Academic Schedule
Please note:
- These term start and end dates are based on a standard 15-week term. Some classes or programs may differ from this schedule. Please check your class schedule in MyNAIT.
- The course add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines vary by course length (percentage of term completion). View your courses deadline dates in MyNAIT – you can use the Self Service Guide for additional support.
*Dates may be subject to change.
Fall 2024 Term
September 3 to December 17, 2024
| Date |
Description |
| Aug.14 |
Fall 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Aug. 28 - 30 |
Fall NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Reminder: Complete the Online Student Orientation, before attending on campus session. Please attend the orientation on the date assigned to your program's school. |
| Sept. 2 |
Labour Day - NAIT closed |
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Sept. 3
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Fall 2024 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| Sept. 25 - 26 |
Student Service Fair |
| Sept. 30 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NAIT closed and no classes |
| Oct. 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Fall 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| Oct. 14 |
Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed |
| Nov. 8 - 12 |
Fall Break
Most students will have no classes during this time. Classes for apprenticeship programs and non-credit students will continue as scheduled.
*For international students, all the days between Nov. 8 - 12 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Nov. 11
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Remembrance Day - NAIT closed
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| Dec. 9 |
Winter 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline
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Dec. 17
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Last day of Fall 2024 term |
| Dec. 18 -20 |
No classes for most students |
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Dec. 21 - Jan 1
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Winter Break - NAIT closed
*For international students, all days between Dec. 18 to Jan. 7 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Winter 2025 Term
January 8 to April 25, 2025
| Date |
Description |
| TBA |
Winter 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Jan. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Winter 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
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Jan. 2 - 7
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Institute re-opens
There are no classes for most programs |
| Jan. 6 - 7 |
Winter NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school |
| Jan. 8 |
Winter 2025 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
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Feb. 17
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Family Day - NAIT closed |
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Feb. 18 - 21
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Reading Break
Most students will have no classes during this time. Classes for apprenticeship programs and non-credit students will continue as scheduled.
* For international students, all the days between Feb. 17 to Feb. 23 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Mar. 1
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Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students
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| Apr. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Spring 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
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| Apr. 16 |
Spring 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Apr. 18
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Good Friday - NAIT closed |
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Apr. 21
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Easter Monday - NAIT closed |
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Apr. 25
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Last day of Winter 2024 term |
Spring/Summer 2025 Term
Spring: May 5 to June 24, 2025 | Summer: July 2 - August 22, 2025
| Date |
Description |
| May 2 |
Spring NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school |
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May 5
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Spring 2025 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| May 19 |
Victoria Day - NAIT closed |
| June 1 |
Domestic & International applicants: Applications for Spring 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for both domestic and international students |
| June 24 |
Last day for most Spring 2025 classes
Some spring classes extend to August |
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July 1
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Canada Day - NAIT closed |
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July 2
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Summer 2025 term start
First day of classes for most classes |
| Aug. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Fall 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
Domestic applications do not open until Oct.1 |
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Aug. 4
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Heritage Day - NAIT closed |
| TBA |
Fall 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Aug. 22
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End of Summer 2025 term |
*For international students, all days between May 1 to August 31 (inclusive) may be considered scheduled break, depending on your program and schedule. New students beginning in spring without classes scheduled for the summer term (July - August) can consider those dates as a scheduled break.
*International students: during the scheduled breaks noted above, some full-time international students may be eligible to work up to full-time hours. Learn more about working during scheduled breaks.