The Office of the Registrar provides academic services and systems for prospective and current students - from initial contact, to application and admission, through course registration, academic advising, and graduation. We are your source for a wide range of academic services and information and are responsible for maintaining the integrity of your official academic record. The Office of the Registrar strives to recruit the best possible students into the University and to support the University's educational mission by providing high-quality services to the entire University community: students, professors, administrators, graduates and the general public. We strive to provide the most current, up-to-date information and are here to assist you through all phases of your enrolment at the University.
Your Registrar Roadmap
Learn how the Registrar’s Office supports you through each stage of your journey at Nipissing, from getting started to graduation.
Future Students Applications Enrolment Academic Support Post-Graduation
Future Students
Explore Programs
Undergraduate Admission & How to Apply
Graduate Admission Requirements
English Language Proficiency Policy
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Academic Dates & Academic Calendar Archives
Academic Dates by year
Spring/Summer 2026
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| SP01X | May 4, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| SP02X | May 25, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| SPX0X | May 4, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| SU01X | June 22, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| SU02X | July 13, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| SUX0X | June 22, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| SSXXX | May 4, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| SS/SP/SU REGISTRATION OPENS | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| SP REGISTRATION CLOSES** | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| SS REGISTRATION CLOSES** | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| SU REGISTRATION CLOSES** | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SP01X) | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SP02X) | Friday, June 5, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SPXOX) | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SSXXX) | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SU01X) | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SU02X) | Friday, July 24, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (SUX0X) | Friday, July 17, 2026 |
**Students withdrawing after this date, but before the respective withdrawal dates will receive a WDR on their academic record.
Summer Institutes:
Registration for Summer Institute courses will be permitted until the end of the second (2nd) day the Summer Institute course begins. You may also drop a Summer Institute course before or at the end of the second (2nd) day it starts. Summer Institute courses may be dropped without academic consequence by midnight on the third (3rd) day. Summer Institute courses dropped after the third (3rd) day will be recorded as a WDR.
For a 100% credit, you must drop the course within the first two (2) days of the course. Should you drop the course on the third (3rd) day, you will receive a 50% tuition credit. Courses dropped after the third (3rd) day will not receive a refund/credit.
Spring/Summer 2026 - Graduate Studies Registration Dates
| SS Start | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| SS End | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| SS Reg Open | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| SS Reg Close | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| WDR Appears on transcript if dropped after | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
* Dates subject to change without notice.*
To view Nipissing's Academic Calendar from previous years, select the year you want to view:
- To view the 2024-2025 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2023-2024 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2022-2023 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2021-2022 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2020-2021 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2019-2020 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2018-2019 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2017-2018 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2016-2017 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
- To view the 2015-2016 version of Nipissing's Academic Calendar, please click here.
Use the links below to access previous PDF versions of our Academic Calendar.
- Academic Calendar 2014-2015
- Academic Calendar 2013-2014
- Academic Calendar 2012-2013
- Academic Calendar 2011-2012
- Academic Calendar 2010-2011
For Academic Calendars from 2009-10 and earlier, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@nipissingu.ca.
Office of the Registrar
Comprised of Academic Advising, Admissions, and Records & Registration, supporting students from application to graduation.
General Contact
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4600 | Fax: 705-495-1772 | Email: registrar@nipissingu.ca
Academic Advising
Provides guidance on academic planning, program requirements, and policies. Available year-round by appointment, with weekly drop-in sessions.
Email: advising@nipissingu.ca
Admissions
Processes and evaluates applications, answers applicant questions, and supports admission to all academic programs.
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4600
Email: admissions@nipissingu.ca
Records & Registration
Offers services including transcripts, enrolment verification, course registration, timetables, exams, room bookings, and graduation support for students, faculty, and the public.
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4600
Emails: registrar@nipissingu.ca | transcripts@nipissingu.ca | exams@nipissingu.ca
Office Hours
Regular Hours (September to April)
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours (May to August)
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By Mail
Office of the Registrar
Nipissing University
PO Box 5002
100 College Drive
North Bay, ON P1B 8L7