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 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 |
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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 |
| May 21 - 23 |
Course enrolment opens for JR Shaw School of Business (JRSSB) programs |
| June 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Spring 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| June 16 - 19 |
Course enrolment opens for all other self-enrol credit programs |
| June 24 |
Last day for most Spring 2025 classes
Some spring classes extend to August |
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July 1
|
Canada Day - NAIT closed |
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July 2
|
Summer 2025 term start
First day of classes for most classes |
| July 7 |
Open Studies courses enrolment opens |
| 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
|
Heritage Day - NAIT closed |
| Aug. 13 |
Fall 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Aug. 22
|
End of Summer 2025 term |
*International students who study at NAIT before and after the Spring term: all days between April 26 and September 1 (inclusive) may be considered a scheduled break, depending on your program and schedule.
*International students beginning at NAIT in the Spring term: this term is not a scheduled break for you. However, if you have no classes scheduled for the summer term (July - August), all days between June 25 and September 1 (inclusive) can be considered a scheduled break.
Fall 2025 Term
September 2 to December 16, 2025
| Date |
Description |
| Aug. 13 |
Fall 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Aug. 26 - 29 |
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 |
Labour Day - NAIT closed |
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Sept. 2
|
Fall 2025 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| Sept. 17 - 18 |
Student Service Fair |
| Sept. 30 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct. 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Fall 2026 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| Oct. 13 |
Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed |
| Nov. 7 - 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, the Fall Break is too short to be considered a scheduled break for working purposes.
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Nov. 11
|
Remembrance Day - NAIT closed
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| Dec. 10 |
Winter 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline
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Dec. 16
|
Last day of Fall 2025 term |
| Dec. 17 -23 |
No classes for most students |
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Dec. 24 - Jan. 4
|
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 2026 Term
January 8 to April 24, 2026
| Date |
Description |
| Dec. 10 |
Winter 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| TBA |
International applicants: Applications for Winter 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
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Jan. 5 - 7
|
Institute re-opens
There are no classes for most programs |
| TBA |
Winter NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school |
| Jan. 8 |
Winter 2026 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
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Feb. 16
|
Family Day - NAIT closed |
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Feb. 17 - 20
|
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. 16 to Feb. 22 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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TBA
|
Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students
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| TBA |
International applicants: Applications for Spring 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
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Apr. 3
|
Good Friday - NAIT closed |
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Apr. 6
|
Easter Monday - NAIT closed |
| Apr. 15 |
Spring 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Apr. 24
|
Last day of Winter 2026 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.