NOTE: The dates shown below apply to Undergraduate programs. They do not necessarily apply to the School of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Law, Nursing ASP, or to Open Entry courses offered through the College of Extended Learning. Students in other programs should consult the appropriate Calendar or brochure.
Dates listed for each session include the exam dates.
Classes start: September 05, 2018
Classes end: December 06, 2018
61 teaching days
September | Monday | 03 | Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes* |
Tuesday | 04 | Residence opens for returning students | |
Wednesday | 05 | Start of classes for both Campuses (not including Law and the 11-month BEd) | |
Monday | 10 | Last day for payment of University tuition and fees | |
Friday | 14 | Last day for adding Fall Term and full-year courses. Fall Term and full-year courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic transcript. After this date a notation of “W” (withdraw no academic penalty) will be shown on academic transcript. | |
Friday | 21 | Last day to opt out of Student Union Health & Dental Plan. Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan | |
October | Monday | 08 | Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday - no classes* |
Thursday | 18 | Fall Convocation – UNB Fredericton | |
Friday | 19 | Fall Convocation – UNB Saint John Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with pro-rated refund. |
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Monday | 29 | Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn) fail apply. | |
November | Monday - Friday | 05-09 | Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled |
Sunday | 11 | Remembrance Day | |
Thursday | 22 | Last day in Fall Term to hold class tests (no class tests to be held during the last 10 teaching days of the term) | |
December | Thursday | 06 | Last day of Fall Term classes (61 teaching days) |
Friday | 07 | Reading Days - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled | |
Saturday | 08 | Final examinations begin | |
Tuesday | 18 | Final examinations end (9 days) | |
Wednesday | 19 | Residence closes for holiday break. |
Classes start: January 07, 2019
Classes end: April 11, 2019
63 teaching days
January | Tuesday | 01 | University Holiday - no classes* |
Sunday | 06 | Residence opens | |
Monday | 07 | Start of classes for both campuses | |
Thursday | 10 | Last day for payment of Winter term fees for new students. Last day for payment of University fees for full-time students paying by installments. |
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Friday | 18 | Last day for adding Winter Term courses.Winter Term courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic transcript. After this date a notation of “W” (withdraw no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw from full-year courses without academic penalty. A notation “W” (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic transcript. After this date a notation of “WF” withdraw fail) will apply. |
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Friday | 25 | Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in January, 2019 Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in January. |
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February | Monday | 18 | NB Family Day - University Holiday - no classes* |
Friday | 22 | Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund | |
March | Friday | 01 | Last day to withdraw from Winter term courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdraw fail) will apply. |
Monday - Friday | 02-06 | Winter Term break - no classes* Nursing students may need to participate in the preceptored clinical practicum during the winter break. |
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Thursday | 28 | Last day in Winter Term to hold class tests (no class tests to be held during the last 10 teaching days of the term). | |
April | Thursday |
11 |
Last day of Winter Term classes (63 teaching days) |
Friday | 12 | Reading Day | |
Saturday | 13 | Final Examinations begin | |
Friday-Monday | 19-22 | Easter - University Holiday - no classes* | |
Saturday | 27 | Final examinations end (10 days) | |
Sunday | 28 | Residence Closes | |
May | Wednesday | 29 | Encaenia, UNB Fredericton |
Thursday | 30 | Encaenia, UNB Fredericton | |
Friday | 31 | Spring Convocation UNB Saint John |
*Except for essential services, most university offices will be closed on the dates indicated as "University Holiday". Essential functions, for example, Security, Heating Plant and the Residences will be staffed and operational. Emergency maintenance may be arranged through the Security Department . A few department and facilities such as the libraries, computer labs, Financial Services, Registrar's Offices may offer some services on certain holidays. Those wishing to use such services on a holiday are advised to check with the specific department about operations for that day.