Important dates

Important academic dates can be found here.

Fall 2025

Date Activity/event Notes
Aug 31 & Sep 1 Move-in Day Students are required to select a move-in day timeslot.
Aug 31 & Sep 1 Residence Orientation  
Sep 3 First day of classes (Term 1)  
Oct 1 Room acceptance fee for Term 2 due This payment applies to in-room residents who are staying for Term 2 (Jan-Apr).
Oct 20 Application opens for Spring 2026 You only need to apply for Spring 2026 if you do not have a Winter Session (Sep-Apr) room assignment.
Nov 10-12 Reading Break  
Nov 15 Term 2 fees due  
Dec 3 Last day of classes (Term 1)  
Dec 6-20 Exam period  
Dec 20 Last day of exams (Term 1) Students must vacate 24hrs after the last scheduled exam.
Dec 21 Last day of Residence Meal Plan service: Breakfast

Residence move-out date for fall term residents.

Last day to vacate residence before winter break for returning residents.
Dec 25 University closed The university, including Residence Services, is closed for winter break.

Spring 2026

Date Activity/event Notes
Jan 2 University opens The university, including Residence Services, opens after the winter break.
Jan 2 Move-in day for Term 2 New students moving to campus for Term 2 will receive move-in information by email.
Jan 2 Residence Meal Plan service starts: Dinner Limited options and operating hours. Please see UNFS website for details.
Jan 2-4 Residence orientation Specific information will be emailed to new residents.
Jan 5 First day of classes (Term 2)  
Feb 2 Applications for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026-27 open  
Feb 16-20 Reading break  
Apr 2 Last day of classes (Term 2)  
Apr 7-22 Exam period  
Apr 22 Last day of exams (Term 2) Students must vacate 24hrs after the last scheduled exam.
Apr 23 Last Residence Meal Plan service: Breakfast Residence move-out date

Summer 2026

Date Activity/event Notes
May 1 First-year & deferral student housing application deadline This deadline applies to residence applications for Winter Session 2026-27.
May 5 Earliest move-in date for registered summer students  
May 15 Undergraduate and Graduate lottery application deadline Submit your housing application on or before May 15th.
Aug 1 Balance for Term 1 fees due This payment deadline applies to students living in residence for Fall 2026
Aug 17 Last day of May - August exams Students must vacate 24hrs after the last scheduled exam
Aug 18 Housing contract ends for registered summer students