Academic Schedule
The Academic Schedule is approved by Senate and may be subject to change at Senate’s discretion.
Note: Some vocational and trades programs may start or end on dates that do not coincide with the term-based dates lised below. Contact the appropriate department for more information.
Term Duration
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sep 08 – Dec 17, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Jan 06 – Apr 28, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | May 10 – Aug 24, 2027 |
Full Term Dates
| Term | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Tue, Sep 08, 2026 | Wed, Jan 06, 2027 | Mon, May 10, 2027 |
| Reading Break | Mon, Feb 15 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | ||
| Last Day to Withdraw | Fri, Dec 04, 2026 | Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Mon, Aug 09, 2027 |
| Last Day of Classes | Fri, Dec 04, 2026 | Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Mon, Aug 09, 2027 |
| Exam Period | Mon, Dec 07 – Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Thu, Apr 15 – Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Wed, Aug 11 – Thu, Aug 19, 2027 |
| Grade Submission Deadline | Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Tue, Aug 24, 2027 |
Intersession Dates (Condensed Courses)
| Term | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session One | |||
First Day of Classes |
Tue, Sep 08, 2026 | Tue, Jan 06, 2027 | Mon, May 10, 2027 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | Mon, Jun 21, 2027 |
Last Day of Classes |
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | Mon, Jun 21, 2027 |
Exam Period |
Wed, Oct 21 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Tue, Feb 23 – Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Wed, Jun 23 – Fri, Jun 25, 2027 |
| Session Two | |||
First Day of Classes |
Mon, Nov 02, 2026 | Mon, Mar 01, 2027 | Mon, Jul 05, 2027 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 |
Last Day of Classes |
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 |
Exam Period |
Mon, Dec 14 – Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Wed, Apr 14 – Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Wed, Aug 18 – Fri, Aug 20, 2027 |
KPU Holidays/Closures
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 07, 2026 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 |
| Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 |
| Holiday Closure | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 – Sun, Jan 03, 2027 |
| Family Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29, 2027 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 24, 2027 |
| Canada Day | Thu, Jul 01, 2027 |
| BC Day | Mon, Aug 02, 2027 |
Convocation Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| February 2027 | Feb 22 – 26, 2027 |
| June 2027 | June 7 – 11, 2027 |
Future Academic Schedules
See approved and provisionally approved future academic schedules at kpu.ca/registrar/academic-schedule.
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