Dates and Deadlines

Deadlines

Completed application packages must be received prior to the following application deadlines:

Fall Semester (Sept - Dec): APRIL 1*

Winter Semester (Jan - April): SEPTEMBER 1*

*Although applications received after the above deadlines can often be considered for admission, please understand that later application will likely mean more limited course options available and a more difficult time trying to secure on-campus housing. The Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta cannot guarantee course selections or housing preference. To ensure students have a better chance of getting their choice of courses, EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Processing of applications takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT make any travel arrangements until you have received an official letter of admission from the University of Alberta and a student visa to enter Canada.

Term Dates

Please visit the University of Alberta Online Calendar to view the full official University of Alberta academic schedule. Dates below are tentative until officially published in the UofA Calendar.

Undergraduate & Graduate Programs 2025 - 2026 (*TENTATIVE)

 

Fall Term 2025

Winter Term 2026

Application Deadline

April 1

September 1

Orientation Session*

Available Online
(may be completed at any time after admission)

(TBD)

Classes Begin

September 2

January 5

Registration Deadline,
Last day to add/drop courses

September 15

January 16

Reading Week (no classes)

November 10-14

February 16-20

Classes End

December 8

April 10

Exams

December 10-22

April 13-25


* The International Student Orientation is conducted online. Details of the orientation will be announced upon acceptance, or can be found on the International Student Services website.

* MBA Dual Degree participants will attend the week-long new MBA Student Orientation prior to semester start and should plan to be at the University of Alberta through June of the year following their admission in order to complete all requirements for the program. Invitation and details to be provided by the MBA Program Office directly to participants.