Post-storm update: All NSCAD University campuses have now reopened. 

Important Dates

Please visit this page for specific information related to fall 2022, winter 2023 semester billing and related deadlines for payments and refund dates.

Fall Semester 2023

Date

Activity

September 1

Orientation - New Undergraduate Students

September 5

Orientation - New Graduate Students

September 5

Fall semester classes begin

September 12

Last day to add a course

September 28

Courses dropped recorded on transcript as 'W'

October 2

University Closed - in lieu of Truth & Reconciliation Day

October 9

University Closed - Thanksgiving

October 19

Faculty mid-semester warning

November 2

Last day to drop course with a 'W'

November 13

University Closed – in lieu of Remembrance Day

November 13-17

No classes - Mid-semester break

November 14

In Service Day (Faculty and Staff)

December 18

Semester classes end

December 21

Last day for grade submission

Winter SEMESTER 2024

DateActivity
January 2Orientation (New Winter students)
January 3Winter semester classes begin
January 9Last day to add a course
January 26Courses dropped recorded on transcript as 'W'
February 19University Closed - Heritage Day
February 20-23No classes - Winter Break
February 22-23In Service Days (Faculty and Staff)
February 27Faculty mid-semester warning
March 11Last day to drop course
March 29University Closed - Good Friday
April 1University Closed - Easter Monday
April 22Semester classes end
April 25Last day for grade submission

SUMMER FULL SEMESTER 2024

DateActivity
May 6Semester classes begin
May 13Last day to add a course
May 18Graduation Day
May 20University Closed - Victoria Day
May 31Courses dropped recorded on transcript as 'W'
June 18Faculty mid-session warning
July 1University Closed - Canada Day
July 3Last day to drop course
August 5University Closed - Natal Day
August 12Semester classes end
August 16Last day for grade submission Summer Session A 2020

Summer
Session A
2024

DateActivity
May 6Session begins
May 9Last day to add a course
May 17Courses dropped recorded on transcript as 'W'
May 20University Closed - Victoria Day
May 28Faculty mid-session warning
June 5Last day to drop course
June 24Session classes end
June 28Last day for grade submission

Summer
Session B
2024

DateActivity
July 2Session classes begin
July 5Last day to add a course
July 12Courses dropped recorded on transcript as 'W'
July 24Faculty mid-session warning
July 31Last day to drop course
August 5University Closed – Natal Day
August 19Session classes end
August 23Last day for grade submission
August 26New faculty orientation
August 27New faculty orientation