Legend for all tables on this page:
| Key |
Description |
| (M) |
Monday |
| (T) |
Tuesday |
| (W) |
Wednesday |
| (Th) |
Thursday |
| (F) |
Friday |
| (S) |
Saturday |
| (U) |
Sunday |
| ✶ |
Co-op work-term start and end dates. Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
| ✚ |
A Friday Class Schedule is a timetable of classes delivered on a Friday (to compensate for loss of teaching days in a term due to holidays or other reasons). Monday, April 8 has been designated as "Friday" for the winter 2013 term. Instructors of Friday classes will hold their last class on Monday, April 8. (Instructors of Monday classes will hold their last class on Monday, April 1.) |
| ► |
A Monday Class Schedule is a timetable of classes delivered on a Monday (to compensate for loss of teaching days in a term due to holidays or other reasons). Tuesday, July 30 has been designated as "Monday" for the spring 2013 term. Instructors of Monday classes will hold their last class on Tuesday, July 30. (Instructors of Tuesday classes will hold their last class on Tuesday, July 23.) |
| ‡ |
Co-operative employment interviews may continue during this period. |
| † |
The dates for Social Work differ than that specified above. Renison Social Work (BSW) students should consult the Renison Calendar for relevant dates in the spring term. |
| β |
Grades for on-campus courses are due in the Registrar's Office throughout this period. Due dates for specific courses are normally scheduled seven days from the date of the final examination. Grades for courses without a scheduled final examination are normally due 14 days after the start of the examinations. Grades for online courses are due on the last date of the periods specified in the chart below. |
| Δ |
Visit the Writing Centre for more information. |
Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Pre-Enrollment Course Selection Week |
Feb. 27-Mar. 4 (M-U) |
June 18-25, 2012 (M-M)
date change approved
|
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2012 (M-U) |
| Class Enrollment Appointments |
June 4-9 (M-S) for continuing students |
Oct. 8-13, 2012 (M-S) |
Feb. 4-9 (M-S) |
| Class Enrollment Period for students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo |
July 9-22 (M-U) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Open Class Enrollment begins |
July 23 (M) |
Oct. 15, 2012 (M) |
Feb. 11 (M) |
| Co-operative Work Term begins * |
Aug. 27 (M) |
Jan. 2 (W) |
Apr. 29 (M) |
| Fees Due Date |
Aug. 27 (M) |
Dec. 17, 2012 (M) |
Apr. 29 (M) |
| Late Fees begin |
Aug. 28 (T) |
Dec. 18, 2012 (T) |
Apr. 30 (T) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 10 (M) |
Jan. 7 (M) |
May 6 † (M) |
| Open Online Class Enrollment ends |
Sept. 14 (F) |
Jan. 11 (F) |
May 10 (F) |
| Open Class Enrollment ends |
Sept. 21 (F) |
Jan. 18 (F) |
May 17 (M) |
| Drop, No Penalty Period ends |
Sept. 28 (F) |
Jan. 25 (F) |
May 24 (F) |
| Deadline to Drop or Withdraw from Courses with 100% Tuition Refund |
Sept. 28 (F) |
Jan. 25 (F) |
May 24 (F) |
Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped during this period. |
Sept. 29 (S) |
Jan. 26 (S) |
May 25 (S) |
| Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund |
Oct. 26 (F) |
Feb. 22 (F) |
June 21 (F) |
| Reading Week ‡ |
N/A |
Feb. 18-22 (M-F) |
N/A |
| Petition to the Registrar to Register Late form required to become fees arranged after these dates. Visit Student Accounts for more information. |
Oct. 31 (W) |
Jan. 31 (Th) |
June 30 (U) |
Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped. |
Nov. 16 (F) |
Mar. 22 (F)
date change approved |
July 12 (F) |
Drop, Penalty 2 Period begins
WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade assigned for course(s) dropped. Engineering students: See Engineering-specific regulations regarding course load and withdrawal. |
Nov. 17 (S) |
Mar. 23 (S)
date change approved
|
July 13 (S) |
| Lectures end |
Dec. 3 (M) |
Apr. 8 (M)
Note: Friday class schedule used ✚ |
July 30 (T)
Note: Monday class schedule used ► |
Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends
WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade assigned for course(s) dropped. Last Day to Drop a Course Without a Petition. |
Dec. 5 (W) |
Apr. 10 (W) |
Aug. 5 (M) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 26 (F) |
Aug. 23 (F) |
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Pre-Examination Study Days |
Dec. 4, 5 (T, W) |
Apr. 9-10 (T-W) |
July 31- Aug. 5 (W-M) |
| On-Campus Examinations begin |
Dec. 6 (Th) |
Apr. 11 (Th) |
Aug. 6 (T)
|
| On-line Class Examination Days |
Dec. 7, 8 (F, S) |
Apr. 12, 13 (F, S) |
Aug. 9, 10 (F, S) |
| Grades Due β |
Dec. 13-21, 2012 (Th-F) and Jan. 6, 2013 (U) |
Apr. 18 (Th) - May 5 (U) |
Aug. 13-29 (T-Th)
|
| On-Campus Examinations end |
Dec. 20 (Th) |
Apr. 25 (Th) |
Aug. 17 (S)
|
| Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 26 (F) |
Aug. 19 (M) |
| Standings and Official Grades available in Quest |
Jan. 21, 2013 (M) |
May 21 (T) |
Sept. 16 (M) |
| English Language Proficiency Examination (PAC) |
Sept. 5 (W) Δ
all students except Architecture; date and location for Architecture students is to be announced.
Dec. 5 (W)
|
Apr. 10 (W) |
not applicable |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2012
Convocation |
Spring 2013
Convocation |
| Oct. 19, 20 (F, S) |
June 11-15 (T-S) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Aug. 1, 2012 (M) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Dec. 1, 2012 (Th) if degree requirements are being completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2013 (Th) deadline applies. |
Visit the Ceremony Dates & Times page on the Registrar's Office website for convocation and ceremony date information. Convocation ceremonies are held in the Physical Activities Complex (PAC).
Holidays and University Closures
Holidays and Closures
|
Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Labour Day |
Sept. 3 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Oct. 8 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Christmas Holidays |
Dec. 24-31 (M-M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| New Year's Holiday |
not applicable |
Jan. 1 (T) |
not applicable |
| Family Day |
not applicable |
Feb. 18 (M) |
not applicable |
| Good Friday |
not applicable |
Mar. 29 (F) |
not applicable |
| Victoria Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 20 (M) |
| Canada Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 1 (M) |
| Civic Holiday |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Aug. 5 (M) |
Some University Departments may be open for limited service on these days.
Also see list of Paid Holidays for more holiday date information on the Human Resources website.
University of Waterloo Committees and Meeting Dates