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  4. Semester/Orientation and Placement Dates

Semester/Orientation and Placement Dates

Please note that currently, all EAP classes are being held online only. This will remain in effect until at least July 2021.

Upcoming Semesters

 

Fall 2021

Fall 2021 Semester Dates:

  • September 8 - December 18

New Student Orientation & Placement: 

  • Prior to September 8 - Exact dates TBA

First Day of Classes:

  • September 8

Break:

  • November 8 - 13

Last Day of Exams:

  • December 18

Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Semester Dates:

  • January 5 - April 20

New Student Orientation & Placement: 

  • Prior to January 5 - Exact dates TBA

First Day of Classes:

  • January 5

Break:

  • February 19 - 25

Last Day of Exams:

  • April 20

Summer 2022

Summer 2022 Semester Dates:

  • May 2 - July 25

New Student Orientation & Placement: 

  • Prior to May 2 - Exact dates TBA

First Day of Classes:

  • May 2

Break:

  • June 27 - July 2

Last Day of Exams:

  • July 25

Summer 2022 - Session II (Advanced Only)

This EAP semester is only available to Advanced-level students. It will be offered in a blended in-person/online format. 

Summer 2022 - Session II Semester Dates:

  • July 4 - Aug 24

New Student Orientation & Placement: 

  • Prior to July 4 - Exact dates TBA

First Day of Classes:

  • July 4

Break:

  • N/A

Last Day of Exams:

  • August 24

Please note that the above dates are tentative and subject to change.

Students may enter the EAP program at the beginning of any semester. Semesters begin in September (Fall Semester), January (Spring Semester), and May (Summer Semester).  

Each level of the EAP program consists for two courses: Writing/Reading and Communication. Each course is 10 hours/week. Together, these two courses make a full-time, 20 hour/week program. Each course lasts 13 weeks (approximately 4 months).

A placement test on the first day of orientation determines where new students begin in the EAP program. If you are a new student, please ensure you arrive in Lethbridge early. More information about placement testing and orientation schedules will be sent to new students closer to the start of the semester.  Returning students who passed their previous EAP course will register in the next level. No placement test is necessary for returning students.  

For EAP Application deadlines, please see here. 

For the deadline to register in EAP classes, please see the Registrar's Office Academic Schedule.