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Previous Year Academic Calendar

Each academic year, our Academic Calendar and Key Dates are made available to inform you of the start and end of classes, as well as important deadlines for your studies, including for transfers, enroling in more courses, and the last day to withdraw from courses without an academic penalty or withdraw from your program with a refund.

The Academic Calendar also includes any holiday closures, study breaks, and other important dates for the semester.

Printable Academic Calendar [PDF, 264 KB]

Academic Year 2025-2026

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)
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
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable), due for Winter Semester: Sat., Nov. 15, 2025
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (SBA) Ceremony: Wed., Nov. 19, 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): Mon., Dec. 15, 2025 (12:00 PM noon)
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)
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 (Timmins Campus and Kirkland Lake Campus): Wed., Mar. 11, 2026
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards (SBA) Ceremony (Haileybury Campus): Wed., Mar. 18, 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)
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): Thursday, August 20, 2026
Creation of Totes: Friday, August 21, 2026 (1 day)
Promotional Meetings (see exceptions): Monday, August 24, 2026 (1 day)
Finalization and Submission of Totes to the Registrar’s Office (AM) and Transcripting and Rollover (see exceptions): Tuesday-Thursday, August 25-27, 2026 (4 days)
DAY 10  INFORMATION:

  • Apply for Advanced Standing: Transfer Credit, Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR), Challenge Exam for current semester courses.
  • Apply for Program Admission/Transfer (College or Campus)
  • Add Courses
  • Apply for Transfer from Course Audit to Course Credit Standing or from Course Credit to Audit
  • Apply for Program Withdrawal (refund of tuition fees)
  • Apply for Course Withdrawal (no record on transcript)
 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                                                                      2026
Kirkland Lake – Awards Ceremony & Graduation Friday, May 29, 2026
Haileybury – Awards Ceremony & Graduation Friday, June 5th, 2026
Moosonee – Awards Ceremony & Graduation Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Timmins  – Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 11, 2026
Timmins  – Graduation (Ceremony #1 and #2) Friday, June 12, 2026

Exceptions to Program Key Dates

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Fall Semester – 16 week semester
No Fall Study Week
Last week of Fall Semester: Monday-Friday, December 15-19, 2025
Transcripting and Rollover: Monday-Wednesday, December 22-24, 2025

Winter Semester – 16 week semester
Winter Orientation/Registration All Campuses: N/A
Start of Winter Semester (1st day of classes) All Programs: Monday, January 5, 2026
Winter Study Week: Monday-Friday, March 16-20, 2026
Last week of Winter Semester: Monday-Friday, April. 27 – May 1, 2026
Transcripting and Rollover: Monday-Friday, April. 27-May 1, 2026

Summer Semester – 4 week semester
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.

Fall Semester
Fieldwork placement for students enroled in AM4003: Begins on August 25, 2025.
No Fall study week if enroled in AM4003

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Fall Semester
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.

Winter Semester
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.

Summer Semester
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.

 

Winter Semester
Final Week of Winter Semester April 20-24, 2026

Summer Semester
Final Week of Summer Semester August 17-21, 2026

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.SummeSemester

Fall Semester
No Fall Study Week if enroled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement

Winter Semester
No Winter Study Week if enroled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement

Summer Semester
No Summer Study Week if enroled in EC4003 ECE Fieldwork Placement

 

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Fall Semester
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

Winter Semester
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.

Fall Semester
No Summer Semester

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Summer Semester 7-week semester
Start of Summer Semester: Monday, April 27, 2026
No Summer Study Week
Last day of Summer Semester: Friday, June 12, 2026
Grades will be submitted: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Promotional Meeting: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Summer Semester
No summer semester
Field School Dates: May 4-15, 2026

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.

Summer Semester – 6 week semester
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.

Winter Semester
Last Week of Winter Semester: May 4 – 8, 2026

Key Dates are the same as above for all programs, unless otherwise noted below.Semester

Winter Semester
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

Winter Semester
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.

 

Winter Semester
Last Week of Winter Semester: May 18-22, 2026
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