Academic Calendar2025-2026
Calendar
Academic Calendar
2025 FALL TERM
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 27 | FVA Online Orientation |
| Aug 28 | Setting Up for Success Orientation |
| Aug 28 | International Students Orientation |
| Aug 29 | New Students | Full Orientation Day |
| Sep 1 | Labour Day - No Classes |
| Sep 2 | First Day of Classes and First-Year Diploma Orientation |
| Sep 8 | Unit 1 - Media Explorations |
| Sep 15 | Deadlines to Add/Drop Courses, Pay Tuition Fees, and Opt Out: Health, Dental Benefits, and Craft East Fee (ENTR-3001 Only) |
| Sep 30 | National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - No Classes |
| Oct 6 | Unit 2 - Media Explorations |
| Oct 13 | Thanksgiving - No Classes |
| Oct 14 | Student and Faculty Mid-Term Check-Ins (October 14-17) |
| Oct 24 | Last Day to Withdraw (WI) Fall Courses Without Academic Penalty |
| Nov 10 | Studio Week - No Classes (November 10-14) |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day - No Classes |
| Nov 17 | Unit 3 - Media Explorations |
| Nov 28 | Deadline to Request an Incomplete (IC) |
| Nov 28 | NBCCD Craft Sale (November 28-30) |
| Dec 8 | Last Week of Classes (December 8-12) |
| Dec 22 | Holiday Break - No Classes (December 22 - January 2) |
2026 WINTER TERM
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 5 | First Day of Classes |
| Jan 12 | Deadline to Add/Drop Courses and Pay Tuition Fees |
| Jan 15 | Priority Application Deadline for Diploma Programs |
| Feb 16 | Family Day - No Classes |
| Feb 20 | Last Day to Withdraw (WI) from Winter Courses without Academic Penalty |
| Mar 2 | March Break - No Classes (March 2-6) |
| Mar 8 | Craft East Buyers' Expo (March 8-10) |
| Mar 27 | Deadline to Request an Incomplete (IC) |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday - No Classes |
| Apr 6 | Easter (Observed) - No Classes |
| Apr 13 | Last Week of Classes (April 13-17) |
2026 SPRING TERM
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Apr 27 | First Day of Classes |
| May 15 | Last Day to Withdraw (WI) from Spring Courses without Academic Penalty |
| May 18 | Victoria Day - No Classes |
| May 22 | Deadline to Request an Incomplete (IC) |
| May 25 | Last Week of Classes (May 25-29) |
| Jun 12 | Convocation |
Student Handbook
Visit the 2025-2026 Student Handbook for policies, campus maps, and more. Link coming soon.