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. |
| ► |
The loss of a Monday class on Victoria Day will be made up immediately that week by following a Monday schedule on Wednesday May 21. Consequently, classes scheduled on Wednesday will not meet that day. |
| ‡ |
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 form more information. |
Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2013
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2014
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2014
May-Aug. |
Course selection week
|
Upper-year students:
Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 (M-U)
First-year students:
July 8 - 21 (M-U)
|
Upper-year students:
June 17-23, 2013 (M-U)
and
Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2013 (M-U)
First-year students:
Sept. 23-Oct. 6 (M-U)
|
Nov. 18-24, 2013 (M-U)
|
Drop/Add period begins
|
First-year students:
July 25 (Th)
Upper-year students:
July 29 (M)
|
Nov. 11, 2013 (M) |
Apr. 7 (U)
|
| Co-operative Work Term begins * |
Aug. 26 (M) |
Jan. 6 (M) |
Apr. 28 (M) |
| Fees Due Date |
Aug. 26 (M) |
Dec. 12, 2013 (Th) |
Apr. 28 (M) |
| Late Fees begin |
Aug. 27 (T)
|
Dec. 13, 2013 (F) |
Apr. 29 (T) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 9 (M) |
Jan. 6 (M) |
May 5 (M) † |
| Add period for online ends |
Sept. 13 (F) |
Jan. 10 (F) |
May 16 (F) revised |
| Add period ends |
Sept. 20 (F) |
Jan. 17 (F) |
May 16 (F) |
| Make-up Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 21 (W)
Note: Monday class schedule used ► |
| Drop, No Penalty Period ends |
Sept. 27 (F) |
Jan. 24 (F) |
May 23 (F) |
| Deadline to Drop or Withdraw from Courses with 100% Tuition Refund |
Sept. 27 (F) |
Jan. 24 (F) |
May 23 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Sept. 28 (S) |
Jan. 25 (S) |
May 24 (S) |
| Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund |
Oct. 25 (F) |
Feb. 21 (F) |
June 20 (F) |
| Reading Week ‡ |
not applicable |
Feb. 17-21 (M-F) |
not applicable |
| Petition to the Registrar to Register Late form required to become fees arranged after these dates; visit Student Accounts for more information |
Oct. 31 (Th) |
Jan. 31 (F) |
June 30 (M) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Nov. 15 (F) |
Mar. 21 (F)
|
July 11 (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. 16 (S) |
Mar. 22 (S)
|
July 12 (S) |
| Lectures end |
Dec. 2 (M) |
Apr. 4 (F) |
July 30 (W)
|
| 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. 4 (W) |
Apr. 7 (M) |
Aug. 4 (M) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 20 (F) |
Apr. 25 (F) |
Aug. 22 (F) |
A comprehensive list of important dates information is available on Quest.
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2013
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2014
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2014
May-Aug. |
| Grades Due β |
Dec. 2 - Jan. 5, 2014 (M-U) |
Apr. 4 - May 4 (F-U) |
July 23 - Sept. 1 (W-M) |
| Pre-Examination Study Days |
Dec. 3, 4 (T, W) |
Apr. 5-7 (S-M) |
July 31- Aug. 4 (Th-M) |
| English Language Proficiency Examination (Physical Activities Complex) |
Sept. 4, 5 Δ(W,Th)
Dec. 4 (W) |
Apr. 7 (M) |
not applicable |
| On-Campus Examinations begin |
Dec. 5 (Th) |
Apr. 8 (T) |
Aug. 5 (T)
|
| On-line Class Examination Days |
Dec. 6, 7 (F, S) |
Apr. 11, 12 (F, S) |
Aug. 8, 9 (F, S) |
| On-Campus Examinations end |
Dec. 20 (F) |
Apr. 24 (Th) |
Aug. 16 (S)
|
| Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 23 (M) |
Apr. 25 (F) |
Aug. 18 (M) |
| Standings and Official Grades available in Quest |
Jan. 23, 2014 (Th) |
May 21 (W) |
Sept. 17 (W) |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2013
Convocation |
Spring 2014
Convocation |
| Oct. 25, 26 (F, S) |
June 10-14 (T-S) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Aug. 1, 2013 (Th) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Dec. 1, 2013 (U) if degree requirements are being completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2014 (S) 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 2013
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2014
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2014
May-Aug. |
| Labour Day |
Sept. 2 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Oct. 14 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Christmas Holidays |
Dec. 24-31 (T-T) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| New Year's Holiday |
not applicable |
Jan. 1 (W) |
not applicable |
| Family Day |
not applicable |
Feb. 17 (M) |
not applicable |
| Good Friday |
not applicable |
Apr. 18 (F) |
not applicable |
| Victoria Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 19 (M) |
| Additional Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
June 30 (M) |
| Canada Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 1 (T) |
| Civic Holiday |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Aug. 4 (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