2023-2024 Calendar of Academic Dates

Graduate Studies and Open Entry Courses

The dates shown above apply to undergraduate programs and don’t necessarily apply to the School of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Education, Nursing AP, 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, September 6, 2023 | End Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 61 Teaching Days
SEPTEMBER Monday 4 Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Wednesday 6 Start of classes for both Campuses (not including Law and the 11-month BEd.) Students are expected to arrive on campus by the first day of classes.
Friday 15 Last day for payment of University tuition and fees
Friday 15 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 After this date a notation of "W" (withdrawn no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript.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 15 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 22 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.
Saturday 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
OCTOBER Monday 2 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - no classes*
Monday 9 Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Wednesday 18
Last day to have a course marked as Extra to degree (not credited to the academic program and the grade is not included in the calculation of grade point averages). Such a notation must be requested by the mid-point of the term.
Thursday 19 Convocation - UNB Fredericton
Friday 20 Fall Convocation - UNB Saint John
Friday 20 Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with prorated refund
Tuesday 31 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 A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
NOVEMBER Monday - Friday 6-10 Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Saturday 11 Remembrance Day 
Thursday 23 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 7 Last day of Fall Term classes (61 teaching days)
Friday 8 Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Saturday 9 Final examinations begin
Tuesday 19 Final examinations end (9 days)
Wednesday 20 Residence closes for holiday break

Nursing students may need to participate in the preceptorships or clinical practicums during the Reading Weeks.

Students living in residence should contact their campus residence office for specific move-in 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
Classes start Monday, January 8, 2024 | End Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 61 Teaching Days

JANUARY Monday 8 Start of classes for both campuses. Students are expected to arrive on campus by the first day of classes.
Friday 19 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 19 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  19 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 26 Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in January.
Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in January.
FEBRUARY Friday 16
Last day to have a course marked as Extra to degree (not credited to the academic program and the grade is not included in the calculation of grade point averages). Such a notation must be requested by the mid-point of the term.
Monday 19 NB Family Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Friday 23 Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund
MARCH Monday-Friday 4-8 Winter Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled.
Monday 11 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.
Tuesday 26 Last day in Winter Term to hold class tests (no class tests to be held during the last 10 teaching days of the term).
Friday 29 Easter - University Holiday - no classes*
APRIL Monday 1 Easter - University Holiday - no classes*
Thursday 11 Last day of Winter Term classes (61 teaching days)
Friday 12 Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Saturday 13 Final Examinations begin
Tuesday 23 Final examinations end (9 days)
Wednesday 24 Residences Close

Nursing students may need to participate in preceptorships or clinical practicums during the Reading Weeks.

Students living in residence should contact their campus residence office for specific move-in 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.