Important Dates

Application Deadlines

Timing is everything. Depending on your program, you can apply for admission in the Fall, Winter, or Spring Semester. Check the Academic Schedule for exact dates.

• Fall - Applications open in October and close in mid-August prior to the September start of the semester.
• Winter - Applications open in February and close in mid-December prior to the January start of the semester.
• Spring - Applications open in June and close mid-April prior to the May start of the semester. 

Academic Schedule

These key dates and deadlines for the Academic Year apply to most courses and programs offered at our Grande Prairie and Fairview campuses. Please review this information carefully and contact studentinfo@nwpolytech.ca if you have any questions.

Program Dates

Course-specific requirements, along with program deadlines for withdrawals, refunds, etc., may be found under Admission, Registration, and Tuition and Fees. 

Academic Timetable

Build your timetable and get course details, including start and end dates, location and instructor, with our handy Timetable Builder. 

Apprenticeships

For all apprenticeship programs, please refer to tradesecrets.alberta.ca for the Technical Training Schedule.