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Athabasca University

Graduate Health Studies and Nursing
Academic Schedule

Spring 2021

May 5

First day of Spring session courses.

May 10

First day for students to register in Fall session courses starting in September.

May 15

Last day to complete and submit online Non Program applications for Fall session starting in September.

May 24

Victoria Day

University closed

June 1

Last day for students to register in NURS 530 for a Fall session starting in September. Tuition fees are due. Late registrations are not allowed. 

NOTE: Online registration services are available during the four-week period before the registration deadline (see Course Regulations).

June 5

Last day for early withdrawal from Spring session courses. No record of the course will appear on the transcript.

June 11 Virtual Convocation 2021

July 1

Last day for students to register in Fall courses starting in September (except for NURS 530). Tuition fees are due. Late registrations are not allowed.
*NOTE: Online registration services are available during the eight-week period before the registration deadline (see Course Regulations).

July 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the MHS and MN Generalist programs, starting in January.

July 1

Canada Day

University closed

July 14

Last day for late withdrawal from Spring session courses. Transcripts will reflect a withdrawal in good standing.

Aug. 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the PMD:NP and MN:NP programs starting in January.

Aug. 1

In order to be considered for graduation awards and to be included in the fall convocation ceremony program, an Application for Graduation form and all final grades (including grades for courses on letter of permission and transcripts) must be received by the Office of the Registrar.

Aug. 2

Civic holiday

University closed

Aug. 3

Last day of Spring session courses.

Fall 2021

Sept. 1

First day for students to register in Winter session courses starting in January.

Sept. 6

Labour Day

University closed

Sept. 8

First day of Fall session courses is Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Sept. 15

Last day to complete and submit online Non Program applications for Winter session starting in January.

Oct. 1

Last day for students to register in NURS 530 for a Winter session starting in January. Tuition fees are due. Late registrations are not allowed. 

NOTE: Online registration services are available during the four-week period before the registration deadline (see Course Regulations).

Oct. 8

Last day for early withdrawal from Fall session courses. No record of the course will appear on the transcript.

Oct. 11

Thanksgiving Day

University closed

Nov. 1

Last day for students to register in Winter session courses starting in January (except for NURS 530). Tuition fees are due. Late registrations are not allowed.


*NOTE: Online registration services are available during the eight-week period before the registration deadline (see Course Regulations).

Nov. 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the MHS and MN Generalist programs, starting in May.

Nov. 10

Last day for late withdrawal from Fall session courses. Transcripts will reflect a withdrawal in good standing.

Nov. 11

Remembrance Day

University closed.

Dec. 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the PMD:NP and MN:NP programs starting in May.

Dec. 7

Last day of Fall session courses.

Dec. 25/21 – Jan. 4/22

The University will close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2021 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Winter 2022

Jan. 1

First day for students to register in Spring session courses starting in May.

Jan. 5

First day of Winter session courses.

Jan. 15

Last day to complete and submit online Non Program applications for Spring session starting in May.

Feb. 5

Last day for early withdrawal from Winter session courses. No record of the course will appear on the transcript.

Feb. 21

Family Day (Alberta)

University closed

Mar. 1

Last day for students to register in Spring courses starting in May. Tuition fees are due. Late registrations are not allowed.
*NOTE: Online registration services are available during the four-week period before the registration deadline (see Course Regulations).

Mar. 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the MHS and MN Generalist programs, starting in September.
Deadline for NP students (MN and PMD) to submit a Preceptor Request form (and Release and Indemnity agreement, if applicable) for the NP practicum activities during the Fall session.

Mar. 4

Last day for late withdrawal from Winter session courses. Transcripts will reflect a withdrawal in good standing.

Apr. 1

Last day for receipt of all application documents for admission to the PMD:NP and MN:NP programs starting in September.

Apr. 15 – 18

Easter break

University closed

Apr. 5

Last day of Winter session courses.

Information effective September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.

Updated June 30 2020 by laurab

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