Academic Calendar 2011-2012

Please note: It is the student's responsibility to be aware of any of deadlines and dates that may apply to their program of study.

2011

2012

2011 Winter
JAN 5 First day of lectures for 2011 Winter semester
JAN 11 Last day for penalty free registration for the 2011 Winter semester
JAN 18 Last day to drop a class without a transcript record 100% credit/refund of tuition
JAN 26 Executive of Council Meeting for Approval of degrees
JAN 31 Last day for receipt of graduation applications in FGSR for the Spring 2011 Convocation ceremony
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the February meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
FEB 1 50% credit/refund of tuition for dropped courses & last date for full payment without penalty
FEB 21 University closed for Family Day
FEB 22-26 No class(es) (Winter Break)
FEB 23 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
FEB 28 Last day to apply for graduate funding for 2011 Spring/Summer semester. Last day for corrected defended thesis to be submitted to FGSR for March meeting of Executive of Council
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the March meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
MAR 8 First day of registration for 2011 Spring/Summer and Fall on-campus courses
MAR 15 Last day to submit doctoral theses for processing to go to defense (Winter semester). Last day to withdraw from a class without a failing grade
MAR 23 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
MAR 31 Last day to submit masters theses for processing to go to defense (Winter semester)
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the April meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
    Last day for corrected defended theses to be submitted to FGSR to be eligible for the Spring Convocation ceremony
APR 8 Last day of lectures for 2011 Winter semester
APR 12 First day of the final examination period for 2011 Winter semester
APR 20 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
APR 22 University closed (Good Friday)
APR 26 End of semester and last day of the final examination period for 2011 Winter semester. Last day for corrected defended thesis to be submitted to FGSR for May meeting of Executive of Council.
APR 30 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the May meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
    Last day for completion of all degree requirements to be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony

2011 Spring/Summer
MAY 3 Start of 2011 Spring/Summer sessions (dates include final examinations)
    May 3 to August 20 May-August courses (part of term 1)
    May 3 to 27 May courses (part of term 2)
    May 31 to June 23 June courses (part of term 3)
    May 3 to June 23 May-June courses (part of term 4)
    July 4 to 27 July courses (part of term 5)
    Aug 2 to 25 August courses (part of term 6)
    July 4 to August 23 July-August courses (part of term 7)
MAY 10 Last day for penalty free registration
MAY 23 University Closed (Victoria Day)
MAY 25 Executive of Council Meeting for approval of degrees
MAY 31 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the June meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
JUN 8-10 2011 Spring Convocation
JUN 15 Last day to apply for graduate funding for the 2011-2012 fall/winter semesters
JUN 22 Executive of Council for approval of degrees
JUL 1 University closed (Canada Day)
JUL 15 Last day to submit doctoral theses for processing to go to defense (Spring/Summer semester)
JUL 31 Last day to submit Master's theses for processing to go to defense (Spring/Summer semester). Last day for receipt of applications for graduation in time to attend Fall Convocation. Last day for corrected defended theses to be submitted to FGSR
AUG 1 University closed (Saskatchewan Day)
AUG 25 Last day of 2011 Spring/Summer term
AUG 31 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the September meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
    Last day for completion of all degree requirements to be eligible to attend the Fall convocation ceremony

2011 Fall
SEPT 5 University closed (Labour Day)
SEPT 7 First day of lectures for 2011 Fall semester. Due date for payment of fees
SEPT 13 Last day to add or change courses or sections. Late registration penalty applies after this date
SEPT 20 Last day for 100% credit or refund of tuition & fees for dropped courses and last day for dropping without a transcript record
SEPT 28 Executive of Council Meeting for approval of degrees
SEPT 30 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the October meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
OCT 4 Last day for 50% credit or refund of tuition and fees for dropped courses. No refund of any fees after this date. Last day to pay fees without interest charges End of penalty-free payment period
OCT 10 University closed (Thanksgiving Day)
OCT 15 2011 Fall Convocation
OCT 26 Executive of Council Meeting for approval of degrees
OCT 31 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the November meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
NOV 1 First day of registration for 2012 Winter semester
NOV 11 University closed (Remembrance Day)
NOV 15 Last day to submit doctoral theses for processing to go to defense (Fall semester)
NOV 23 Executive of Council Meeting for approval of degrees
NOV 25 Last day to submit Master's theses for processing to go to defense (Fall semester)
DEC 5 Last day of lectures for 2011 Fall semester
DEC 8 First day of the final examination period for 2011 Fall semester
DEC 21 End of semester and last day of the final examination period for 2011 Fall semester
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the January meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
DEC 25-31 University closed (Christmas Break)

2012 Winter
JAN 2 University Closed
JAN 5 First day of lectures for 2012 Winter semester
JAN 11 Last day for penalty free registration for the 2012 Winter semester
JAN 18 Last day to drop a class without a transcript record 100% credit/refund of tuition
JAN 25 Executive of Council Meeting for approval of degrees
JAN 31 Last day for receipt of graduation applications in FGSR for the Spring 2012 Convocation ceremony
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the February meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
FEB 1 50% credit/refund of tuition for dropped courses & last date for full payment without penalty
FEB 20 University closed (Family Day)
FEB 21-25 No class(es) (Winter Break)
FEB 22 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
FEB 28 Last day to apply for graduate funding for 2012 Spring/Summer semester. Last day for corrected defended thesis to be submitted to FGSR for March meeting of Executive of Council
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the March meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
MAR 6 First day of registration for 2012 Spring/Summer and Fall on-campus courses
MAR 15 Last day to submit doctoral theses for processing to go to defense (Winter semester). Last day to withdraw from a class without a failing grade
MAR 28 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
MAR 31 Last day to submit masters theses for processing to go to defense (Winter semester)
    Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the April meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
    Last day for corrected defended theses to be submitted to FGSR to be eligible for the Spring Convocation ceremony
APR 6 University Closed (Good Friday)
APR 11 Last day of lectures for 2012 Winter semester
APR 14 First day of the final examination period for 2012 Winter semester
APR 25 Executive of Council meeting for approval of degrees
APR 27 End of semester and last day of the final examination period for 2012 Winter semester. Last day for corrected defended thesis to be submitted to FGSR for May meeting of Executive of Council.
APR 30 Last day to add names to the list of prospective graduates for the May meeting of Executive of Council. All requirements for the degree must be met. Completion of requirements includes receipt of library approval of final corrected copies of the thesis or formal confirmation of completion of projects, practicums, internships, reports and all grades.
    Last day for completion of all degree requirements to be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony  

Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Studies and Research