The University’s Academic Schedule defines the academic year terms and sessions as well as other important dates and deadlines for the institution. This includes holiday dates, deadlines for fees payments, adding and dropping courses, application for graduation, and other important related information. Students in internship/practicum/practice courses in the certain faculties may be required to complete hours outside of the regularly scheduled term. Term breaks, if scheduled, may be scheduled differently than what is presented in the Academic Schedule.
Note: Courses taught according to a non-standard schedule have different drop, add and withdrawal deadlines. Faculties, and/or programs may have other important dates and deadlines that are not included in the Academic Schedule. Registration deadlines might vary for different academic programs based on seat availability.
The academic schedule may be updated online when required and as needed.
| Spring/Summer Semester (MAY – AUGUST 2023) | |
|---|---|
| May 2023 | ____________________________ |
| The Spring/Summer 2023 Session has various course delivery options. Please ensure you follow the various deadlines related to registration and fees and understand the implications as it relates to your registration. Payments for all Spring/Summer courses are due by May 30, 2023. | |
| As per the Academic Calendar: CBU courses taken during spring/summer session are considered to be regular university courses and no limitations or restrictions are placed on such courses, with one exception: because of the condensed format of the spring and summer sessions and, except where their program requires otherwise, students normally take only two courses concurrently. Those wishing to take more than two courses concurrently must have the permission of the dean. | |
| Monday 1 | Classes begin – Spring/Summer Session (12 Week courses, 8-week courses, 6 Week, and 4 Week May start courses) |
| Monday 1 | Calculus Readiness Test. Scheduled for 6 pm. Details on how to register. |
| Wednesday 3 | Calculus Readiness Test. Scheduled for 6 pm. Details on how to register. |
| Friday 5 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Spring/Summer Term courses that commenced on Monday, May 1, 2023 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Students are financially responsible for all courses not officially dropped by this deadline and must drop courses via their Compass Student Account. | |
| For students not attending the Spring/Summer term they must de-register from their classes. | |
| Note: Students in the Shannon School of Business, Post Bacclaureate Programs are not able to add classes however, they can de registrar from classes. (April 14, 2023, was the last day for SSOB, Post Bacclaureate Programs to add classes). All registrations post April 14, 2023, need to be approved the Registrar’s Office. | |
| Tuesday 9 | Final Graduation List Posted @ 4:00 pm (This list is made public) |
| Monday 15 | Final date to withdraw from a 4 Week course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 1, 2023. |
| Thurs 18, Fri 19 | Convocation Days (By school will be determined in February 2023) Spring 2023 Convocation |
| Monday 22 | Victoria Day (CBU Closed) |
| Monday 22 | Final date to withdraw from a 6 Week course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 1, 2023. |
| Friday 26 | Last Day of classes for 4 Week May start courses, May 1 Start Date |
| Sat 27, Sun 28 | Study Days for 4-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Monday 29 | Final date to withdraw from a 8 Week course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 1, 2023. |
| Monday 29 | Exam Date for a 4-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Tuesday 30 | Payments due for all Spring/Summer Courses (This applies to courses including Courses with a June Start) |
| Wednesday 31 | Final grades for 4 Week May start courses (ending on May 26), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| June 2023 | ____________________________ |
| Thursday 1 | Final grades for 4 Week May start courses accessible to students |
| Monday 5 | Classes begin – Spring/Summer Session - 4 Week (4 Week June start courses) |
| Monday 5 | Application to Graduate for 2023 Fall Convocation Open, Students must apply in their Student Compass Account, there is a $25 Application fee. |
| Friday 9 | Last date for students to finalize registration 4 Week courses that commenced on Monday June 5, 2023 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Friday 9 | Last Day of classes for 6 Week May start courses, May 1 Start Date |
| Sat 10, Sun 11 | Study Days for 6-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Mon 12, Tues 13 | Exam Dates for a 6-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Monday 12 | Final date to withdraw from 12-week May 1 start course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 1, 2023) |
| Thursday 15 | Final grades for 6 Week May start courses (ending on June 9), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Thursday 15 | Deadline for International Admission Applications (applying for September 2023) |
| Friday 16 | Final grades for 6 Week May start courses accessible to Students |
| Monday 19 | Final date to withdraw from a 4 Week course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday June 5, 2023 |
| Monday 19 | Classes begin – Spring/Summer Session - 6 Week (6 Week June start courses) |
| Friday 23 | Last date for students to finalize registration 6 Week courses that commenced on Monday June 19, 2023 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Friday 23 | Last Day of classes for 8 Week May start courses |
| Sat 24, Sun 25 | Study Days for 8-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Mon 26, Tues 27 | Exam Dates for an 8-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Thursday 29 | Final grades for 8 Week May start courses (ending on June 24), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Friday 30 | Final grades for 8 Week May start courses accessible to Students |
| Friday 30 | Last Day of classes for 4 Week June start courses (Courses that started on June 5) |
| July 2023 | ____________________________ |
| Sat 1, Sun 2 | Study Days for 4-Week Course Start, June 5, 2023 (If required) |
| Monday 3 | CBU Closed in observance of Canada Day |
| Tuesday 4 | Exam Date for a 4-Week Course Start, June 5, 2023 (If required) |
| Thursday 6 | Final grades for 4 Week June start courses (ending on June 30), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Friday 7 | Final grades for 4 Week June start courses accessible (Courses that started on June 5) |
| Monday 10 | Final date to withdraw from 6-week June 19th start course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday June 19, 2023) |
| Wednesday 12 | Final date to withdraw from 12-week May 1 start course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 1, 2023) |
| Friday 21 | Last Day of classes for 12 Week May start courses |
| Sat 22, Sun 23 | Study Days for 12-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Mon 24, Tues 25 | Exam Dates for a 12-Week Course Start, May 1, 2023 (If required) |
| Thursday 27 | Final grades for 12 Week May start courses (ending on July 21), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Friday 28 | Final grades for 12 Week May start courses accessible to students |
| Friday 28 | Last Day of classes for 6 Week June start courses |
| Sat 29, Sun 30 | Study Days for 6-Week Course Start, June 19, 2023 (If required) |
| Mon 31 | Exam Date for a 6-Week Course Start, June 19, 2023 (If required) |
| Mon 31 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for September Registration |
| August 2023 | ____________________________ |
| Wednesday 2 | Final grades for 6 Week June start courses (ending on July 28), due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Thursday 3 | Final grades for 6 Week June start courses accessible to students |
| Monday 7 | Civic Day - CBU closed |
| Tuesday 15 | Fall Registration Closes (for certain programs) |
| Registration Closes for September 2023 Intake, Shannon School of Business, Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas. Students who fail to meet this deadline will need to re-apply or defer to a future term. | |
| Note: Due to seat availability For Fall 2023 Registration for the Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business Analytics, Business Management, Healthcare Management and Supply Chain Management have a registration deadline. Registration currently open for Fall 2023 and closes for these programs on Tuesday August 15, 2023. Students who do not register for classes by that date will need to defer to a future term or re-apply if their Admission Letter and Notice of Acceptance has expired and for current students this might impact course options and availability. |
| Fall Semester(SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2023) | |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | |
| Friday 1 | Fall 2023 Graduation Application Closes |
| Saturday 2 | Residence Move-In |
| Monday 4 | Labour Day (CBU Closed) |
| Tuesday 5 | Orientation |
| Wednesday 6 | Classes Begin |
| Thursday 7 | Calculus Readiness Test. Scheduled for 6 pm. Details on how to register. |
| Monday 11 | Calculus Readiness Test. Scheduled for 6 pm. Details on how to register. |
| Friday 15 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Fall Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Note: This deadline does not apply to Shannon School of Business, Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas. Students can drop courses without penalty until September 15 but not add classes. Registration closed for these programs on Tuesday August 15, 2023. | |
| Friday 15 | Last Day to opt out of Students’ Union Health Plan |
| Saturday 30 | Deadline for Payment for Fall Term Fees |
| October 2023 | |
| Saturday 1 | Treaty Day |
| Monday 2 | CBU Closed in Observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Monday 9 | Thanksgiving Day (CBU Closed) |
| Tuesday 31 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration |
| November 2023 | |
| Wednesday 1 | Fall Convocation, Location, Centre 200 |
| Friday 3 | Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies) |
| Monday 13 | CBU Closed in Observance of Remembrance Day |
| Mon 13- Fri 17 | Fall Reading Week - No classes |
| Monday 20 | Application to Graduate for 2024 Spring Convocation opens |
| December 2023 | |
| Friday 1 | Registration Closes for new Students, Winter 2024 Intake, Shannon School of Business, Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas. (Classes begin, Monday January 8, 2024) |
| Tuesday 5 | Monday class schedule observed |
| Tuesday 5 | Last day of classes- Fall Term |
| Wed 6, Thurs 7 | In the event of campus closure due to weather or other conditions, December 6 & 7 will be used as class make-up days. If usage is required, the class schedule will be determined by the Registrar’s Office |
| Friday 8 | Examinations begin |
| Monday 18 | Examinations end |
| Tuesday 19 | Examination make-up date |
| Thursday 21 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office. Grades received after this date will not be processed until January 2024 |
| Friday 22 | Fall grades accessible |
| Friday 22 | Last day prior to December Break |
| December Break | CBU Closed Monday December 25 and Re-opens Tuesday January 2 |
| Winter Semester (JANUARY – APRIL 2024) | |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | |
| Tuesday 2 | CBU re-opens |
| Monday 8 | Classes begin- Winter term |
| Wednesday 17 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Winter Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Wednesday 17 | Final date to withdraw from a full-year (six credit) course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply) |
| Tuesday 30 | Deadline for Payment for Winter Term Fees |
| February 2024 | |
| Thursday 15 | Deadline for International Admission Applications (applying for May 2024) |
| Monday 19 | Nova Scotia Heritage Day (CBU closed) |
| Mon 19- Fri 23 | Winter Reading Week - No Classes |
| March 2024 | |
| Friday 1 | Final date to apply for CBU Entrance scholarships for Fall 2024 |
| TBA | Spring 2024 Registration Opens |
| Friday 8 | Final Date to Withdraw from a Winter Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies) |
| Friday 29 | Good Friday (CBU Closed) |
| Sunday 31 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for Spring Registration |
| April 2024 | |
| Monday 1 | Easter Monday (CBU Closed) |
| Friday 5 | Classes End- Winter Term |
| Mon 8, Tues 9 | In the event of campus closure due to weather or other conditions, April 8 & 9 will be used as class make-up days. If usage is required, the class schedule will be determined by the Registrar’s Office |
| Wednesday 10 | Examinations begin |
| Friday 19 | Examinations end |
| Monday 22 | Examination make-up date |
| Thursday 25 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Friday 26 | Grades accessible |
| Monday 29 | Classes begin – Spring/Summer Session (Commence in April) (12 Week courses, 8-week courses and 6 Week Courses, April 29 start dates) |
Fall Semester (SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2024)
The University’s Academic Schedule defines the academic year terms and sessions as well as other important dates and deadlines for the institution. This includes holiday dates, deadlines for fees payments, adding and dropping courses, application for graduation, and other important related information. Students in internship/practicum/practice courses in the certain faculties may be required to complete hours outside of the regularly scheduled term. Term breaks, if scheduled, may be scheduled differently than what is presented in the Academic Schedule.
Note: Courses taught according to a non-standard schedule have different drop, add and withdrawal deadlines. Faculties, and/or programs may have other important dates and deadlines that are not included in the Academic Schedule. Registration deadlines might vary for different academic programs based on seat availability. The academic schedule may be updated online when required and as needed.
Note: The Bachelor of Education 12 Month (Start Date May 2024) will follow the schedule below and this program will adhere to the dates below.
| Fall Semester (SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2024) | |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | |
| TBA | Calculus Readiness Dates |
| Monday 2 | Labour Day (CBU closed) |
| Wednesday 4 | Classes Begin |
| Friday 13 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Fall Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Monday 30 | Deadline for Payment for Fall Term Fees |
| TBA | Last Day to opt out of Students’ Union Health Plan: |
| Monday 30 | Final date to clear Spring/Summer Term INC grades |
| Monday 30 | In Observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (CBU Closed) |
| October 2024 | |
| Monday 14 | Thanksgiving (CBU closed) |
| Friday 18 | Exam schedule posted for December examinations |
| Friday 25 | Final Date to Withdraw from a Fall Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies). Any Fall course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade. |
| Thursday 31 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration |
| November 2024 | |
| Wednesday, November 6 | Fall Convocation |
| Applications for 2025 Spring Convocation open | |
| Monday 11 | In Observance of Remembrance Day (CBU Closed) |
| Monday 11-15 | Fall Reading Week - No classes |
| December 2024 | |
| Tuesday 3 | Classes End – Last Day of classes |
| Wednesday 4 | Monday Make Up Day |
| Thurs 5, and Fri 6 | In the event of campus closure due to weather or other conditions, December 5 & 6 will be used as class make-up days. If usage is required the class schedule will be determined by the Registrar’s Office |
| Saturday 7 | Exams begin |
| Tuesday 17 | Exams end |
| Wednesday 18 | Examination make-up date |
| Friday 20 | Final grades due by 4:00pm in the Registrar's Office |
| December Break | CBU Closed Tuesday December 24 and Re-opens Thursday January 2 |
| Winter Semester (JANUARY – APRIL 2025) | |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | |
| Thursday 2 | CBU Re-opens |
| Monday 6 | Classes begin for Winter Term Courses |
| Wednesday 15 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Winter Term courses (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Wednesday 15 | Final date to withdraw from a full-year (six credit) course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply) |
| Thursday 30 | Deadline for Payment for Winter Term Fees |
| Friday 31 | Spring Graduation Application Closes |
| Friday 31 | Final date to clear 2024 Fall Term INC grades |
| February 2025 | |
| Monday 17 | Nova Scotia Heritage Day (CBU closed) |
| Monday 17 to Friday 21 | Winter Study Break - No Classes |
| Friday 28 | Final Date to Withdraw from a Winter Term 3 credit course without academic penalty (financial penalty applies) Any course withdrawals after today will receive an “F” grade. |
| Friday 28 | Final exam schedule posted for April examinations |
| March 2025 | |
| Monday 3 | Final Day to apply for CBU Entrance Scholarships |
| Friday 28 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for Spring Registration |
| April 2025 | |
| Friday 4 | Classes End |
| Mon. 7, Tues. 8, & Wed. 9 | In the event of campus closure due to weather or other conditions, April 7, 8, & 9 will be used as class make-up days. If usage is required, the class schedule will be determined by the Registrar’s Office |
| Thursday 10 | Winter Term Examinations begin |
| Friday 18 | Good Friday (CBU Closed) |
| Monday 21 | Easter Monday (CBU Closed) |
| Tuesday 22 | Winter Term Examinations End |
| Wednesday 23 | Examination make-up date |
| Friday 25 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office |
| Monday 28 | Grades available |
| Spring/Summer Semester (MAY- AUGUST 2025) | |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | ____________________________ |
| Monday 5 | Classes begin for Spring/Summer 12-week, 8-week, 6-week Spring/Summer 1 and 4-week Spring/Summer 1 classes. (referred below as 12W, 8W, 6W S1 and 4W S1) |
| TBD | Calculus Readiness Test |
| Friday 9 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Spring/Summer Term |
| courses that commenced on May 5, 2025 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) | |
| Friday 16 | Special Spring Graduation Approval Senate Meeting |
| Monday 19 | Victoria Day (CBU Closed) |
| Tuesday 20 | Final date to withdraw from a 4W S1 course without academic penalty |
| (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025 | |
| Wednesday 21 | Final Graduation List Posted @ 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday 23 | Final date to withdraw from a 6W course without academic penalty |
| (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025 | |
| Wed. 28, Thur. 29, Fri. 30 | Convocation Days (By school will be determined in February, possible additional dates could be added). |
| Friday 30 | Last Day of Classes for 4W S1 3-Credit Courses |
| Friday 30 | Payments due for all Spring/Summer Courses (even for courses |
| starting after this date) | |
| Friday 30 | Final date to withdraw from an 8W course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is for courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025 |
| June 2025 | ____________________________ |
| Monday 2 | Graduation Application Opens for Fall 2025 Convocation |
| Tuesday 3 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 4W S1 courses – commenced on May 5, 2025 |
| Thursday 5 | Grades accessible for 4W S1 courses that commenced on May 5, 2025 |
| Monday 9 | Classes start for 4-week Spring/Summer 2 (referred below as 4W S2) |
| Friday 13 | Last Day of Classes for 6W S1 3-Credit Courses |
| Tuesday 17 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 6W S1 that commenced on May 5, 2025 |
| Thursday 19 | Grades accessible – 6W S1 courses |
| Monday 23 | Classes start for 6-week Spring/Summer 2 (referred to below as 6W S2) |
| Friday 27 | Last date for students to finalize registration for Spring/Summer Term courses that commenced on June 23, 2025 (financial penalty applies for courses dropped after this date) |
| Monday 30 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 8W and 4W S2 courses that commenced on May 5 and June 9, 2025 |
| July 2025 | ____________________________ |
| Tuesday 1 | Canada Day (CBU Closed) |
| Wednesday 2 | Grades accessible for 8W and 4W S2 courses. |
| Wednesday 7 | Final date to withdraw from a 12W course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This for courses that commenced on May 5, 2025 |
| Friday 11 | Final date to withdraw from a 6W S2 course without academic penalty (financial penalty will apply). This is This is for courses that commenced on Monday June 23, 2025 |
| Friday 25 | Last day of classes for 12W courses |
| Tuesday 29 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office for 12W courses that commenced on Monday May 5, 2025 |
| Thursday 31 | Grades accessible for 12W courses |
| Thursday 31 | Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for September Registration |
| August 2025 | ____________________________ |
| Friday 1 | Last day of classes for 6W S2 courses |
| Monday 4 | Civic Holiday (CBU Closed) |
| Tuesday 5 | Final grades due by 4:00 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office that 6W S2 commenced on June 23, 2025 |
| Thursday 7 | Grades accessible for 6W S2 courses |
