2021 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 05 - August 31
  • Session G: May 05 - July 30
  • Session H: May 05 - June 30
  • Session J: May 05 - May 27
  • Session K: July 07 – July 30

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 5 - August 31
Session G
May 5 - July 30
Session H
May 5 - June 30
Session J
May 5 - May 27
Session K
July 7 - July 30
Last day to Add or Drop a course. Courses dropped up to and including this date are not shown on the academic record. May 18 May 17 May 7 July 12
Last day to Drop a course without academic penalty. A grade of "W" withdrawn will be shown on your academic record. July 7 June 14 May 19 July 19
Exam Dates August 4-7 July 3-6 August 4-7
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 Wednesday 05

UNB Summer Term Begins
Classes begin:
Session J (May 5 - 27).
Session G (May 5 - July 30).
Session H (May 5 - June 30).
Session M (May 5 - August 31)
Tuition fees are due.

Friday 07 Last day for adding Session J courses. Session J courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Monday 17 Last day for adding Session H courses. Session H courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Tuesday 18 Last day for adding Session G courses. Session G courses dropped up to and including this date not shown on academic record.
Wednesday 19 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 a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
Thursday 20 Last day for in class tests - Session J
Friday 21 Spring Convocation Day - UNB Saint John
Monday 24 Victoria Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Thursday 27 Last day of classes for Session J
June Monday 14 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.
Friday 18 Last day for in class tests - Session H
Wednesday 30 Last day of classes for Session H
July Thursday 01 Canada Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Friday 02 Reading Day for Session H and Session G
Saturday - Tuesday 03-06 Exams - Session H.
Wednesday 07 Session K classes begin (July 7 - July 30).
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.
Monday 12 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 16 Last day for in class tests - Session G
Monday 19 Last day to withdraw from Session K 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.
Friday 23 Last day for in class tests - Session K.
Friday 30 Last day of classes for Session G and Session K
August Monday 02 New Brunswick Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Tuesday 03 Reading Day - Session G and Session K
Wednesday-Saturday 04-07 Exams for Session G and Session K
Tuesday 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.