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 2023 Term
September 1 to December 16, 2023
| Date |
Description |
| Aug. 15 |
Fall 2023 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Aug. 28 - 31 |
Fall NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school |
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Sept. 1
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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
(International applications opened Aug. 1) |
| 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
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Oct. 9
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Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed |
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Nov. 11
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Remembrance Day - NAIT closed
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| Dec. 13 |
Winter 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline
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Dec. 16
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Last day of Fall 2023 term |
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Dec. 23 - Jan 2
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Winter Break - NAIT closed
*For international students, all days between Dec. 17 to Jan. 7 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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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
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Jan. 3 - 7
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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 |
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Feb. 19
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Family Day - NAIT closed |
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Feb. 20 - 23
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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. 25 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Mar. 1
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Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students
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Mar. 29
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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 |
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Apr. 1
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Easter Monday - NAIT closed |
| Apr. 17 |
Spring 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Apr. 27
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Last day of Winter 2024 term |
Spring/Summer 2024 Term
Spring: May 6 to June 25, 2024 | Summer: July 2 - August 23, 2024
| Date |
Description |
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May 6
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Spring 2024 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| May 20 |
Victoria Day - NAIT closed |
| June 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Spring 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| June 25 |
Last day for most Spring 2024 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 2024 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| Aug. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Fall 2025 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. 5
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Heritage Day - NAIT closed |
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Aug. 23
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End of Summer 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.