Academic Schedule

Fall 2026 Semester

Apply for Early Admission (applications are accepted ongoing until August 31 or until the program is declared full)	October 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Fall registration access dates posted - check MyMRU	March 2, 2026
Continuing student Fall registration open - check MyMRU	March 9, 2026
New student Fall registration open	April 13, 2026
All transcripts/official documents for admitted students due	August 1, 2026
Last day to add name to Fall course Waitlist	August 17, 2026
Full fees for Fall semester due (registered students only)	August 17, 2026
First day of Fall semester	September 1, 2026
New Student Orientation	September 1-2, 2026
First day of classes	September 3, 2026
Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full refund (less deposit/cancellation fee)	September 14, 2026
Full fees for Fall semester due	September 14, 2026
Last day to be re-instated for Fall semester	September 29, 2026
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation	September 30, 2026
Fall reading break	October 13-16, 2026
Final examination schedule posted	October 26, 2026
Awards Application Opens for 2027-2028 academic year	November 1, 2026
25% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	November 6, 2026
Last day to withdraw from a course or program with an award of “W” grade(s)	November 20, 2026
50% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	December 9, 2026
Last day of Fall semester classes	December 9, 2026
Fall semester final examination period*	December 11-22, 2026
Fall semester ends	December 22, 2026
Fall 2026 final grade entry deadline	January 5, 2027

Apply for Early Admission (applications are accepted ongoing until December 20 or until the program is declared full)	October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Fall/Winter Registration Access Dates become available	March 2, 2026
Continuing student Winter registration open - check MyMRU	March 9, 2026
New student Winter registration open	November 1, 2026
All transcripts/official documents for admitted students due	December 1, 2026
Last day to add name to Waitlist	December 15, 2026
First day of Winter semester	January 4, 2027
New Student Orientation	January 4, 2027
First day of classes	January 5, 2027
Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with full refund (less deposit)	January 13, 2027
Full fees for Winter semester due	January 13, 2027
Last day to be re-instated for Winter semester	January 29, 2027
Winter reading break	February 16-19, 2027
Last day to apply to graduate for Spring Convocation	February 28, 2027
Awards Application Closes for the 2027-2028 academic year	March 1, 2027
Final examination schedule posted	March 1, 2027
25% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	March 8, 2027
Last day to withdraw from a course or program with an award of “W” grade(s)	March 19, 2027
50% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	April 9, 2027
Last day of Winter semester classes	April 9, 2027
Winter semester final examination period*	April 12-22, 2027
Winter semester ends	April 22, 2027
Winter 2027 final grade entry deadline	April 27, 2027

First day to apply for new students	October 1, 2026
Spring registration access dates posted - check MyMRU	March 1, 2027
Continuing student Spring registration open - check MyMRU	March 8, 2027
New student Spring registration open	March 22, 2027
Last day to add name to Waitlist	April 15, 2027
All transcripts/official documents for admitted students due	April 15, 2027
Last day to apply to attend Spring Convocation	May 1, 2027
First day of classes	May 3, 2027
Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with a full refund (less deposit)	May 6, 2027
Full fees for Spring semester due	May 6, 2027
Last day to be re-instated for Spring semester	May 17, 2027
Final examination schedule posted	May 26, 2027
25% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	May 31, 2027
Last day to withdraw from a course or program with an award of “W” grade(s)	June 4, 2027
Indigenous Honouring Ceremony	June 8, 2027
Spring Convocation	June 9-11, 2027
50% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	June 14, 2027
Last day of Spring semester classes	June 14, 2027
Spring semester final examination period*	June 16-18, 2027
Spring semester ends	June 18, 2027
Spring 2027 final grade entry deadline	June 23, 2027

Summer registration access dates posted - check MyMRU	March 1, 2027
Continuing student Summer Registration open - check MyMRU	March 8, 2027
Last day to add name to Waitlist	June 15, 2027
First day of classes	July 5, 2027
Last day to adjust registration (Add/Drop) with a full refund (less deposit)	July 8, 2027
Full fees for Summer semester due	July 8, 2027
Last day to be re-instated for Summer semester	July 19, 2027
Final examination schedule posted	July 23, 2027
25% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	July 30, 2027
Last day to withdraw from a course or program with an award of “W” grade(s)	August 6, 2027
50% Formal evaluation feedback deadline	August 16, 2027
Last day of classes	August 16, 2027
Summer semester final examination period*	August 18-20, 2027
Summer semester ends	August 20, 2027
Summer final grade entry deadline	August 25, 2027

Labour Day	September 7, 2026
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation	September 30, 2026
Thanksgiving Day	October 12, 2026
Remembrance Day	November 11, 2026
Christmas and New Year’s closure (Refer to the Recreation Center website for hours and closures.)	December 25, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Family Day	February 15, 2027
Good Friday	March 26, 2027
Easter Monday	March 29, 2027
Victoria Day	May 24, 2027
Canada Day	July 1, 2027
Calgary Stampede Parade morning	July 9, 2027
Heritage Day	August 2, 2027

*Students must be available for final examinations up to the last day of the examination period as specified in the Academic Schedule.

The University reserves the right to adjust the calendar, as required.