MacEwan Academic Calendar 2026‑2027: Important Dates

The MacEwan Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 lays out every deadline and key date you need, from application windows and admission confirmation deposit deadlines (a non‑refundable CAD 500 deposit) to fee payment dates, course add/drop periods, and exam schedules.

MacEwan University runs on a four‑term structure, with two main semesters: Fall (late September to mid‑December) and Winter (early January to late April). Each spans roughly 15 weeks of instruction plus exams.

There are also Spring (May–June) and Summer (July–August) sessions for intensive or make‑up courses, akin to the Canadian university summer semester model.

A typical course load is 4–5 classes (12–15 units), and yes, you can do five subjects in a semester at MacEwan with academic approval. MacEwan uses a letter‑grade/percentage scale instead of a numeric “7” scale.

Most classes at MacEwan meet for three hours per week over the semester. You can even load up to 5 subjects with program approval, but bear in mind each additional course impacts both your workload and semester fees (domestic full‑time tuition averages around CAD 4,700 per semester).

To stay in good standing, you need a minimum GPA for MacEwan of 2.0; that’s also the GPA for MacEwan’s graduation. Aim higher, achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, and you’ll graduate with distinction. If you hit roughly a 3.75 in any term, you’ll earn a spot on the Dean’s List.

MacEwan Academic Calendar Winter 2027

1. New Student Orientation takes place on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
2. Regular Session classes begin on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
3. Waitlists close on Friday, January 8, 2027.
4. Students are removed from waitlists on Monday, January 12, 2027.
5. The last day to add or drop Regular Session classes is Thursday, January 15, 2027.
6. Major/Minor Declarations (Competitive) are due on Thursday, January 15, 2027.
7. The deadline for payment of Regular Session tuition and fees is Thursday, January 29, 2027.
8. Reading Break takes place from Monday, February 16, 2027, to Thursday, February 19, 2027, with no Regular Session classes held.
9. Major/Minor Declarations (Non-Competitive) are due on Tuesday, February 10, 2027.
10. The last day of classes and last day to withdraw from Regular Session classes without academic penalty is Sunday, April 12, 2027.
11. Final examinations take place from Tuesday, April 14, 2027, to Wednesday, April 22, 2027.
12. The last day to apply for Spring Graduation is Wednesday, April 15, 2027.
13. Session grades are due on Sunday, April 27, 2027.

MacEwan Academic Calendar Spring/Summer Term 2027

1. May Session, Spring Session, and Regular Session classes begin on Monday, May 3, 2027.
2. Waitlists close for the May Session, June Session (on its start date), and Regular Session on Monday, May 3, 2027.
3. Students are removed from waitlists for the May Session on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
4. Waitlists close for the Spring Session on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
5. The last day to add or drop classes for the May Session is Wednesday, May 5, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
6. Students are removed from waitlists for the Spring Session on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
7. The last day to add or drop classes for the Spring Session is Friday, May 7, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
8. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the May Session is Friday, May 7, 2027.
9. Waitlists close for the Regular Session on Monday, May 10, 2027.
10. Students are removed from waitlists for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 11, 2027.
11. The last day to add or drop classes for the Regular Session is Wednesday, May 12, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
12. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the Spring Session is Friday, May 14, 2027.
13. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the May Session is Wednesday, May 19, 2027.
14. Final exams for the May Session take place on Friday, May 21, 2027.
15. The Victoria Day statutory holiday takes place on Monday, May 24, 2027.
16. Grades are due for the May Session on Thursday, May 27, 2027.
17. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the Regular Session is Monday, May 31, 2027.
18. June Session classes begin on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
19. Waitlists close for the June Session on Tuesday, June 1, 2027.
20. Students are removed from waitlists for the June Session on Wednesday, June 2, 2027.
21. The last day to add or drop classes for the June Session is Thursday, June 3, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
22. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the June Session is Monday, June 7, 2027.
23. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the June Session is Thursday, June 17, 2027.
24. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the Spring Session is Friday, June 18, 2027.
25. Final exams for the June Session take place on Monday, June 21, 2027.
26. Final exams for the Spring Session take place from Monday, June 21, 2027, through Tuesday, June 22, 2027.
27. Grades are due for the June Session on Saturday, June 26, 2027.
28. Grades are due for the Spring Session on Monday, June 28, 2027.
29. The Canada Day statutory holiday takes place on Thursday, July 1, 2027.
30. July Session and Summer Session classes begin on Friday, July 2, 2027.
31. Waitlists close for the July Session on Friday, July 2, 2027.
32. Students are removed from waitlists for the July Session on Saturday, July 3, 2027.
33. Waitlists close for the Summer Session on Tuesday, July 6, 2027.
34. The last day to add or drop classes for the July Session is Tuesday, July 6, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
35. Students are removed from waitlists for the Summer Session on Wednesday, July 7, 2027.
36. The last day to add or drop classes for the Summer Session is Thursday, July 8, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
37. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the July Session is Thursday, July 8, 2027.
38. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the Summer Session is Thursday, July 15, 2027.
39. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the July Session is Tuesday, July 20, 2027.
40. Final exams for the July Session take place on Thursday, July 22, 2027.
41. Grades are due for the July Session on Tuesday, July 27, 2027.
42. The Heritage Day civic holiday takes place on Monday, August 2, 2027.
43. August Session classes begin on Tuesday, August 3, 2027.
44. Waitlists close for the August Session on Tuesday, August 3, 2027.
45. Students are removed from waitlists for the August Session on Wednesday, August 4, 2027.
46. The last day to add or drop classes for the August Session is Thursday, August 5, 2027, with no tuition or fee reductions for withdrawals after this date.
47. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the Regular Session is Friday, August 6, 2027.
48. Final exams for the Regular Session take place from Monday, August 9, 2027, through Tuesday, August 10, 2027.
49. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the August Session is Monday, August 9, 2027.
50. Grades are due for the Regular Session on Monday, August 16, 2027.
51. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the August Session is Thursday, August 19, 2027.
52. The last day of classes and the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty for the Summer Session is Thursday, August 19, 2027.
53. Final exams for the August Session take place on Monday, August 23, 2027.
54. Final exams for the Summer Session take place from Monday, August 23, 2027, through Tuesday, August 24, 2027.
55. Grades are due for the August Session on Monday, August 30, 2027.
56. Grades are due for the Summer Session on Monday, August 30, 2027.
57. The Spring Convocation date is to be determined.

For more on the MacEwan Academic Calendar, visit the MacEwan University Calendar website and also download the PDF.