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.