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 are expected to be 16 weeks in duration. Actual start and end dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements in consultation with Co-operative Education & Career Action (CECA). |
| ► |
The loss of a Friday class on Good Friday (April 3) will be made up immediately that week by following a Friday schedule on Monday, April 6. Consequently, classes scheduled on Monday will not meet that day. |
| Ʊ |
The loss of a Wednesday class on Canada Day (July 1) will be made up by following a Wednesday schedule on July 28. Consequently, classes scheduled on Tuesday 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.
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| Δ |
Visit the Writing Centre for more information. |
Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2014
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2015
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2015
May-Aug. |
Course selection week
|
Upper-year students:
March 3-9 (M-U)
First-year students:
June 23-29 (M-U)
|
All students:
July 28 - August 4 (M-M)
|
November 26 - December 3
(Quest will be down on November 29 & 30)
|
Drop/Add period begins
|
First-year students:
July 17 (Th)
Upper-year students:
July 21 (M)
|
Nov. 24 (M) |
March 30
|
| Co-operative Work Term begins * |
Aug. 25 (M) |
Jan. 5 (M) |
May 4 (M) |
| Fees Due Date |
Aug. 25 (M) |
Dec. 10, 2014 (W) |
Apr. 27 (M) |
| Late Fees begin |
Aug. 26 (T)
|
Dec. 11, 2014 (Th) |
Apr. 28 (T) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 8 (M) |
Jan. 5 (M) |
May 4 (M) † |
| Add period ends |
Sept. 19 (F) |
Jan. 16 (F) |
May 15 (F) |
| Drop, No Penalty Period ends |
Sept. 26 (F) |
Jan. 23 (F) |
May 22 (F) |
| Deadline to Drop or Withdraw from Courses with 100% Tuition Refund |
Sept. 26 (F) |
Jan. 23 (F) |
May 22 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Sept. 27 (S) |
Jan. 24 (S) |
May 23 (S) |
| Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund |
Oct. 24 (F) |
Feb. 20 (F) |
June 19 (F) |
| Reading Week ‡ |
not applicable |
Feb. 16-20 (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 (F) |
Jan. 31 (S) |
June 30 (T) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Nov. 14 (F) |
Mar. 20 (F)
|
July 10 (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. 15 (S) |
Mar. 21 (S)
|
July 11 (S) |
| Lectures end and make-up day |
Dec. 1 (M) |
Apr. 6 ► (M) |
July 28 Ʊ (T) |
| 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. 3 (W) |
Apr. 9 (Th) |
Aug. 3 (M) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 19 (F) |
May 1 (F) |
Aug. 28 (F) |
A comprehensive list of important dates information is available on Quest.
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2014
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2015
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2015
May-Aug. |
| Grades Due β |
Dec. 2 - Jan. 5, 2015 (T-M) |
Apr. 7 - May 3 (T-S) |
July 29 - Aug. 30 (W-S) |
| Pre-Examination Study Days |
Dec. 2, 3 (T, W) |
Apr. 7-9 (T-Th) |
July 29 - Aug. 3 (W-M) |
|
English Language Proficiency Examination (Physical Activities Complex)
|
Sept. dates to be determined Δ
Dec. 3 (W)
|
Apr. 9 (Th)
|
not applicable |
| On-Campus Examinations begin |
Dec. 4 (Th) |
Apr. 10 (F) |
Aug. 4 (T)
|
| On-line Class Examination Days |
Dec. 5, 6 (F, S) |
Apr. 10, 11 (F, S) |
Aug. 7, 8 (F, S) |
| On-Campus Examinations end |
Dec. 19 (F) |
Apr. 25 (S) |
Aug. 15 (S)
|
| Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 22 (M) |
Apr. 27 (M) |
Aug. 17 (M) |
| Standings and Official Grades available in Quest |
Jan. 23, 2015 (F) |
May 22 (F) |
Sept. 18 (F) |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2014
Convocation |
Spring 2015
Convocation |
| Oct. 24, 25 (F, S) |
June 9-13 (T-S) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Aug. 1, 2014 (F) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Dec. 1, 2014 (M) if degree requirements are being completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2015 (U) 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 2014
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2015
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2015
May-Aug. |
| Labour Day |
Sept. 1 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Oct. 13 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Christmas Holidays |
Dec. 24-31 (W-W) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| New Year's Holiday |
not applicable |
Jan. 1 (Th) |
not applicable |
| Additional Day |
not applicable |
Jan. 2 (F) |
not applicable |
| Family Day |
not applicable |
Feb. 16 (M) |
not applicable |
| Good Friday |
not applicable |
Apr. 3 (F) |
not applicable |
| Victoria Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 18 (M) |
| Canada Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 1 (W) |
| Civic Holiday |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Aug. 3 (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