Academic Schedule & Program-Specific Dates

FALL 2023

AUGUST 2023

28

(FV) First day of classes for most programs.

31

(GP) Orientation to NWP for newly registered students.

SEPTEMBER 2023

01

(GP) Program and Department Orientations

04

Labour Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

05

(GP) First day of classes for most programs

11

Last day for the Registrar’s Office to receive applications for repeat final exams for most Spring Semester courses.

14 $

• Last day to add courses for most programs. Last day to pay Fall Semester fees.
• Students who have not paid Fall fees in full may have their registrations cancelled.
• Last day to opt out of the Student Health/Dental Plan.

18

Last day for deferred and repeat final exams for most Spring Semester courses and to clear grades of “IN” for Spring Semester courses.

30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

OCTOBER 2023

01

Applications open for Fall 2024.

09

Thanksgiving Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

NOVEMBER 2023

13

In-lieu of Remembrance Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

14-17

(GP) Fall Break. No classes on GP campus except for apprenticeship and pre- employment.

28

Last day to withdraw from courses for most programs with a grade of “W”.

DECEMBER 2023

8

Deadline for applications for January 2024. Applications received after this date may not be processed for Fall admission.

12

Last day of classes for most programs 14-21 Final examination period for most programs.

25-29

Holiday Break - Limited access to NWP buildings. Administrative offices are closed.

WINTER 2024

JANUARY 2024

01

New Year’s Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

05

(GP) Orientation to NWP for newly registered students.

08

• (GP) First day of classes for most programs.
• (FV) First day of classes for most programs.

12

Last day for the Registrar’s Office to receive applications for repeat final exams for Fall Semester courses.

17 $

• Last day to add or drop courses with full refund for most programs.
• Last day to pay Winter Semester fees. Students who have not paid Winter fees in full may have their registrations cancelled.
• Last day for new registrants for Winter Semester to opt out of the Student Health/Dental Plan.

19

Last Day for deferred and repeat final exams for Fall Semester courses and to clear grades of “IN” for Fall Semester courses.

FEBRUARY 2024

01

Applications open for Winter 2025.

19

Family Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

20-23

• (GP) Winter Break. No classes on GP campus except for apprenticeship and pre-employment.
• (FV) Winter Break. No classes for Animal Health Technology students only.

MARCH 2024

09

(FV) Convocation

29

Good Friday - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

APRIL 2024

01

Last day to withdraw from courses for most programs with a grade of “W”.

15

Last day of classes for most programs. Registration for 2024-25 begins for all full and part time continuing students.

17-24

Final examination period for most programs

19

Deadline for applications for May 2024. Applications received after this date may not be processed for Spring admission.

SPRING 2024

MAY 2024

01

Registration for 2024-25 begins for all full and part time new and returning students.

03

(GP) Orientation to NWP for newly registered students.

06

(GP) First Day of Classes for most programs.

10

Last day for the Registrar’s Office to receive applications for repeat final exams for Winter and full year courses.

15 $

• Last day to add or drop courses with full refund for most programs.
• Last day to pay Spring Semester fees. Students who have not paid Spring fees in full may have their registrations cancelled.
• Last day to opt out of the Student Health/Dental Plan.

17

Last day for deferred and repeat final exams for Winter and full year courses and to clear grades of “IN” for Winter and full year courses.

20

Victoria Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. No classes. Administrative offices are closed.

JUNE 2024

01

Applications open for Spring 2025.

12-14

(GP) Convocation

SUMMER 2024

JULY 2024

01

Canada Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. Administrative offices are closed.

02-05

(GP) Spring Break. No classes on GP campus except for apprenticeship and pre- employment.

29

Last day to withdraw from courses in most programs with a grade of “W”.

AUGUST 2024

05

Heritage Day - Limited access to NWP buildings. Administrative offices are closed.

13

Last day of classes for most programs.

16

Deadline for applications for September 2024. Applications received after this date may not be processed for Fall admission.

16-22

Final examination period for most programs.

Date Tips

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Key financial dates

GP

Grande Prairie campus only

FV

Fairview campus only