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Important Dates

2025/26 Terms

May 18, 2026

Victoria Day
University closed  

June 2, 2026

June 2-11 
Spring Convocation

June 15, 2026

Last day to withdraw from a course
Spring classes end  

June 17, 2026

Start of examinations

June 20, 2026

End of examinations

June 28, 2026

End of Spring term 
 

June 29, 2026

Start of Summer term 
Summer classes begin
 

July 1, 2026

Canada Day
University closed  

July 3, 2026

Last day to add or swap a course 
Last day to drop a class without financial penalty
End of refund period

July 8, 2026

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 cancel Summer registration. Must apply for Fall Convocation.
 

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. 31, 2026

Course-based degrees: last day to complete all degree requirements to be eligible for Fall Convocation.

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Program Requirements

Your program consists of 12 units as follows:

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 2025 entry

Fall 2025

Sept. 5 & 6, 2025  (Virtual)

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter 2026

April 10 & 11, 2026 (Virtual)

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residency Schedule: Fall 2026 entry

Note: residency dates are tentative and subject to change

Fall 2026

Sept. 18 and 19, 2026 (Virtual)

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Winter 2027

April 2 and 3, 2027 (Virtual)

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.