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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 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

May 5

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

July 1

Canada Day - NAIT closed

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

Aug. 4

Heritage Day - NAIT closed
Aug. 13 Fall 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline

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

Sept. 1 Labour Day - NAIT closed

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.

Nov. 11

Remembrance Day - NAIT closed

Dec. 10

Winter 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline

Dec. 16

Last day of Fall 2025 term
Dec. 17 -23 No classes for most students

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

 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

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

Feb. 16

Family Day - NAIT closed

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

TBA

Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2027 open

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

TBA International applicants: Applications for Spring 2027 open

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

Apr. 3

Good Friday - NAIT closed

Apr. 6

Easter Monday - NAIT closed
Apr. 15 Spring 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline

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.

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