Important Dates
2023 - 2024 Terms
Sept. 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
University Closed
Oct. 9
Thanksgiving Day
University Closed
Nov. 12
Term Break (no classes)
Nov. 12 - 18
Nov. 13
Remembrance Day (university closed) observed Nov. 13
Nov. 16
Fall Convocation
Dec. 6
- Last day to withdraw from a course
- End of Fall Classes
Dec. 9
Start of Exams
Dec. 20
End of Exams
Dec. 22
End of Fall Term
Dec. 25
Dec. 25-31
Holiday Break
University Closed
Jan. 1, 2024
New Year's Day
University Closed
Jan. 2
Start of Winter Term
Jan. 2
Block Week
Jan. 2 - 6
Jan. 8
Start of Winter classes
Jan. 15
Deadline to Apply for Winter Conferral of Degree
Jan. 18
- Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
- End of refund period
Jan. 19
Last day to add or swap a course
Jan. 26
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Feb. 13
Winter Conferral of Degree
Feb. 18
Term Break (no classes)
Feb. 18-24
Feb. 19
Alberta Family Day
University Closed
March 29
Good Friday
University Closed
March 31
Deadline to Apply for Spring Convocation
April 1
Easter Monday
University Closed
April 9
- Last day to withdraw from a course
- End of Winter Classes
April 12
Start of Exams
April 23
End of Exams
April 30
End of Winter Term
Academic Life
Student Services

Fall 2023:
- SOWK 649: Advocacy and Diplomacy
- SOWK 647: Transformational Leadership and Supervision in Human Services
Winter 2024:
- SOWK 648: Innovation and Establishing Credibility
- SOWK 643: Organizational Structures and Management
"Laddering" Into the MSW Program - After completing a certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice and a Specialization certificate, students can apply to the Master of Social Work program. Learn more