Teaching commences on the second Tuesday after Labour Day. The academic year is made up of two semesters plus one special interim semester in January.
Semester I (September to December)
Approximately 12 weeks of lectures (including a brief reading period in October)
January Interim
Approximately two weeks of special lectures on a specific topic
Semester II (January to April)
Approximately 13 weeks of lectures (including a reading week at the end of February or beginning of March)
Calendar dates for the 2025-2026 academic year
| Semester 2 | |
|---|---|
| January 6 – 16 | Interim Semester |
| January 9 – 10 | CRTS Conference |
| January 19 | Semester 2 Lectures Begin |
| February 16 | Family Day – No Classes |
| March 2 – 6 | Reading Week |
| April 3 – 6 | Easter Recess |
| April 17 | Last Day of Classes |
| April 21 – May 1 | Examination Period |
Calendar dates for the 2026-2027 academic year
| Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| September 11 | Convocation |
| September 14 | Orientation Day |
| September 15 | First Day of Classes |
| October 12 | Thanksgiving Day – No Classes |
| October 13 – 15 | Reading Break |
| December 4 | Last Day of Classes |
| December 8 – 18 | Examination Period |
| Semester 2 | |
| January 7 – 15 | Interim Semester |
| January 18 | Semester 2 Lectures Begin |
| February 15 | Family Day – No Classes |
| March 1 – 5 | Reading Week |
| March 26 – 29 | Easter Recess |
| April 16 | Last Day of Classes |
| April 20 – 30 | Examination Period |
