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.
Winter 2024 Term
January 8 to April 27, 2024
| Date |
Description |
| Dec. 13 |
Winter 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Dec. 23 - Jan 2 |
Winter Break - NAIT closed
* For international students, all the days between Dec. 17 to Jan. 7 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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| 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. 23 - 24 |
Student Service Fair |
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Feb. 19
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Family Day - NAIT closed |
| Feb. 20 |
Remembrance Day in lieu - NAIT closed
As Remembrance Day 2023 fell on a Saturday, it will be observed on Feb. 20 for all students, staff and faculty.
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Feb. 21 - 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 |
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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 |
| May 1 |
Course enrolment opens for 2024/25 Academic Upgrading program and Summer term
Academic Upgrading students can enrol in Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 classes.
Credit students can also enrol in classes spanning May to August. |
| May 3 |
Spring NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Incoming students should attend the orientation date that aligns with their program's school |
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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 |
| May 22 |
Course enrolment opens for 2024/25 JR Shaw School of Business (JRSSB) programs
JRSSB students can enrol in Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 classes |
| June 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Spring 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| June 17-20 |
Course enrolment opens for all other 2024/25 credit programs
Self-enrol students can enrol in Fall 2024, Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 classes |
| 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 |
| July 8 |
Open studies course enrolment opens for 2024/25 classes
Enrolment opens at 12 a.m. MST (midnight) |
| 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 |
| Aug. 14 |
Fall 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Aug. 23
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End of Summer 2024 term |
*For international students, all days between May 1 to August 31 (inclusive) may be considered scheduled break, depending on your program and schedule. New students beginning in spring without classes scheduled for the summer term (July - August) can consider those dates as a scheduled break.
Fall 2024 Term
September 3 to December 17, 2024
| Date |
Description |
| Aug.14 |
Fall 2024 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Aug. 28 - 30 |
Fall NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
Reminder: Complete the Online Student Orientation, before attending on campus session. Please attend the orientation on the date assigned to your program's school. |
| Sept. 2 |
Labour Day - NAIT closed |
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Sept. 3
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Fall 2024 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| Sept. 25 - 26 |
Student Service Fair |
| Sept. 30 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NAIT closed |
| Oct. 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Fall 2025 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| Oct. 14 |
Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed |
| Nov. 8 - 12 |
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 Nov. 8 - 12 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Nov. 11
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Remembrance Day - NAIT closed
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| TBD |
Winter 2025 tuition and fees payment deadline
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Dec. 17
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Last day of Fall 2024 term |
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Dec. 18 - Jan 1
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Winter Break - NAIT closed
*For international students, all days between Dec. 18 to Jan. 7 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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*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.