The dates listed below are based on a standard 15-week semester that begins on the term start date. Dates are subject to change.
Fall 2024
| September 2024 | |
| 2 | Labour Day - Institute closed |
| 3 | Apply to graduate opens for Winter 2025 conferral |
| 3 | Fall semester commences |
| 13 | Tuition payment deadline continuing students only |
| 13 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) for the fall term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 13 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 30 | Institute closed in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 2024 | |
| 2 | Applications open for Summer and Fall 2025 at 8:30 am |
| 14 | Thanksgiving Day - Institute closed |
| 18 - 19 | Open House |
| 23 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting Nov. 18, 2024 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 28 - 31 | Self-registration opens at 8:15 am for Winter 2025 programs |
| November 2024 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) applications open for winter term |
| 11 | Remembrance Day - Institute closed |
| 12 - 13 | Fall 2024 Mid-Semester Break |
| 15 | Fall withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses)***see below |
| 19 | Fall 2024 Convocation Ceremony |
| December 2024 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for winter term applicants |
| 11 - 16 | Final exam week (Wednesday - Monday, excluding Sunday) |
| 11 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only |
| 16 | End of fall term |
| 25 - 31 | Institute closed for holiday break |
| 31 | Apply to graduate deadline for Winter 2025 conferral |
Winter 2025
| January 2025 | |
| 1 | New Years Day - Institute closed |
| 2 | Winter 2025 add/drop period begins for most full-time programs *The date for the add/drop period is based on term length |
| 2 | Apply to graduate opens for Spring 2025 conferral |
| 6 | Winter semester commences. |
| 17 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 17 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) for the winter term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 17 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 22 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting Feb. 18, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 29 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting Feb. 24, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| February 2025 | |
| 10 – 14 | Spring 2025 registration (tentative) |
| 17 | Family Day - Institute closed |
| 17 - 21 | Reading week |
| 19 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting March 17, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 27 | Winter 2025 Convocation Ceremony |
| March 2025 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) applications open for spring term |
| 8 | Open House |
| 12 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting April 7, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 24 | Winter withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses)***see below |
| 26 | Applications open for Winter 2026 at 8:30 am |
| 31 | Apply to graduate deadline for Spring 2025 conferral |
| April 2025 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for Spring term applicants |
| 1 | Apply to graduate opens for Fall conferral |
| 9 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted Spring 2025 students starting May 5, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 18 | Good Friday - Institute closed |
| 21 | Easter Monday - Institute closed |
| 22 - 26 | Final exam week (Tuesday - Saturday) |
| 23 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting May 20, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 26 | End of winter term |
| 28 | Spring 2025 add/drop period begins for most full-time programs *The date for the add/drop period is based on term length |
Spring/Summer 2025
| May 2025 | |
| 5 | Spring classes commence |
| 14 | Tuition payment deadline for accepted students starting May 20, 2025 (check your program page for your start date) |
| 16 | Tuition payment deadline - continuing students only |
| 16 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) for the spring term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 16 | Add/drop period ends for most full-time programs* |
| 16 | Final day to opt out or add family to the Saitsa health and dental benefits plan |
| 19 | Victoria Day - Institute closed |
| June 2025 | |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) applications open for summer term |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for summer term applicants |
| 11 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only |
| 11 | Applications open for Spring 2026 at 8:30 am |
| 17-19 | Spring 2025 Convocation Ceremonies |
| 30 | Spring/Summer 2025 Mid-Semster Break |
| July 2025 | |
| 1 | Canada Day - Institute closed |
| 1 | Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) applications open for fall term |
| 2 | Final day to apply for transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) for the summer term and receive a tuition refund (most full-time programs)** |
| 2 - 4 | Spring/Summer Mid-Semester Break |
| 4 | Calgary Stampede Parade - Institute closed until 1 pm |
| 7 | Summer semester commences |
| 16 | Spring withdrawal deadline - (15-week courses)***see below |
| August 2025 | |
| 1 | Final transcript deadline for fall term applicants |
| 4 | Civic Holiday - Institute closed |
| 6 | Tuition payment deadline - accepted students only |
| 9 | Summer withdrawal deadline - (8-week courses)***see below |
| 18-21 | Final exam week - (15-week spring courses that started the week of May 9) |
| 21 | End of spring/summer term |
| 31 | Apply to graduate deadline for Fall 2025 conferral |
Notes:
* Add/Drop period: The timeline to add and/or drop courses is based on your program, and the number of weeks you’re registered in for a specific term (see below). Not all programs allow add/drop. Please consult your Academic Chair or Coordinator to ensure you can add or drop a course from your program.
| Term Length | Add/Drop period |
|---|---|
| 13 or more weeks | Second Friday from program term start date |
| 8-12 weeks | First Friday from program term start date |
| 2-7 weeks | Two days from the program term start date |
| Less than two weeks | There is no add/drop period |
**Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR): The transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) application deadline is based on the number of weeks you’re registered in for a term. You must submit your application by your program’s add/drop deadline to be eligible for a tuition refund.
***Withdrawal Deadline: The last day to officially withdraw from a course or program and receive "W" grades. To be assigned a “W” grade, a student must withdraw prior to completing 70% of the course/program.
Clearing an Incomplete Grade: Incomplete grades (“I”) must be cleared within eight weeks from the end of the course.
Remedy a Course Deficiency: To remedy a deficient grade, you must apply to your Academic Chair or Coordinator within 30 calendar days of the end of the course.
Student Life
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.