2019-2020 academic year

The dates shown below 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 include the exam dates.

Fall term

Classes start: September 04, 2019
Classes end: December 06, 2019
62 teaching days

September	Monday	02	Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Tuesday	03	Residence opens for returning students
	Wednesday	04	Start of classes for both Campuses (not including Law and the 11-month BEd)
	Monday	09	Last day for payment of University tuition and fees
	Friday	13	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” (withdraw no academic penalty) will be shown on academic transcript.
	Friday	20	Last day to opt out of Student Union Health & Dental Plan. Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan
October	Monday	14	Thanksgiving Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Thursday	17	Fall Convocation – UNB Fredericton
	Friday	18	Fall Convocation – UNB Saint John Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with pro-rated refund.
	Monday	28	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 A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn) fail apply.
November	Monday - Friday	11-15	Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Monday	11	Remembrance Day - University closed - no classes*
	Friday	22	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	Friday	06	Last day of Fall Term classes (62 teaching days)
	Monday	09	Reading Days - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Tuesday	10	Final examinations begin
	Thursday	19	Final examinations end (9 days)
	Friday	20	Residence closes for holiday break.

Winter term

Classes start: January 6, 2020
Classes end: April 9, 2020
63 teaching days

January	Wednesday	01	University Holiday - no classes*
	Sunday	05	Residence opens
	Monday	06	Start of classes for both campuses
	Thursday	09	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	17	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 “W” (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic transcript. After this date a notation of “WF” withdraw fail) will apply.
	Friday	24	Last day to opt-out of Student Union Health and Dental Plan for those students who entered in January, 2020 Last day to be granted an exemption from the International Health Insurance Plan for those students who entered in January.
February	Monday	17	NB Family Day - University Holiday - no classes*
	Friday	21	Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund
March	Monday - Friday	02-06	Winter Term break - no classes*
	Monday	09	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" (withdraw fail) will apply.
	Thursday	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).
April	Thursday	09	Last day of Winter Term classes (63 teaching days)
	Friday - Monday	10-13	Easter - University Holiday - no classes*
	Tuesday	14	Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
	Wednesday	15	Final Examinations begin
	Friday	24	Final examinations end (10 days)
	Saturday	25	Residence Closes

*Except for essential services, most university offices will be closed on the dates indicated as "University Holiday". Essential functions, for example, Security, Heating Plant and the Residences will be staffed and operational. Emergency maintenance may be arranged through the Security Department. A few department and facilities such as the libraries, computer labs, Financial Services, Registrar's Offices 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.

Winter term break – no classes*.
Nursing students may need to participate in the preceptored clinical practicum during the winter break.