Important Dates
2024 Terms
Aug. 5
Alberta Heritage Day
(University Closed)
Aug. 6
Last day to withdraw from a course
Aug. 8
Start of Exams
Aug. 12
End of Exams
Aug. 25
End of Term
Aug. 26
Start of Fall Term
Aug. 26
August 26-30
Block Week
Aug. 31
Graduate Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation.
Sept. 2
Labour Day (University Closed)
Sept. 3
Start of Classes
Sept. 3
Start of Classes
Sept. 12
End of refund period
Sept. 15
End of refund period
Sept. 20
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Sept. 20
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Thesis-based degrees: Last day to submit required forms to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and thesis to The Vault to be eligible for Fall Convocation and cancel Fall registration.
Sept. 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, (University Closed)
Oct. 14
Thanksgiving Day (University Closed)
Nov. 10
November 10-16
Term Break, no classes
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day (University Closed)
Nov. 13
November 13-14
Fall Convocation
Dec. 6
End of Classes
Dec. 9
Start of Exams
Dec. 19
End of Exams
Dec. 24
End of Term
Dec. 25
December 25-31
Winter Break (University Closed)
Dec. 31
Graduate Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Winter Conferral.
Academic Life
Know your important dates and deadlines! Check the Graduate Calendar
Student Services
Blended/Online programs
You're required to attend on campus residencies at our Calgary or Edmonton campus depending on your specialization and topic.
![McKimmie Tower and Hunter Student Commons](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-05/McKimmie-Tower-and-Hunter-Student-Commons1140x760.jpg?itok=8K_8rOSK)
Calgary residencies
Our Calgary campus is housed in McKimmie Tower, UCalgary's first net-zero carbon building.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
*there are regularly scheduled online lectures weekday evenings in addition to residencies
Note: on campus residency dates are tentative and subject to change
- Feb 21 - 24, 2024 (On campus)
- June 12 - 15, 2024 (On campus)
- Sept. 13 and 14, 2024 (Virtual)
- April 4 and 5, 2025 (Virtual)
- Jan. 3 - 6, 2024 (On campus)
- June 12 - 15, 2024 (On campus)
- Sept. 13 & 14, 2024 (Virtual)
- April 4 & 5, 2025 (Virtual)
Foundation
*during the foundation year, in addition to on campus residencies, there are regularly scheduled daytime online lectures one day per week, and up to two evenings lectures per week.
- May 3 – 6, 2023 (Virtual)
- June 26 – 29, 2023 (On campus)
- Aug. 28 – Sept. 1, 2023 (Virtual)
- Jan. 2 – 6, 2024 (Virtual)
Specialization
- May 28 - 31, 2024 (On campus)
- Jan. 24 & 25, 2025 (Virtual)
- June 23 - 26, 2025 (On campus)
- Sept. 5 & 6, 2025 (Virtual)
- April 10 & 11, 2026 (Virtual)
Foundation
*during the foundation year, in addition to on campus residencies, there are regularly scheduled daytime online lectures one day per week, and up to two evenings lectures per week.
- May 3 – 6, 2023 (Virtual)
- June 26 – 29, 2023 (On campus)
- Aug. 28 – Sept. 1, 2023 (Virtual)
- Jan. 2 – 6, 2024 (Virtual)
Specialization
- June 4 - 7, 2024 (On campus)
- Jan. 24 & 25, 2025 (Virtual)
- June 10 - 13, 2025 (On campus)
- Sept. 5 & 6, 2025 (Virtual)
- April 10 & 11, 2026 (Virtual)
- May 28 - 31, 2024 (On campus)
- Jan. 24 & 25, 2025 (Virtual)
- June 23 - 26, 2025 (On campus)
- Sept. 5 & 6, 2025 (Virtual)
- April 10 & 11, 2026 (Virtual)
- June 4 - 7, 2024 (On campus)
- Jan. 24 & 25, 2025 (Virtual)
- June 10 - 13, 2025 (On campus)
- Sept. 5 & 6, 2025 (Virtual)
- April 10 & 11, 2026 (Virtual)
Foundation
*during the foundation year, in addition to on campus residencies, there are regularly scheduled daytime online lectures one day per week, and up to two evenings lectures per week.
- June 4 - 7, 2024 (On campus)
- Aug. 26 - 30, 2024 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
- Jan. 6 - 10, 2025 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
Specialization
- June 3 - 6, 2025 (On campus)
- Jan. 30 & 31, 2026 (Virtual)
- June 2 - 5, 2026 (On campus)
- Sept. 4 & 5, 2026 (Virtual)
- April 1 - 3, 2027 (Virtual)
Foundation
*during the foundation year, in addition to on campus residencies, there are regularly scheduled daytime online lectures one day per week, and up to two evenings lectures per week.
- June 4 - 7, 2024 (On campus)
- Aug. 26 - 30, 2024 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
- Jan. 6 - 10, 2025 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
Specialization
- June 10 - 13, 2025 (On campus)
- Jan. 30 & 31, 2026 (Virtual)
- June 2 - 5, 2026 (On campus)
- Sept. 4 & 5, 2026 (Virtual)
- April 1 - 3, 2027 (Virtual)
![Enterprise Square Edmonton](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-05/31395721566_53f9aba504_b-1500-1140x760.jpg?itok=dQ7Ym8wM)
Edmonton residencies
Our campus is located on the 3rd floor of Enterprise Square in downtown Edmonton.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
*there are regularly scheduled online lectures weekday evenings in addition to residencies
Note: on campus residency dates are tentative and subject to change
- Feb. 21 - 24, 2024 (On campus)
- June 12- 15, 2024 (On campus)
- Sept. 13 & 14, 2024 (Virtual)
- April 4 & 5, 2025 (Virtual)
Foundation
*during the foundation year, in addition to on campus residencies, there are regularly scheduled daytime online lectures one day per week, and up to two evenings lectures per week.
- June 4 - 7, 2024 (On campus)
- Aug. 26 - 30, 2024 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
- Jan. 6 - 10, 2025 (Virtual residency during Block Week)
Specialization
- June 3 - 6, 2025 (On campus)
- Jan. 30 & 31, 2026 (Virtual)
- June 2 - 5, 2026 (On campus)
- Sept. 4 & 5, 2026 (Virtual)
- April 1 - 3, 2027 (Virtual)
Campus-based program: Calgary
Spring 2023 Non-BSW degree holders admits only
Our Calgary campus is housed in McKimmie Tower, UCalgary's first net-zero carbon building.
We are located on the third floor.
![Calgary Campus](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_image_desktop/public/2023-05/HNSC300-2-1140x760.png?itok=SaTinzGC)