Re: Academic and Return to Residence Schedules for January
Monday, December 20, 2021
To the campus community,
Earlier this afternoon, on behalf of the Academic Leadership Team, I presented recommendations to the University’s Senate related to the schedule for the completion of exams from the fall term and the beginning of the 2022 winter academic term.
I am pleased to report that, after thoughtful discussion, Senate approved a plan that has an on-line exam period early in the new year to allow students to complete all exams deferred from December. Classes will resume on January 17th online after the deferred exam period ends. In-person classes will resume on Monday, January 31st.
Key dates related to exams and the upcoming academic term are presented below:
DATE
ACTION
Wednesday, January 5th
Exam study/review period begins; extended faculty office hours for students (online appointments only)
Friday, January 7th
January exam period begins - Online
Friday, January 14th
January exam period ends - Online
Monday, January 17th
Winter Term classes begin – online only for initial two weeks
Friday, January 28th
No classes -- to facilitate the return of students
Monday, January 31st
In-person classes resume
Monday, February 21st
Winter Study Break begins
Thursday, April 14th
Last Day of Classes
Monday, April 18th
April exam period begins (after Easter weekend)
Thursday, April 28th
April exam period ends
There are some exceptions to the above, including some courses offered in the Faculties of Education and the Rankin School of Nursing. I’ve listed those exceptions below for your reference.
The January online exam schedule is being developed and will be distributed this week.
Return to Residence begins Friday, January 28th
As mentioned above, there will be no classes scheduled on Friday, January 28th to accommodate students returning to residence in preparation for in-person classes to begin on Monday, January 31st. University Housing will be sending more information to students regarding move-in protocols as they become available.
I want to publicly acknowledge and thank the Academic Leadership Team for their tireless work in developing the recommendations that were presented to Senate.
Dr. Tim Hynes Academic Vice-President and Provost (Acting) St. Francis Xavier University
LIST OF EXCEPTIONS
Faculty of Education:
Rankin School of Nursing:
Students in these programs with questions should contact their dean or director.