Program Requirements
Your program consists of 12 units as follows:
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Important Dates
Aug. 3, 2026
Alberta Heritage Day
University Closed
Aug. 12, 2026
Last day to withdraw from a course
Summer classes end
Aug. 14, 2026
Start of examinations
Aug. 18, 2026
End of examinations
Aug. 23, 2026
End of Summer term
Aug. 24, 2026
Start of Fall term
Aug. 24, 2026
Block Week
Aug. 24 - 28, 2026
Aug. 24, 2026
Last day to drop a Block Week course without financial penalty
Aug. 28, 2026
Last day to withdraw from Block Week courses
Aug. 31, 2026
Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation.
Sept. 1, 2026
Start of Fall Classes
Sept. 7, 2026
Labour Day
University Closed
Sept. 10, 2026
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
End of refund period
Sept. 11, 2026
Last day to add or swap a course
Thesis-based degrees: Last day to initialize annual registration for students with a Fall or Winter registration anniversary
Sept. 11, 2026
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. 15, 2026
Deadline to Apply for Fall Convocation
Sept. 18, 2026
Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Sept. 30, 2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
University closed
Oct. 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
University closed
Nov. 8, 2026
Nov. 8 - 14, 2026
Term Break, no classes
Nov. 9, 2026
Nov. 9 - 10, 206
Fall Convocation
Nov. 11, 2026
Remembrance Day
University Closed
Dec. 4, 2026
Last day to withdraw from a course
End of Fall Classes
Dec. 8, 2026
Start of Exams
Dec. 18, 2026
End of Exams
Dec. 24, 2026
End of Fall Term
Dec. 25, 2026
Dec. 25 - 31, 2026
Holiday Observance
University Closed
Dec. 31, 2026
Course-based degrees: Last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Winter Conferral.
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Course requirements - Fall:
SOWK 660A: Advanced Practicum
Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization.
SOWK 662A: Integrative Seminar
Integration of theory, research applications/evaluation and professional practice in the student's area of specialization; and preparation of a capstone exit requirement.
Course requirements - Winter:
SOWK 660B: Advanced Practicum
Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization.
SOWK 662B: Integrative Seminar
Integration of theory, research applications/evaluation and professional practice in the student's area of specialization; and preparation of a capstone exit requirement.
Residency Schedule: Fall 2026 entry
Note: residency dates are tentative and subject to change
