2020-2021 academic year

Graduate Studies and Open Entry Courses

These dates apply to undergraduate programs and don’t necessarily apply to the School of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Law,the Faculty of Education, Nursing ASP, or to open entry courses offered through the College of Extended Learning. Consult the appropriate calendar for more information on how the revised academic calendar affects your program and courses.

Fall term

Classes start: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020
Classes end: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020
61 teaching days

September	Monday	07	Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Tuesday	08	Residence opens for returning students
	Wednesday	09	Start of classes for both Campuses (not including Law and the 11-month BEd)**
	Monday	14	Last day for payment of University tuition and fees
	Friday	18	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 After this date a notation of "W" (withdrawn no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript.
	Friday	18	Students may drop and add courses up to the last day to add for the term without being charged a pro-rated fee. Courses dropped after the last day to add classes will be subject to pro-rated tuition fees from the first week of classes up to the withdrawal date shown on the student academic record.
	Friday	25	Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in September. Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in September.
October	Monday	12	Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Friday	23	Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with prorated refund
November	Monday	02	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 A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn) fail apply.
	Saturday	07	University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus 66th Convocation Ceremonies 9 a.m. Ceremony A - Faculties of Forestry and Environmental Management; Nursing, and Science 11 a.m. Ceremony B - Faculties of Management; Education and Kinesiology 1 p.m. Ceremony C - Faculties of Art; Law; Renaissance College; and in Interdisciplinary Studies. 3 p.m. Ceremony D - Faculties of Computer Science and Engineering. University of New Brunswick Saint John Campus 38th Fall Convocation Ceremony 5 p.m. - Faculties of Arts; Science, Applied Science and Engineering; and Business.
	Monday - Friday	09-13	Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Wednesday	11	Remembrance Day - University closed - no classes*
	Friday	27	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	10	Last day of Fall Term classes (61 teaching days)
	Friday	11	Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Saturday	12	Final examinations begin
	Monday	21	Final examinations end (8 days)
	Tuesday	22	Residence closes for holiday break

Winter term

Classes start: Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Classes end: Thursday, April 15, 2021
61 teaching days

January	Friday	01	University Holiday - no classes*
	Saturday	02	Contact your campus Residence office for specific move-in dates
	Monday	11	Start of classes for both campuses
	Monday - Friday	11-15	All courses will be delivered using alternative delivery methods.
	Friday	15	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.
	Friday	22	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.
	Friday	22	Students may drop and add courses up to the last day to add for the term without being charged a pro-rated fee. Courses dropped after the last day to add classes will be subject to pro-rated tuition fees from the first week of classes up to the withdrawal date shown on the student academic record.
	Friday	28	Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in January 2022. Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in January 2022.
	Friday	29	Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in January 2021. Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in January 2021.
February	Monday	15	NB Family Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Tuesday	23	Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund
March	Monday - Friday	01-05	Winter Term break - no classes*
	Wednesday	31	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	Monday - Friday	02-05	Easter - University Holiday - no classes*
	Thursday	15	Last day of Winter Term classes (61 teaching days) Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses (and full-year courses) without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record.
	Friday	16	Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Saturday	17	Final Examinations begin
	Tuesday	27	Final examinations end (9 days)
	Wednesday	28	Residence Closes

Note: Contact your campus Residence office for specific move-in and closure dates.

*Except for essential services, most university offices will be closed on the dates indicated as "University Holiday". Essential functions, for example, UNB Security & Traffic, Facilities Management and the Residences will be staffed and operational. Emergency maintenance may be arranged through the Security Department. A few departments and facilities such as the libraries and computer labs 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 the day.

Winter term break – no classes*.
Nursing students may need to participate in the preceptored clinical practicum during the winter break.

** It is strongly advised that students are available for course participation by the first day of classes.