Agricultural Sciences

Veterinary Technology Important Dates

Location

Vermilion or Blended

Credential

Diploma

Program Length

2 years

Your class schedule, or when your courses are held during the week, can be found on the My Lakeland student portal when available. Usually, one month prior to your program start date.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Academic Year

2024-2025

2024

Aug 12 —Fees due fall term semester 1
Sept 3 —Registration day
Sept 4 —First day of classes, semester 1
Sept 11 —Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 24 —Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth and Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 8 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 2 — Fees due winter term semester 2
Dec 13 — Last day of semester 1, year 1 & 2
Dec 16-Jan 6 — Christmas break for students

2025

Jan 7 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 28 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 17-21 — Reading Week/Spring Break for students
March 14 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
March 28 — Last day of classes, semester 2, year 2
March 31 — First day of practicum, year 2
April 18-21 — Easter break, college closed
April 25 — Last day semester 2, year 1
May 9 — Last day of practicum, year 2
June 6 — Vermilion Campus Convocation

Notes for 2nd year students:

in April of your 2nd year, you should arrange to write the Veterinary Technicians National Exam (VTNE).

2025-2026 (tentative)

2025

Aug 11 — Fees due fall term semester 1
Sept 2 — Registration Day
Sept 3 — First day of classes, semester 1
Sept 10 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 23 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 — Fees due, winter term
Dec 12 — Last day of semester 1, year 1 & 2
Dec 13–Jan 5 — Christmas break for students

2026

Jan 6 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 27 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 16–20 — Reading week/spring break
March 13 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
March 27 — Last day of classes, semester 2, year 2
March 30 — First day of practicum, year 2
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 24 — Last day semester 2, year 1
May 8 — Last day of practicum, year 2
June 5— Vermilion Campus Convocation

Veterinary Technology Important Dates

Academic Year

2024-2025

2025-2026 (tentative)

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