)
Application Deadline for Transfer Students (Advanced Standing) (limited)
8THANKSGIVING MONDAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED
15Degree Conferral date for Summer 2012 Graduates
24Last Day of Classes: Foundation Module 1
25

Classes Begin: Foundation Module 2

26 Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Fall Full Session courses to Student Services
29Final Day for Grade Submission (4 pm) for Module 1 Classes
30Deadline to apply to Graduate in Winter 2013
NOVEMBER 2012
12NSCAD Closed in lieu of REMEMBRANCE DAY (Sunday, November 11)
15Final Deadline to pay outstanding fees before being removed from Winter Classes
16   Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Session / Module 2  courses to Student Services
DECEMBER 2012
1Application Deadline for MDES Program
12Last Teaching Day: Full Semester and Foundation Module 2 classes end
14Administrative End of Semester
18Final Day for Grade Submission (4 pm) for Module 2 and Full Semester Classes
21UNIVERSITY CLOSES FOR HOLIDAYS AT 4:00 PM
JANUARY 2013
2University Opens (Classes begin January 3)
3Classes Begin: Full Semester and Foundation Module 1
15Application Deadline for MFA Program
25Fall Incompletes Due
23 Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Session / Module 1 courses to Student Services
31Last day for new full-time Domestic Students to opt out of Student Health Insurance (online at www.greenshield.ca). COnsult SUNSCAD for details.
FEBRUARY 2013
1Application Deadline for Transfer Students (Advanced Standing) for September entry
15
  • Degree Conferral Date for students who complete their program in December
  • Fall 2013 Exchange / Off Campus Study Application Deadline
  • Deadline to apply to Graduate in Summer or Fall 2013
18PRESIDENT'S DAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED
18-22  Winter Study Break: February18-22 (no classes, but university remains open)
27

Last Day of Classes: Foundation Module 1

Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Winter Full Session courses to Student Services

 28 Classes Begin: Foundation Module 2
MARCH 2013
1

All outstanding fees must be paid in order to register for future semesters

- Application Deadline for Foundation Students (September entry). Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but no later than June 1.

4Final Day for Grade Submission (4 pm) Module 1 classes
20    Faculty to send copies of Mid-term Warnings issued for Session / Module 2 courses to Student Services
18-22
  • Summer 2013  / Fall 2013 / Winter 2014 Registration: Registration Priority Period
  • Degree Students and Credit Certificate Students
 29GOOD FRIDAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED
APRIL 2013
1 EASTER MONDAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED 
2
Non-Degree and Visiting Students may begin to register for Summer 2013, Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 classes (in person, at Office of Student and Academic Services)
17Last Teaching Day:  Full Semester and Foundation Module 2 Classes End
19Administrative End of Semester
24Final Day for Grade Submission (4 pm ) Module 2 and Full Semester Classes
MAY 2013
18 Graduation and Commencement 2013
20
VICTORIA DAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED
24
Faculty to send copies of Mid-Term warnings issued to Student Services for Session One courses (for mail-out)


 
JUNE 2013
24-28   Summer Break - No Classes.  University Offices remain open                         
26Final Grades due for Session One courses, 4 pm.  Incomplete (INC) grades assigned due by August 19, 2013
28Faculty to send Mid-term Warnings issued to Student Services for Session Two courses (for mail-out)
JULY 2013
1CANADA DAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED                         
22Faculty to send Mid-term warnings issued to Student Services for Session Two courses (for mail-out)
30Final Deadline for students to pay outstanding accounts (up to Summer 2012) before being removed from Fall/Winter classes
AUGUST 2013
5NATAL DAY - UNIVERSITY CLOSED                         
19Session One Incomplete (INC) grades due
22Final Grades due to Full Summer and Session Two courses by 4 pm.  Incomplete (INC) grades assigned due September 27, 2013.

FALL 2012-Winter 2013 Tuition Fees, Payment and Refund Dates

Location

2nd floor of the Duke Block
Granville Campus
5163 Duke Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3J6

Phone: 902.494.8195 / 8129
Fax: 902.425.2987

EmailAdmissions: nscad.ca
Registrar: nscad.ca
Student Services: nscad.ca

Office HoursMonday - Friday
9:30 – 4:00 pm