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Important Dates
Academic Schedule
Red Deer Polytechnic's academic schedule includes when:
- classes start and end each term
- final exams take place
- Reading Week is held, and
- various other dates associated with academic and operational activities.
See a list of important dates below and view the full
2025/2026 Academic Schedule
Future Academic Schedules
Important Dates
| Dec 14, 2026 | First day of Final Exams |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Last day of course waitlist for Winter term |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Last day to apply for Winter term |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Last day of Final Exams |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Deferred Exams written |
| Dec 22, 2026 | Last day for submission of final grades |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Final grades available |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Polytechnic closed at noon |
| Dec 25 - 31, 2026 | Polytechnic closed |
| Jan 1, 2027 | New Year’s Day - Polytechnic closed |
| Jan 5, 2027 | New Student Orientation (NSO) |
| Jan 6, 2027 | First day of classes for Winter term |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Tuition Fees for Winter term due |
| Jan 6, 2027 | Mid-term feedback for Full year courses |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Last day to apply for Supplemental Exams |
| Jan 11, 2027 | Supplemental Exams written |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Last day to register, add or drop Winter term courses |
| Jan 14, 2027 | Last day for tuition refund |
| Feb 15, 2027 | Family Day - Polytechnic closed |
| Feb 16 - 19, 2027 | Reading break - No credit classes |