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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1st Academic Semester 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
10 entries May 4 → Dec 23, 2026
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1st Academic Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jul 6 → Sep 8, 2026
Bachelor of Education Second Summer Session 2026
Sep 1 → Dec 23, 2026
Bachelor of Education Fall Semester 2026
Sep 8 → Dec 23, 2026
Fall Semester 2026
Jan 4 → May 6, 2027
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2nd Academic Semester 2027
Jan 4 → May 13, 2027
Bachelor of Education Winter Semester 2027
Jan 11 → May 3, 2027
Winter Semester 2027
May 10 → Jun 25, 2027
First Summer Session 2027
May 10 → Aug 27, 2027
Summer Semester 2027 (Full Summer for internships/COOP/other full-summer learning)
Jun 28 → Aug 13, 2027
Second Summer Session 2027
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Andrew Hall Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, the largest residence building on campus.
AVC Atlantic Veterinary College, one of the four veterinary colleges in Canada and a major faculty at UPEI. B
Bernie Bernardine Hall, a traditional-style residence on campus.
Blanchard Blanchard Hall, an apartment-style residence building. P
Panther The official mascot and nickname for UPEI students and athletic teams. S
Samuel's The coffee shop and cafe located within the Robertson Library.
SC The Student Centre, referring to the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. T
The Fox & Fawn The campus pub located in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, formerly known as The Wave.
The Link The indoor pedway system that connects several major buildings on campus, allowing students to avoid the weather.
The Pit The sunken lounge area located in the SDU Main Building, popular for studying and socializing.
The Quad The central green space on campus surrounded by the main academic buildings. U
UPEISU University of Prince Edward Island Student Union, the primary student governing body. W
Wanda Wyatt The main dining hall for students on meal plans, located in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall building.
WUSC World University Service of Canada, a student-led committee that sponsors refugee students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
avc_caf AVC Café
Campus Card The official UPEI student identification card used for library access, meal plans, and building entry.
Dalton Hall The building housing student services, including the Registrar's Office and recruitment.
FSDE The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.
Moodle The online learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
Panther Central The online student portal used for course registration, tuition payments, and accessing official records.
Robertson The Robertson Library, the main academic library on campus.
SDU The SDU Main Building, the oldest building on campus, named after St. Dunstan's University.
The CARI The Bell Aliant Centre, formerly known as Capital Area Recreation Inc., which houses the campus pool and rink.
U-Pass The universal transit pass included in student fees, allowing unlimited access to T3 Transit buses using the student ID.
wanda_wyatt_dining_hall Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1st Academic Semester 2026 runs May 4, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 14 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at University of Prince Edward Island What the product handles for students.
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UPEI celebrates the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation's commitment of $1.2 million The university announced a revitalized Heaslip Undergraduate Award, providing $120,000 annually to support six students with $20,000 each per year.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More UPEI AVC part of new swine health surveillance initiative The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at UPEI is part of a $3.1 million federally funded project to enhance swine health surveillance across Canada.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More Welcome Week is underway! It's not too late to participate! Despite a soggy start and power outage, Welcome Week 2026 is in full swing with activities designed to welcome new and returning students.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Squash PEI player begins legal action against UPEI A member of Squash P.E.I. has initiated legal action following UPEI's decision to demolish squash courts at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More There are no alerts or advisories at the University of Prince Edward Island at this time. There are no alerts or advisories at the University of Prince Edward Island at this time.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at University of Prince Edward Island
Welcome Week: Aerialist Pop-Up and Outdoor Games September 11, 2026
An exciting Aerialist Pop-Up in the Quad featuring interactive fitness and acrobatics demonstrations from Aerial Warehouse, followed by lawn games.
UPEI Women's Soccer vs. Acadia University September 13, 2026
The UPEI Women's Soccer Panthers host the Acadia University Axewomen at 1:00 pm.
Basic Biosafety and Biosecurity Training September 15, 2026
In-person training session for faculty, staff, and students working with biological materials in campus laboratories.
Launch of 'The Alexander Drive Project' September 16, 2026
Book launch for PEI artist and author Sandy Kowalik's social history of a 1948 Charlottetown neighbourhood.
Celebration for Professor Emeritus Brent MacLaine September 17, 2026
A celebration of Dr. Brent MacLaine's contributions to the PEI literary community, featuring poetry readings.
UPEI Homecoming 2026 September 22, 2026
A week-long celebration from September 22–29 featuring varsity games, awards, and donor recognition events.
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