2025-2026 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 2025
Classes Start Wednesday, September 03, 2025 | End Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 63 Teaching Days
SEPTEMBER Monday 01 Labour Day - University Holiday - no classes*
Wednesday 03 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 12

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 After this date a notation of "W" (withdrawn no academic penalty) will be shown on the academic transcript.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 12 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.
Monday 15 Last day for payment of University tuition and fees
Friday 19 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.
Tuesday 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - University Closed - no classes scheduled*
OCTOBER Monday 13 Thanksgiving Day - University Closed - no classes scheduled*
Friday 17 Last day to withdraw from Fall Term courses with prorated refund.

Monday

 20
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 23 Convocation - UNB Fredericton
Friday 24 Fall Convocation - UNB Saint John
Tuesday 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 A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be shown on the academic record. After this date a grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply.
NOVEMBER Monday - Friday 10-14 Fall Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Tuesday 11 Remembrance Day - University Closed - no classes scheduled*
Tuesday 25 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 Tuesday 09 Last day of Fall Term classes (61 teaching days)
Wednesday 10 Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Thursday 11 Final examinations begin
Sunday 14 Fredericton exam cancellation date: in the event of a university/building closure or other unforeseen circumstances on December 11-13, the examinations scheduled for that day will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 14. The individual examinations will be held in the same location and time as shown on the final examination schedule.
Saturday 20

Final examinations end (9 days)

Saint John exam cancellation date: In the event of a university/building closure or other unforeseen circumstances during the exam period, the examinations will be rescheduled to the last day of the exam period.
Sunday 21 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 Closed". 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 2026

Classes start Monday, January 05, 2026 | End Monday, April 13, 2026 | 63 Teaching Days
JANUARY Monday 05 Start of classes for both campuses. Students are expected to arrive on campus by the first day of classes.
Sunday 11

Fredericton Fall 2025 final exam cancellation date: in the event of a university/building closure of other unforeseen circumstances on December 15-20, examinati

for that day will be rescheduled to the first Sunday in Winter term, Sunday, January 11. The individual examinations will be held at the same time as shown on the examination schedule and locations will be posted in advance.
Friday 16

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  16 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.
Monday 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 23 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 Monday 16
NB Family Day - University Closed - no classes scheduled*
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.
Friday 20 Last day to withdraw from Winter Term courses with prorated refund
MARCH Monday-Friday 2-6 Winter Term Reading Week - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled.
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" (withdrawn 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 Friday-Monday 3-6 Easter - University Closed - no classes scheduled*
Monday 13 Last day of Winter Term classes (62 teaching days)
Tuesday 14 Reading Day - no classes or tests/assignments scheduled
Wednesday 15 Final Examinations begin
Sunday 19 Fredericton exam cancellation date: in the event of a university/building closure or other unforeseen circumstances on April 15-18, the examinations scheduled for that day will be rescheduled to Sunday, April 19.  The individual examinations will be held in the same location and time as shown on the final examination schedule.
Friday 24

Final examinations end (9 days)

Saint John exam cancellation date: In the event of a university/building closure or other unforeseen circumstances during the exam period, the examinations will be rescheduled to the last day of the exam period.
Saturday 25 Fredericton exam cancellation date: in the event of a university/building closure or other unforeseen circumstances on April 20-24, the examinations scheduled for that day will be rescheduled to Saturday, April 25.  The individual examinations will be held in the same location and time as shown on the final examination schedule.
Sunday 26 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 Closed". 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.