MacEwan University Academic Schedule

Victoria Day

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Spring Convocation

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Congratulations graduates!

Canada Day

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Heritage Day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Fall New Student Orientation Day

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Meet students in your faculty and program, explore campus, attend the info fair and gather in the gym where the university can welcome you officially to campus.

First Day of Fall 2026 Classes

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Regular session classes begin. Welcome to the 2026/27 academic year.

Labour Day

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Deadline to Add or Drop Fall 2026 Regular Session Classes

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

No refunds after this date.

Last Day to Apply for Fall 2026 Graduation

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

To be eligible to graduate and to attend Convocation, you must apply to graduate. Today is the last day to apply to graduate for fall Convocation.

Fall 2026 Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Last day for payment of regular session tuition and fees.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600

No regular session classes. University buildings are open.

Thanksgiving

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Fall 2026 Reading Break

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0700

No regular session classes. University buildings are open.

Fall Convocation

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Congratulations graduates!

Remembrance Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Most university buildings and food services are closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Library and the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Last Day of Fall 2026 Classes and Withdrawal Deadline

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Last day to withdraw from regular session classes without academic penalty.

Fall Term 2026 Final Exams

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Final examination period. Classes without exams may be scheduled into the exam period.

Christmas Day

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0700

University closed.

Holiday Break

Sat, 26 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0700

University closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

New Year’s Day

Fri, 01 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

University closed. Holiday hours are in effect for the Centre for Sport and Wellness.

Winter New Student Orientation Day

Tue, 05 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

Meet fellow students, explore campus and learn to navigate your first year at MacEwan University.

First Day of Winter 2027 Classes

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

Regular session classes begin. Welcome back!

Deadline to Add or Drop Winter 2027 Regular Session Classes

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

No refunds after this date.

Last Day to Declare Major and Minor (Competitive)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

Some degree programs require you to declare your major (and minor, if applicable).

Winter 2027 Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline

Fri, 29 Jan 2027 00:00:00 -0700

Last day for payment of regular session tuition and fees.