2020 Fredericton summer term academic dates

These dates 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 do not include the exam dates.

Summer term session dates:

  • Full summer term: May 04 - August 13 (14 week session)
  • Session A: May 04 - June 22 (8 week session)
  • Session B: May 04 - May 26 (4 week session)
  • Session C: June 01 - June 22 (4 week session)
  • Session D: July 02 – August 10 (6 week session)
  • Session E: July 02 - July 20 (3 week session)
  • Session F: July 22 – August 10 (3 week session)

Please refer to Financial Services for tuition and related fees.

Refund Policy for the Summer Term – May to Aug courses (Sessions A through F) are based on the prorated fees from the first day of class up to the sixth class. No refund will be issued after the sixth class.

Summer term deadline dates

  Full Session
May 4 - August 13
Session A
May 4 - June 22
Session B
May 4 - May 26
Session C
June 1 - June 22
Session D
July 2 - August 10
Session E
July 2 - July 20
Session F
July 22 - August 10
Last day to Add or Drop a course. Courses dropped up to and including this date are not shown on the academic record. *See note below May 11 May 6 June 3 July 7 July 3 July 23
Last day to Drop a course without academic penalty. A grade of "W" withdrawn will be shown on your academic record. *See note below June 4 May 19 June 15 July 27 July 14 August 4
Exam Dates August 12 June 24-26 May 28-29 June 24-25 August 12-13 July 22 August 12
Deadline for Course Payment The first day of classes is the deadline for summer term course fees to be paid in full.
Prorated Refund Deadline  May-Aug course (Session A-F) are based on the prorated fees from the first day of class up to the sixth classes. No refund will be issued after the sixth class.

Notes: Dates listed for each session do not include the exam dates. Courses listed on the timetable without a session letter (FRE1) are full session. This may vary depending on individual course start & end dates.

*Note: The add/drop dates for full session course follow the term regulation which states the students may drop a term course up to the second Friday following the start date.

Summer term academic dates

May Monday 04 UNB Summer Term Begins
Full Term Summer Courses begin (May 04 - August 13).
Session A (May 04 - June 22) classes begin.
Session B (May 04 - May 26) classes begin.
Tuition fees are due.
Wednesday 06 Last day for adding and dropping Session B courses.
Session B courses dropped up to an including this date not shown on academic record.
Monday 11 Last day for adding and dropping Session A courses.
Session A courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Monday 18 Victoria Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Tuesday 19 Last day for adding Full Session (FR01) courses. Full Session courses dropped up to and including this date not when on academic record. After this date a notation of "W" (withdraw no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript.

*Note: students may drop a Full Session course up to the second Friday following the course start date. Full Session start dates vary depending on the individuals course start and end dates.
Tuesday 19 Last day to withdraw from Session B 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) will apply.
Friday 22 Last day for in class tests, Session B.
Tuesday 26 Last day of Session B
Wednesday 27 Reading day Session B
Wednesday, Thursday 27 & 28 Encaenia, UNB Fredericton
Thursday, Friday 28 & 29 Final Examinations for Session B.
June Monday 01 Session C classes begin (June 01 - June 22).
Tuition Fees are due.
Wednesday 03 Last day for adding and dropping Session C courses.
Session C courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on the academic record.
Thursday 04 Last day to withdraw from Session A 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) will apply.
Monday 15 Last day to withdraw from Session C courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Last day for in class tests, Session A
Thursday 18 Last day for in class tests, Session C
Tuesday 23 Reading day for Session A and Session C
Wednesday - Friday 24-26 Final examinations Session A
Wednesday, Thursday 24 & 25 Final examinations Session C
July Wednesday 01 Canada Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Thursday 02 Session D classes begin (July 02 - August 10)
Session E classes begin (July 02 - July 20)
Tuition fees are due
Friday 03 Last day for adding and dropping Session E courses.
Session E courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Tuesday 07 Last day for adding and dropping Session D courses.
Session D courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.  
Wednesday 08 Last day to withdraw from Full Session (FR01) 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) will apply.
Tuesday 14 Last day to withdraw from Session E 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) will apply.
Thursday 16 Last day for in class tests, Session E
Monday 20 Last day of classes for Session E
Tuesday 21 Reading Day for Session E
Wednesday 22 Session F classes begin (July 22 - August 10)
Tuition Fees are due
Thursday 23 Last day for adding and dropping Session F courses.
Session F courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Monday 27 Last day to withdraw from Session D 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) will apply.
Wednesday 29 Last day for in class tests, Full Session (FR01)
August Monday 03 New Brunswick Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Tuesday 04 Last day to withdraw from Session F courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Last day for in class tests, Session D
Thursday 06 Last day for in class tests, Session F
Monday 10 Last day of classes for Session D
Last day of classes for Session F
Tuesday 11 Reading Day for Session D
Reading Day for Session F
Wednesday 12 Final examinations for Session F
Final examinations for Full Session (FR01) courses
Wednesday, Thursday 12 & 13 Final examinations for Session D

* 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 that day.