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Academic Schedule 2025–2027

ACATCM’s official academic calendar — key dates for class sessions, registration deadlines, tuition payments, examinations, reading breaks, and campus closures.

● Winter 2026 — Exam Period (Apr 20–30) Spring 2026 — Upcoming May 4 Fall 2026 — B.Ac Inaugural Intake Updated April 2026
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Dates are subject to change. ACATCM reserves the right to modify any dates or deadlines at any time. Always check this page for the most current information. Questions? Contact us at admin@acatcm.com or call 403-286-8788.

Academic Year

2025 – 2026

The 2025–2026 academic year runs across three semesters. Winter 2026 is the current semester — final examinations run April 20–30. Spring 2026 classes begin May 4. Fall 2025 is archived for reference.

Campus Holiday / Closure
Tuition / Fee Deadline
Examination Period
Key Academic Date

Fall Semester 2025

September 2 – December 19, 2025

Past Semester
DateDayEvent
Registration & Admissions
January 15, 2025WednesdayFirst day to apply for new students
June 23, 2025MondayFall course registration opens
August 1, 2025FridayLast day to register for Fall coursesDeadline^ A course requires a minimum of 7 students to run
August 26, 2025TuesdayNew Student Orientation Day
August 29, 2025FridayLast day to adjust Fall course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
Fall Semester Classes
September 1, 2025MondayLabour Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
September 2, 2025TuesdayFirst day of Fall classes
September 10, 2025WednesdayLast day to drop a course with no record* See Student Contract for tuition refund schedule
September 12, 2025FridayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
September 23, 2025TuesdayLast day to be reinstated for Fall semester
September 30, 2025TuesdayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Campus ClosedHoliday
October 13, 2025MondayThanksgiving Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
October 14–17, 2025Tue – FriFall Reading Break – No ClassesBreak
October 27, 2025MondayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade** No tuition refund as per Student Contract
November 10, 2025MondayWinter course registration opens
November 11, 2025TuesdayRemembrance Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
December 5, 2025FridayLast day of Fall classes
December 12, 2025FridayLast day to register for Winter courses^
December 8–19, 2025Mon – FriFinal examination period — Fall semesterExams
December 19, 2025FridayEnd of Fall semester
December 24–26, 2025Wed – FriCampus closed — Holiday observanceHoliday
December 31, 2025WednesdayCampus ClosedHoliday

Winter Semester 2026

January 12 – April 30, 2026  ·  Exams: April 20–30

● Current Semester
DateDayEvent
Registration & Pre-Semester
November 10, 2025MondayWinter course registration opens
December 12, 2025FridayLast day to register for Winter courses^
December 24–26, 2025Wed – FriCampus closed — Holiday observanceHoliday
December 31, 2025WednesdayCampus ClosedHoliday
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
January 2, 2026FridayLast day to adjust Block Week registration with full refund (less admin fees)
Winter Block Week & Classes
January 5–9, 2026Mon – FriWinter Block Week
January 9, 2026FridayLast day to adjust Winter course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
January 12, 2026MondayFirst day of Winter classes
January 20, 2026TuesdayLast day to drop a course with no record*
January 23, 2026FridayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
February 2, 2026MondayLast day to be reinstated for Winter semester
February 16, 2026MondayFamily Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
February 17–20, 2026Tue – FriWinter Reading Break – No ClassesBreak
March 9, 2026MondayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade**
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday – Campus ClosedHoliday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday – Campus ClosedHoliday
April 17, 2026FridayLast day of Winter classes
April 20–30, 2026Mon – ThuFinal examination period — Winter semesterExams
April 30, 2026ThursdayEnd of Winter semester

Spring Semester 2026

May 4 – June 26, 2026

Upcoming — Starts May 4
DateDayEvent
Registration & Admissions
January 14, 2026WednesdayFirst day to apply for new students (Fall 2026 intake)
March 2, 2026MondaySpring course registration opens
April 3, 2026FridayLast day to register for Spring courses^
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday – Campus ClosedHoliday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday – Campus ClosedHoliday
Spring Semester Classes
May 1, 2026FridayLast day to adjust course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
May 4, 2026MondayFirst day of Spring classes
May 6, 2026WednesdayLast day to drop a course with no record*
May 8, 2026WednesdayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
May 15, 2026FridayLast day to be reinstated for Spring semester
May 18, 2026MondayVictoria Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
May 27, 2026WednesdayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade**
June 19, 2026FridayLast day of Spring classes
June 22–26, 2026Mon – FriFinal examination period — Spring semesterExams
June 26, 2026FridayEnd of Spring semester
July 1, 2026WednesdayCanada Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
August 3, 2026MondayCivic Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
Notes for 2025–2026
^ A course requires a minimum of 7 registered students to run each semester.  ·  * No academic record of the dropped course; tuition refund per Student Contract.  ·  ** A “W” grade is recorded; no tuition refund per Student Contract.  ·  ⚠ All dates are subject to change. The College reserves the right to modify any dates or deadlines at any time. Check this page regularly for updates. Review your student enrollment contract for fee payment and refund details.

Upcoming Academic Year

2026 – 2027

📅  2026–2027 dates are subject to update.

The 2026–2027 academic year is particularly significant — it marks the inaugural intake of ACATCM’s Bachelor of Acupuncture (B.Ac) degree program in Fall 2026. All three program pathways are offered across Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters.

Fall Semester 2026

September 1 – December 18, 2026

B.Ac Inaugural Intake
DateDayEvent
Registration & Admissions
January 14, 2026WednesdayFirst day to apply for new students (Fall 2026 intake)B.Ac Opens
June 22, 2026MondayFall course registration opens
July 31, 2026FridayLast day to register for Fall courses^
Week of August 24-28, 2026 (TBA)Monday-FridayNew Student Orientation Day
August 28, 2026FridayLast day to adjust Fall course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
Fall Semester Classes
September 1, 2026TuesdayFirst day of Fall classes
September 7, 2026MondayLabour Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
September 9, 2026WednesdayLast day to drop a course with no record*
September 11, 2026FridayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
September 23, 2026WednesdayLast day to be reinstated for Fall semester
September 30, 2026WednesdayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Campus ClosedHoliday
October 12, 2026MondayThanksgiving Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
October 13-16, 2026Tue – FriFall Reading Break – No ClassesBreak
October 26, 2026MondayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade**
November 9, 2026MondayWinter course registration opens
November 11, 2026WednesdayRemembrance Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
December 4, 2026FridayLast day of Fall classes
December 11, 2026FridayLast day to register for Winter courses^
December 7–18, 2026Mon – FriFinal examination period — Fall semesterExams
December 18, 2026FridayEnd of Fall semester
December 25–31, 2026Fri – ThuCampus closed — Holiday observanceHoliday

Winter Semester 2027

January 11 – April 30, 2027

Upcoming
DateDayEvent
Registration & Pre-Semester
November 9, 2026MondayWinter course registration opens
December 11, 2026FridayLast day to register for Winter courses^
December 25–31, 2026Fri – ThuCampus closed — Holiday observanceHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year’s Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayLast day to adjust Block Week registration with full refund (less admin fees)
Winter Block Week & Classes
January 4–8, 2027Mon – FriWinter Block Week
January 8, 2027FridayLast day to adjust Winter course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
January 11, 2027MondayFirst day of Winter classes
January 20, 2027WednesdayLast day to drop a course with no record*
January 22, 2027FridayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
February 1, 2027MondayLast day to be reinstated for Winter semester
February 15, 2027MondayFamily Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
February 16–19, 2027Tue – FriWinter Reading Break – No ClassesBreak
March 8, 2027MondayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade**
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday – Campus ClosedHoliday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday – Campus ClosedHoliday
April 16, 2027FridayLast day of Winter classes
April 19–30, 2027Mon – FriFinal examination period — Winter semesterExams
April 30, 2027FridayEnd of Winter semester

Spring Semester 2027

May 3 – June 25, 2027

Upcoming
DateDayEvent
Registration & Admissions
January 14, 2027ThursdayFirst day to apply for new students (Fall 2027 intake)
March 1, 2027MondaySpring course registration opens
April 2, 2027FridayLast day to register for Spring courses^
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday – Campus ClosedHoliday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster Monday – Campus ClosedHoliday
April 30, 2027FridayLast day to adjust course registration with full refund (less admin fees)
Spring Semester Classes
May 3, 2027MondayFirst day of Spring classes
May 5, 2027WednesdayLast day to drop a course with no record*
May 7, 2027FridayTuition and Fees payment deadlinePayment Due
May 14, 2027FridayLast day to be reinstated for Spring semester
May 24, 2027MondayVictoria Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
May 26, 2027WednesdayLast day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade**
June 18, 2027FridayLast day of Spring classes
June 21–25, 2027Mon – FriFinal examination period — Spring semesterExams
June 25, 2027FridayEnd of Spring semester
July 1, 2027ThursdayCanada Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
August 2, 2027MondayCivic Day – Campus ClosedHoliday
Notes for 2026–2027
^ A course requires a minimum of 7 registered students to run each semester.  ·  * No academic record of the dropped course; tuition refund per Student Contract.  ·  ** A “W” grade is recorded; no tuition refund per Student Contract.  ·  ⚠ All 2026–2027 dates are subject to change.

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