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2011-2012 Academic Schedule

Fall Term 2011 [Term 1118]

Date(s) Activity
July 25, 2011 (Monday) Part-time Studies/Online classes – Fall 2011 Registration Starts
August 5, 2011 (Friday) First Tuition & Fees Payment Due (including Health & Dental Benefits and full Student Association fees) for all programs starting in September 2011
August 29, 2011 (Monday) Faculty Return for 2011-12 Academic Year
September 5, 2011 (Monday) Labour Day – College Closed/No Classes
September 6, 2011 (Tuesday) Fall Semester Starts – Classes Start
September 20, 2011 (Tuesday) 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 term.
September 20, 2011 (Tuesday) Fall Term Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
September 30, 2011 (Friday) Last day for Student Opt Out of Health & Dental Benefits
October 10, 2011 (Monday) Thanksgiving Day – College Closed/No Classes
October 21, 2011 (Friday) College Fall Convocation - location TBA. This is a multi-campus ceremony to award credentials completed since June (Event held subject to numbers of graduates completing since June)
November 4, 2011 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Term Classes – Final Grade of "Withdrawal not Fail"
November 10, 2011 (Thursday) Study/Professional Development Day – College Open/No Classes
November 11, 2011 (Friday) Remembrance Day – College Closed/No Classes
November 28, 2011 (Monday) Part-time Studies/Online classes – Registration for Winter 2012 Starts
November 30, 2011 (Wednesday) First Tuition & Fees Payment Due (including Health & Dental Benefits and applicable Student Association fees) for programs starting in January 2012
December 16, 2011 (Friday) Fall Term Ends
December 20, 2011 (Tuesday) Final Day for Faculty Entry of Fall Term Grades
December 23, 2011 - January 2, 2012 College Closed/No Classes

Winter Term 2012 [Term 1121]

Date(s) Activity
January 2, 2012 (Monday) New Year's Day observed at Campuses – College Closed/No Classes
January 3, 2012 (Tuesday) Winter Semester Starts – College Open/No Classes
January 4, 2012 (Wednesday) Classes Start
January 6, 2012 (Friday) Second Tuition & Fees Payment Due (All Fees for 2011-12 to be paid in full by this date for student to remain in class)
January 13, 2012 (Friday) Fall 2011 Supplemental evaluations must be completed
January 18, 2012 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Winter Term Classes – 95% Fee Refund (Exclusive of non-refundable confirmation fee; After this date no refund of tuition and Student Association fees
January 18, 2012 (Wednesday) Winter 2012 Term Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
March 7, 2012 (Wednesday) Last Day to Withdraw from Winter Term Classes – Final Grade of "Withdrawal not Fail"
March 12-16, 2012 (Monday – Friday) Study Week – College Open/No Classes
March 26, 2012 (Monday) Part-time Studies/Online classes – Registration Starts
April 6, 2012 (Friday) Good Friday – College Closed/No Classes
April 9, 2012 (Monday) Easter Monday – College Closed/No Classes
April 18, 2012 (Wednesday) Winter Term Ends
April 23, 2012 (Monday) Final Day for Faculty Entry of Winter Term Grades

Summer Term 2012 [Term 1125]

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

Date(s) Activity
April 23, 2012 (Monday) 5 Week Spring Session Classes Begin
Work Experience Placements Begin (5 weeks)
April 27, 2012 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from 5 Week Spring Session Classes without Record of Attendance
May 7, 2012 (Monday) Spring 2012 Term Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
May 11, 2012 (Friday) Last Day to Withdraw from 5 Week Spring Session Classes – Final Grade of "Withdrawal not Fail"
May 16, 2012 (Wednesday) Winter 2012 Supplemental Evaluations must be completed
May 21, 2012 (Monday) Victoria Day – College Closed/No Classes
May 25, 2012 (Friday) 5 Week Spring Session Ends
Work Experience Placements End
May 29, 2012 (Tuesday) Final Day for Faculty Entry of 5 week Spring Session Grades
June 22, 2012 (Friday) Spring 2012 Supplemental Evaluations Completed

15 Week Summer Term

Date(s) Activity
April 23, 2012 (Monday) 15 Week Summer Term Classes Start
May 7, 2012 (Monday) 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 7, 2012 (Monday) Summer 2012 Term Transfer & Challenge Credit Applications Due
May 21, 2012 (Monday) Victoria Day – College Closed/No Classes
June 22, 2012 (Friday) Last day 15 Week Summer Term Class Withdrawal – Final Grade of "Withdrawal not Fail"
June 22, 2012 (Friday) Spring 2012 Supplemental Evaluations Completed
July 2, 2012 (Monday) Canada Day observed – College Closed/No Classes
August 3, 2012 (Friday) 15 Week Summer Term Ends
August 6, 2012 (Monday) Civic Holiday – College Closed/No Classes
August 7, 2012 (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 2 terms. For more information on dates and how deadlines apply in programs not governed by this academic schedule, please contact your Campus. For example, exceptions could include Apprenticeship, Business Development, and Part-time Studies/Online classes.
  • All statutory holiday dates apply to all students.
  • Each term runs 15 weeks.
  • Entry to NSCC's Adult Learning Program (leading to the Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma for Adults) is on a continuous intake basis. The length of this program varies depending on class selection and student progress. All statutory holiday dates and breaks apply to Adult Learning Program students.

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