Important Dates and Deadlines
Academic Dates
by Term
Application Deadlines and Admission
Deposit and Tuition
Fee Dates
Please note that dates are subject to change without notice.
Non-Competitive Programs
Applications to open (not competitive) programs are processed on a first come, first serve basis starting in November each year. The Admissions Office will continue to issue acceptances to open programs until the program meets capacity until the start of the term.
Competitive Programs
| Program Start Date | Last date to submit an application for equal consideration to competitive programs | Last date to submit portfolio, test scores and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs | Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | February 1, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | Mid-March |
| January 2026 | June 5, 2025 | July 10, 2025 | Late July |
| May 2026 | October 29, 2025 | November 19, 2025 | Late November |
| Program Start Date | Last date to submit an application for equal consideration to competitive programs | Last date to submit portfolio, test scores and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs | Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | February 1, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | Mid-March |
| January 2027 | June 5, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | Late July |
| May 2027 | October 30, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | Late November |
Admission Requirements:
All applicants are responsible to ensure that proof of meeting all admission requirements is received by Niagara College Admissions according to the Application Deadlines Schedule above. Further information can be found at the below links.
What is a Competitive Program?
Competitive programs are noted on the program listing on the Program Availability page. A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. Some competitive programs do not accept applications later than the equal consideration date.
Mid-Term Breaks and “7-1-7” Course Delivery
Niagara College follows a 7-1-7 semester schedule. Each term is 15 weeks overall, made up of 7 weeks of instruction, a 1 week break and another 7 weeks of instruction. There is a break between each term. This schedule allows us to deliver your courses consistently, regardless of term or start date.
Some programs have exceptions to this rule—please check the dates calendar for your term for details. Break weeks are marked as Mid-Term Break on the dates calendar. There is no separate exam week. All evaluations are completed by the last day of class.
Some services on-campus may have reduced hours, or may be closed. Keep an eye on NC News and our social media accounts for service hour updates.
Did you know?
Break weeks at Niagara College are also called Reading Weeks.
What programs are open?
For program status (open, closed, waitlisted) see: Program Availability.
How and when can I pay my fees?
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