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2010-2011 Academic Schedule

Fall Semester 2010 [Term 1108]

July 26, 2010 Part-time Studies/Online classes – Fall 2010 Registration Begins
August 6, 2010 First Tuition & Fees Payment Due (including Health & Dental Benefits and full Student Association fees for all Programs starting in September 2010)
August 13, 2010 Fall Semester Transfer & Challenge Credit applications due
August 30, 2010 Faculty Return for 2010-11 Academic Year
September 6, 2010 Labour Day – College Closed - No Classes
September 7, 2010 Fall Semester Begins – Classes Begin
September 21, 2010 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Semester Classes or Program – 95% Fee Refund (Exclusive of non-refundable confirmation fee; After this date no refund of tuition and Student Association fees for semester)
September 30, 2010 Last day for Student Opt out of Health & Dental Benefits
October 11, 2010 Thanksgiving Day – College Closed - No Classes
October 22, 2010 College Fall Convocation – location TBA (A multi-campus ceremony to award credentials completed since June; Event held subject to numbers of graduates completing since June)
November 5, 2010 Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Semester Classes – Withdrawal not Fail
November 11, 2010 Remembrance Day – College Closed - No Classes
November 12, 2010 Study/Professional Development Day – College Open - No Classes
November 26, 2010 Winter Semester Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
November 29, 2010 Part-time Studies/Online classes – Winter 2011 Registration Begins
December 1, 2010 First Tuition & Fees Payment due (including Health & Dental Benefits and applicable Student Association fees for Programs starting in January 2011)
December 17, 2010 Fall Semester Ends
December 21, 2010 Final Day for Faculty Entry of Fall Semester Grades
December 24, 2010 (noon) – January 3, 2011 College Closed - No Classes

Winter Semester 2011 [Term 1111]

January 3, 2011 New Year's Day observed at Campuses – College Closed - No Classes
January 4, 2011 Winter Semester Begins – College Open - No Classes
January 5, 2011 Classes Begin
January 7, 2011 Second Tuition and Fees Payment Due (All Fees for 2010/11 to be paid in full by this date for student to remain in class)
January 19, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from Winter Semester Classes – 95% Fee Refund (Exclusive of non-refundable confirmation fee; After this date no refund of tuition and Student Association fees)
February 18, 2011 College Winter Convocation – location TBA (A multi-campus ceremony to award credentials completed since October; Event held subject to numbers of graduates completing since October)
February 21 - 25, 2011 Study Week – College Open - No Classes
March 9, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from Winter Semester Classes – Withdrawal not Fail
March 21, 2011 Part-time Studies/Online classes – Spring 2011 Registration Begins
April 7, 2011 Spring Session/Summer Semester Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
April 20, 2011 Winter Semester Ends
April 22, 2011 Good Friday – College Closed - No Classes
April 25, 2011 Easter Monday – College Closed - No Classes
April 26, 2011 Final Day for Faculty Entry of Winter Semester Grades

Summer Semester 2011 [Term 1115]

NSCC runs two Sessions in the Summer Semester: A 5 week session and a 15 week session (runs the duration of the summer semester). Both start on the same day, but for other significant deadline dates different timelines apply. For further inquiries, please contact your campus.

5 Week Spring Session

April 26, 2011 5 Week Spring Session Classes Begin
Work Experience Placements Begin (5 weeks)
April 29, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from 5 Week Spring Session Classes without Record of Attendance
May 13, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from 5 Week Spring Session Classes – Withdrawal not Fail
May 23, 2011 Victoria Day – College Closed - No Classes
May 27, 2011 5 Week Spring Session Ends
Work Experience Placements End
May 31, 2011 Final Day for Faculty Entry of 5 Week Spring Session Grades

15 Week Summer Session

April 26, 2011 15 Week Summer Session Classes Begin
May 10, 2011 Last Day to Withdraw from 15 week Summer Session Classes – 95% Fee Refund (Exclusive of non-refundable confirmation fee; After this date no refund of tuition and Student Association fees)
May 23, 2011 Victoria Day – College Closed - No Classes
June 24, 2011 Last day to Withdraw from 15 Week Summer Session Classes – Withdrawal not Fail
July 1, 2011 Canada Day – College Closed - No Classes
August 1, 2011 (Monday) Civic Holiday – College Closed - No Classes
August 5, 2011 (Friday) 15 Week Summer Session Ends
August 9, 2011 (Tuesday) Final Day for Faculty Entry of 15 Week Summer Session Grades

Academic Schedule Notes

  • This Academic Schedule covers programs that are traditionally scheduled for two semesters. All statutory holiday dates apply to all students. For more information on dates and how deadlines apply in programs not governed by this academic schedule, please contact the Campus. For example, exceptions could include Apprenticeship, Business Development, and Part-time Studies/Online classes.
  • Each semester runs 15 weeks.
  • NSCC's Adult Learning Program (ALP) leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults please note that entry to this Program is on a continuous intake basis. The length of the Program varies depending on the class selection and the pace the student negotiates with the faculty. All statutory holiday dates and breaks such as those at Christmas and in March apply to all students. For more information on dates and how deadlines apply in ALP please consult with the Campus ALP Counsellor or the Campus Registrar.

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