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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.
 

 Spring/Summer 2023 Term

Spring: May 8 to June 27, 2023 | Summer: July 4 - August 26, 2023

Date Description
May 2

Course enrolment opens for 2023/24 Academic Upgrading program
Academic Upgrading students can enrol in Fall 2023, Winter 2024, and Spring 2024 classes

May 8

Spring 2023 term start
First day of classes for most programs
May 5

Spring NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus

May 22 Victoria Day - NAIT closed
June 1 Applications for Spring 2024 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open
June 20 - 23 Course enrolment opens for 2023/24 credit programs
Self-enrol students can enrol in Fall 2023, Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 classes
June 26 - 27 NAIT Convocation ceremonies
June 27 Last day for most Spring 2023 classes
Some spring classes extend to August

July 1

Canada Day - NAIT closed

July 3

In lieu of Canada Day - NAIT closed

July 4

Summer 2023 term start
First day of classes for most programs
July 11 Open studies enrolment opens for 2023/24 
Aug. 1 International applicants: Applications for Fall 2024 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
Domestic applications do not open until Oct.1

Aug. 7

Heritage Day - NAIT closed

Aug. 15

Fall 2023 tuition and fees payment deadline

Aug. 26

End of Summer 2023 term

 Fall 2023 Term

September 1 to December 16, 2023

Date Description
Aug. 28 - 31 Fall NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school

Sept. 1

Fall 2023 term start
First day of classes for most programs
Sept. 4 Labour Day - NAIT closed
Sept. 19 - 20 Student Service Fair
Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 1 Domestic applicants: Applications for Fall 2024 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students
Oct. 6 - 10

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 Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break

Oct. 9

Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed

Nov. 11

Remembrance Day - NAIT closed

Dec. 13

Winter 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline

Dec. 16

Last day of Fall 2023 term

Dec. 23 - Jan 2

Winter Break - NAIT closed

*For international students, all days between Dec. 17 to Jan. 7 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break

 Winter 2024 Term

January 8 to April 27, 2024

Date Description
Jan. 1 International applicants: Applications for Winter 2025 open

Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only

Jan. 3 - 7

Institute re-opens
There are no classes for most programs
Jan. 4 - 5 Winter NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school
Jan. 8 Winter 2024 term start
First day of classes for most programs
Jan. 24 - 25 Student Service Fair

Feb. 19

Family Day - NAIT closed

Feb. 20 - 23

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. 25 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break

Mar. 1

Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2025 open

Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students

Mar. 29

Good Friday - NAIT closed
Apr. 1 International applicants: Applications for Spring 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only

Apr. 1

Easter Monday - NAIT closed

Apr. 27

Last day of Winter 2024 term

*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.

If you are a new student starting your program in spring but have no classes in the summer term (July – August), the summer term dates can be considered as a scheduled break.

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