Academic Calendar
Important
Some program specific dates may vary, such as those through OntarioLearn, BScN, preceptorships, and others.
Please see exceptions below.
You can also contact your Program Coordinator for more information.
Day 10 of each semester is the final date to:
- Full payment of tuition and fees. A late fee of $150 will be applied to any accounts with outstanding fees after this date.
- Apply for Advanced Standing: Transfer Credit, Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR), Challenge Exam
- Apply for program admission/transfer to College or Campus
- Add courses
- Transfer from Course Audit to Course Credit Standing or from Course Credit to Audit
- Program Withdrawal with a refund of tuition fees
- Course Withdrawal with no record on transcript: after Day 10, the transcript will indicate “W” without failure for course withdrawals until the Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline. The Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline is the final date to withdraw with the transcript indicating “W” without failure. After this date, the transcript will indicate “F” for an unsuccessful course completion. For more information, please see section 3.4 of the Student Handbook.
Academic Year 2025-2026
Printable Academic Calendar (PDF, 239 KB)
See below for exceptions.
| LAST WEEK OF SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 – All Programs, Placements, and Co-op (see exceptions) | |
| Grade Submission Deadline for all Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty (see exceptions): | Sun., Aug. 17, 2025 |
| Creation of Totes: | Mon., Aug. 18, 2025 (1 day) |
| Promotional Meetings: | Tues., Aug. 19, 2025 (1 day) |
| Finalization and Submission of Totes to the Registrar’s Office: | Wed., Aug. 20, 2025 (1 day) |
| Transcripting and Rollover (see exceptions): | Wed.-Fri., Aug. 20-22, 2025 (3 days) |
| Fall 2025 Semester (15 weeks, 6-1-8) (see exceptions) |
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| Labour Day – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Mon., Sept. 1, 2025 |
| Fall Orientation/Registration – All Campuses (see exceptions): | Tues., Sept. 2, 2025 (after Labour Day) |
| START OF FALL SEMESTER (1st day of classes) All Programs (see exceptions) | Wed., Sept. 3, 2025 |
| DAY 10 (Final Date to apply for…see “Day 10 Information” below) After this date, transcript will indicate ‘W’ without failure for course withdrawals until the Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline (see exceptions). |
Tues., Sept. 16, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Mon., Oct. 13, 2025 |
| STUDY WEEK (Week 7 – no classes) All Programs, including BScN (see exceptions): | Mon.-Fri. Oct. 13-17, 2025 (5 days) |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline – Final date to withdraw with transcript indicating ‘W’ without failure. After this date, transcript will indicate ‘F’ for an unsuccessful course completion (see exceptions). For more information, please see section 3.4 of the Student Handbook. | Fri., Nov. 7, 2025 |
| Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (SBA) Ceremony: | Wed., Nov. 12, 2025 |
| Tuition Deposit (non-refundable), due for Winter Semester: | Sat., Nov. 15, 2025 |
| LAST WEEK OF FALL SEMESTER – All Programs, Placements, Co-op (see exceptions): | Mon.-Fri., Dec. 8-12, 2025 (5 days) |
| Grade Submission Deadline for all Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty (see exceptions): | Sun., Dec. 14, 2025 |
| Creation of Totes: | Mon., Dec. 15, 2025 (1 day) |
| Promotional Meetings: | Tues., Dec. 16, 2025 (1 day) |
| Finalization and Submission of Totes to the Registrar’s Office: | Wed., Dec. 17, 2025 (1 day) |
| Transcripting and Rollover (see exceptions): | Thur-Fri., Dec. 18-19 and Mon., Dec. 22, 2025 (3 days) |
| College Closed for Holiday Break: | Thur., Dec. 25, 2025 – Fri., Jan. 2, 2026 |
| Winter 2026 Semester (15 weeks, 6-1-8) (see exceptions) |
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| New Year’s Day – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Thur., Jan. 1, 2026 |
| Staff & Faculty return to work: | Mon., Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Winter Orientation/Registration – All Campuses (see exceptions): | Tues., Jan. 6, 2026 |
| START OF WINTER SEMESTER (1st day of classes) – All Programs (see exceptions): | Wed., Jan., 7, 2026 |
| DAY 10 (Final Date to apply for…see “Day 10 Information” below) After this date, the transcript will indicate ‘W’ without failure for course withdrawals until the Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline (see exceptions). |
Tues., Jan 20, 2026 |
| Family Day – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Mon., Feb. 16, 2026 |
| STUDY WEEK (Week 7 – no classes) All Programs, including BScN (see exceptions): | Mon.- Fri., Feb. 16-20, 2026 (5 days) |
| Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (SBA) Ceremony: | Wed., Mar. 11, 2026 |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline – Final date to withdraw with transcript indicating ‘W’ without failure. After this date, transcript will indicate ‘F’ for an unsuccessful course completion (see exceptions). For more information, please see section 3.4 of the Student Handbook. | Fri., Mar. 20, 2026 |
| Tuition Deposit (non-refundable), due for Summer Semester: | Mon., Mar. 30, 2026 |
| Good Friday – Statutory Holiday – (college closed): | Fri., Apr. 3, 2026 |
| LAST WEEK OF WINTER SEMESTER – All Programs, Placements, and Co-op (see exceptions): | Wed.-Fri., Apr. 15-17, Mon.-Tues., Apr 20-21, 2026 (5 days) |
| Grade Submission Deadline for all Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty: | Thur., Apr. 23, 2026 |
| Creation of Totes: | Fri., Apr. 24, 2026 (1 day) |
| Promotional Meetings: | Mon., Apr. 27, 2026 (1 day) |
| Finalization and Submission of Totes to the Registrar’s Office (AM) / Transcripting and Rollover (see exceptions): | Tues.-Thur., Apr. 28-30, 2026 (3 days) |
| Graduate Eligibility Processing: | Fri., May 1, Mon.-Tues., May 4-5, 2026 (3 days) |
| Summer 2026 Semester (15 weeks, 8-1-6) (see exceptions) |
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| START OF SUMMER SEMESTER (1st day of classes) – All Programs (see exceptions): | Wed., May 6, 2026 |
| Victoria Day – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Mon., May 18, 2026 |
| DAY 10 (Final Date to apply for…see “Day 10 Information” below) After this date, transcript will indicate ‘W’ without failure for course withdrawals until the Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline (see exceptions). |
Wed., May 20, 2026 |
| Tuition Deposit (non-refundable), Due for Fall Semester: | Mon., Jun. 15, 2026 |
| STUDY WEEK – (Week 9 – no classes) – All Programs (see exceptions): | Mon.-Fri., Jun. 29 – Jul. 3, 2026 (5 days) |
| Canada Day – Statutory Holiday (college closed): | Wed., Jul. 1, 2026 |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline – Final date to withdraw with transcript indicating ‘W’ without failure. After this date, transcript will indicate ‘F’ for an unsuccessful course completion (see exceptions). For more information, please see section 3.4 of the Student Handbook. | Fri., Jul. 3, 2026 |
| Civic Holiday – Statutory Holiday – (college closed): | Mon., Aug. 3, 2026 |
| LAST WEEK OF SUMMER SEMESTER (see exceptions): | Wed.-Fri., Aug. 12-14, Mon.-Tues., Aug. 17-18, 2026 (5 days) |
| Grade Submission Deadline for all Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty (see exceptions): | Thur., Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Creation of Totes: | Fri. Aug. 21, 2026 (1 day) |
| Promotional Meetings (see exceptions): | Mon., Aug. 24, 2026 (1 day) |
| Finalization and Submission of Totes to the Registrar’s Office (AM) and Transcripting and Rollover (see exceptions): | Tues.-Thur., Aug. 25-27, 2026 (3 days) |
DAY 10 INFORMATION:
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IMPORTANT
Some program-specific dates may vary (e.g. OntarioLearn, BScN, Practical Nursing, Preceptorships, etc.). Please contact the Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator Directory available at: https://www.northerncollege.ca/contact/program-coordinators/ |
| Graduation & Awards Ceremonies | |
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| Moosonee – Awards Ceremony & Graduation: | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Kirkland Lake – Awards Ceremony & Graduation: | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| Haileybury – Awards Ceremony & Graduation (Ceremony #1 and #2): | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| Timmins and Open Learning – Awards Ceremony: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Timmins and Open Learning – Graduation (Ceremony #1 and #2): | Thursday, June 11, 2026 – TBC if required |
| Timmins and Open Learning – Graduation (Ceremony #3 and #4): | Friday, June 12, 2026 |
Exceptions to Program Key Dates
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Fall Semester – 16 week semester |
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| No Fall Study Week | |
| Last week of Fall Semester: | Monday-Friday, December 15-19, 2025 |
| Transcripting and Rollover: | Monday-Wednesday, December 22-24, 2025 |
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Winter Semester – 16 week semester |
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| Winter Orientation/Registration All Campuses: | N/A |
| Start of Winter Semester (1st day of classes) All Programs: | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
| Winter Study Week: | Monday-Friday, March 9-13, 2026 |
| Last week of Winter Semester: | Monday-Friday, April. 27 – May 1, 2026 |
| Transcripting and Rollover: | Monday-Friday, April. 27-May 1, 2026 |
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Summer Semester – 4 week semester |
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| Start of Summer Semester: | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| No Summer Study Week | |
| Last week of Summer Semester: | Monday-Friday, May 25-29, 2026 |
| Transcripting and Rollover: | Monday-Friday, June 1-5, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Fall Semester |
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| Fieldwork placement for students enrolled in AM4003: | Begins on August 25, 2025. |
| No Fall study week if enrolled in AM4003 | |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Fall Semester |
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| Fall Orientation / Registration: |
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
BScN Year 1 Program Orientation Year 2-4 students may have course/clinical-related orientation, training and or numeracy testing (if applicable, details will be communicated through Blackboard) |
| Final date to make registrations or course changes for first-term courses or full-year courses. After this date, transcript will indicate “W” without “F” for withdrawal from all first-term and full-year courses. | Friday, September 12, 2025 |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline: Students withdrawing from first-term courses after this date will receive an “F” on their academic record. | Thursday, October 30, 2025: |
| Last day of BScN classes: | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| BScN exam period: | Thursday, December 4, 2025, to Friday, December 12, 2025. |
| NOTE: Clinical makeup time will follow the end of the posted exam schedule. | |
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Winter Semester |
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| Winter Orientation / Registration: | N/A |
| Start of Winter Semester (1st day of classes): | Monday, January 5, 2026 |
| The transcript will indicate “W” without failure until the Academic Penalty Withdrawal Date: | Friday, January 16, 2026: Final date to make registrations or course changes for second-term courses. After this date, transcript will indicate “W” without “F” for withdraw from all second-term courses. |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline: | Friday, January 23, 2026 – Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline: Students withdrawing from full-year courses after this date will receive an “F” on their academic record. |
| Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline: | Friday, February 27, 2026 – Academic Penalty Withdrawal Deadline: Students withdrawing from second-term courses after this date will receive an “F” on their academic record. |
| Last day of BScN classes: | Thursday, April 2, 2026 Note: Clinical that would have been scheduled on Friday, April 3, 2026, may be extended to Monday, April 6, 2026, and/or Tuesday, April 7, 2026, if needed. |
| BScN Exam Period: | BScN Exam Period: Thursday, April 9, 2025, to Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Note: Clinical that would have been scheduled on the holiday, Friday, April 3, 2026, may be extended to Monday, April 6 and/or Tuesday, April 7, 2025, for scheduling if needed. |
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Summer Semester |
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| Start of Summer Semester: | N/A – BScN offers a 2-day re-entry course only this semester. |
| Grade Submission / Transcripting: | Grades for 2-day BScN re-entry course will be submitted and transcribed immediately after completion. |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.SummeSemester
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Fall Semester |
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| No Fall Study Week if enrolled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement | |
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Winter Semester |
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| No Winter Study Week if enrolled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement | |
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Summer Semester |
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| No Summer Study Week if enrolled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Fall Semester |
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| Lambton College – First Day of Classes: | September 2, 2025 |
| Lambton College – Fall Study Week: | October 20-24, 2025 |
| Lambton College – last day of Fall Semester: | December 12, 2025 |
| Lambton College – Grade submission date: | December 19, 2025 |
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Winter Semester |
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| Lambton College – First Day of Classes: | January 12, 2026 |
| Lambton College – Last day of Winter Semester: | April 24, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Fall Semester |
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| No Summer Semester | |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Summer Semester 7-week semester |
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| Start of Summer Semester: | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| No Summer Study Week | |
| Last day of Summer Semester: | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Grades will be submitted: | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m |
| Promotional Meeting: | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Summer Semester |
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| No summer semester | |
| Field School Dates: | May 4-15, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Summer Semester – 6 week semester |
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| Start of Summer Semester: | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| No Summer Study Week | |
| Last Week of Summer Semester: | Monday-Friday, June 8-12, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Winter Semester |
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| Last Week of Winter Semester: | May 4 – 8, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.Semester
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Winter Semester |
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| Exam Week: | April 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 2026 |
| Last Week of Winter Semester: | May 4 – 8, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below. Semester
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Winter Semester |
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| Exam Week: | March 23 -27, 2026 |
| Placement: | March 30-April 24, 2026 |
| Last Week of Winter Semester: | April 20-24, 2026 |
Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.
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Winter Semester |
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| Last Week of Winter Semester: | May 18-22, 2026 |