Academic Year ACAD's academic year runs from September to August. The fall semester starts in September and ends in December and the winter semester starts in January and ends in April. All instruction at ACAD is in English. All applicants are eligible to apply for Entrance Scholarships. ACAD maintains a housing registry, which lists numerous accommodations available near the campus.
Housing can be very difficult to obtain due to low vacancy rates in Calgary.
International students are advised to begin to locate housing in May and June. At the beginning of each semester, Student Services provides a New Student Orientation Program to introduce new students to College staff and facilities. During Orientation, students have the opportunity to meet other new students and to tour the ACAD campus. Personal and career counselling as well as study skill assistance is available to all students on campus. Sports ACAD students can participate in a variety of sports and physical activities at the SAIT Campus Centre.