2020 Saint John 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 - Session M: May 04 - August 31
  • Session G: May 04 - July 31
  • Session H: May 04 - June 29
  • Session J: May 04 - May 22
  • Session K: July 06 – July 31

Please refer to Financial Services for tuition and related fees.

Refund Policy for the Summer Term – May to Aug courses (Sessions A through K) 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 Term - Session M
May 4 - August 31
Session G
May 4 - July 31
Session H
May 4 - June 29
Session J
May 4 - May 22
Session K
July 6 - July 31
Last day to Add or Drop a course. Courses dropped up to and including this date are not shown on the academic record. May 15 May 14 May 7 July 8
Last day to Drop a course without academic penalty. A grade of "W" withdrawn will be shown on your academic record. July 6 June 11 May 14 July 20
Exam Dates August 5-8 July 2-4 August 5-8
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 (Sessions 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
Classes begin Session J (May 4 - 22). Session G (May 4 - July 31). Session H (May 4 - June 29). Session M (May 4 - August 31)
Tuition fees are due.

Wednesday 06 Last day for adding Session J courses. Session J courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on the academic record.
Thursday 14 Last day for adding Session H courses. Session H courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Last day to withdraw Session J courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic transcript. After this date grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Friday 15 Last day for adding Session G courses. Session G 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 in class tests, Session J
Friday 22 Last day of classes for Session J
Friday 29 Convocation Day - UNB Saint John
June Thursday 11 Last day to withdraw from Session H courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic transcript. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Thursday 18 Last day for in class tests, Session H
Monday 29 Last day of classes, Session H
Tuesday 30 Reading day for Session H and G
July Wednesday 01 Canada Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Thursday - Saturday 02-04 Exams, Session H
Monday 06 Session K classes begin (July 6 - July 31).
Tuition fees are due
Last day to withdraw from Session G courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on academic transcript. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Wednesday 08 Last day for adding or dropping Session K courses.
Session K courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic transcript.
Friday 17 Last day for in class tests, Session G
Monday 20 Last day to withdraw from Session K courses without academic penalty. A grade of "W" withdrawn will be shown on the academic transcripts. After this date, a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Friday 24 Last day for in class tests, Session K
Monday 31 Last day of classes for Session G, Session K
August Monday 03 New Brunswick Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Tuesday 04 Reading Day, Session G, K
Wednesday-Saturday 05-08 Exams for Session G, Session K
Saturday 31 Last day of Session M

*Except for essential services, most university offices will be closed on the dates indicated as "University Holiday". Essential functions, for example, UNB Security & Traffic, Facilties 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.