Charting Your Success

The Faculty of Arts & Science — helping you stay on track — one month at a time.

Download the academic advising calendar (2019/20).

  • First day of classes – September 4th
  • Last day for course add/drop & fall registration – September 10th
  • Check your final exam schedule via the Bridge; be sure to plan ahead by noting the final exam period (Dec 7th-16th), you will need to be in Lethbridge during that time
  • Don't miss the Career Fair on September 18th, employers are waiting to meet you
  • Have a class that's not going well? September 24th is the extended drop deadline; after this date, students are assessed full fees
  • Apply to the Co-operative Education program by September 30th for your best chance to secure a spring work term
  • Fees due: October 1st
  • Thanksgiving Day: October 14th (University offices closed)
  • Why wonder, just ask! Visit Arts & Science Academic Advising to help understand your program requirements (M2102)
  • Midterms – take charge of your study habits and book an appointment with a Learning Strategist at the Student Success Centre (AH148)
  • Review the Spring 2020 timetable
  • Check your registration dates on the Bridge
  • Need to change your major? November 1st is the deadline for submission of student program change forms to the Registrar's Office to be effective for the Spring 2020term. This is also the deadline for application for graduation students completing program requirements in the Fall term who want to have this recorded on their transcript
  • Fall Reading Break: November 9th to 15th (No classes, University Offices Open)
  • Remembrance Day observed on November 11th (University offices closed)
  • Can't get into a required course in your major? Access the waitlist
  • Check your registration dates on the Bridge (uleth.ca/bridge)
  • Last day of classes & last chance to withdraw from individual courses or complete withdrawal for the fall semester – December 4th
  • Final exams December 7th to 16th – confirm your final exam schedule via the Bridge
  • Holiday Observance: December 25th to 31st (University offices closed)

Reflection: The December break is a great time to start planning for the summer! Where will your summer take you? Are you going to travel, relax at home, or get a headstart on your career?

  • New Years Day: January 1st (University offices closed)
  • First day of classes – January 6th
  • Last day for add/drop – January 13th
  • Have a class that’s not going well? January 27th is the extended drop deadline; after this date, students are assessed full fees
  • Interested in a career-related summer job? Apply to the Co-operative Education program by January 31st for your best chance for a summer work term
  • Check your final exam schedule via the Bridge; be sure to plan ahead by noting the final exam period (April 7th-18th), you will need to be in Lethbridge during that time
  • Fees due: February 3rd
  • Why wonder, just ask! Visit Arts & Science Academic Advising for questions about your program (M2102)
  • Midterms: take charge of your study habits and book an appointment with a Learning Strategist at the Student Success Centre (AH148)
  • Spring Reading Break: February 15th to 21st (no classes, University offices open)
  • Family Day: February 17th (University offices closed)
  • Summer and Fall 2020 timetable published
  • Deadline for Application for Graduation for Spring Convocation: March 2nd
  • Check your registration dates on the Bridge
  • Not sure if the courses you select will help you land your dream job? Connect with the Career Bridge office (AH151) to find out
  • Papers causing you stress? Make an appointment at the Writing Centre (uHall D522/D524)
  • Can’t get into a required course in your major? Access the waitlist
  • Last day of classes: April 4th
  • Last day to withdraw from individual courses or complete withdrawal for the spring semester: April 6th
  • Final exams: April 7th to 18th – confirm your final exam schedule via the Bridge
  • Good Friday: April 10th (University offices closed)
  • Easter Monday: April 13th (University offices closed)

Need to change your program or major. June 30th is the deadline for submission of student program change forms to the Registrar's Office to be effective for the Fall 2020 term. Have a great summer! And if you'll be back for another year next fall, don't forget to register for your classes. We are here all summer to help.