2021-2022 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. 8, 2021
Classes end: Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021
61 teaching days

September	Monday	06	Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Wednesday	08	Start of classes for both Campuses (not including Law and the 11-month BEd)**
	Monday	13	Last day for payment of University tuition and fees
	Friday	17	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 After this date a notation of "W" (withdrawn no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript.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	17	Students may drop and add courses up to the last day to add for the term without being charged a prorated fee. Courses dropped after the last day to add classes will be subject to prorated tuition fees from the first week of classes up to the withdrawal date shown on the student academic record.
	Friday	24	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.
	Thursday	30	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - University Holiday - no classes* (pending Senate approvals)
October	Monday	11	Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Thursday	14	Fall Convocation - UNB Fredericton
	Friday	15	Fall Convocation - UNB Saint John
	Friday	22	Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with prorated refund
November	Monday	01	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 A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
	Monday - Friday	08-12	Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Thursday	11	Remembrance Day - University closed - no classes*
	Friday	26	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	09	Last day of Fall Term classes (61 teaching days)
	Friday	10	Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Saturday	11	Final examinations begin
	Tuesday	21	Final examinations end (9 days)

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.

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

Winter term

Classes start: Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
Classes end: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
62 teaching days

January	Monday	10	Start of classes for both campuses
	Friday	14	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	21	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 of “W” (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic transcript. After this date a notation of “WF” (withdraw fail) will apply.
	Friday	21	Students may drop and add courses up to the last day to add for the term without being charged a prorated fee. Courses dropped after the last day to add classes will be subject to prorated 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.
February	Monday	21	NB Family Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Friday	25	Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund
March	Monday - Friday	07-11	Winter Term break - no classes*
	Monday	07	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" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
	Thursday	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	Wednesday	13	Last day of Winter Term classes (62 teaching days)
	Thursday	14	Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Friday - Monday	15-18	Easter - University Holiday - no classes*
	Tuesday	19	Final Examinations begin
	Thursday	28	Final examinations end (9 days)

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

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.