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). |
| ** |
Make-up day for a study day in the fall term. The loss of a Tuesday class on October 11 study day will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on October 13. |
| Ʊ |
Make-up day for a study day in the fall term. The loss of a Wednesday class on October 12 study day will be made up by following a Wednesday schedule on October 14. |
| ► |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Monday class on Thanksgiving Day (October 10) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on December 5, 2016. |
| ƱƱ |
Make-up day for one holiday Monday in the spring term. To balance the days, the loss of one holiday Monday class during the spring term will be made up by following a Monday schedule on May 23. |
| † |
Renison Social Work (BSW) students should consult with Renison 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.
|
Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2016
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2017
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2017
May-Aug.
|
Course selection period
|
Returning Waterloo students:
May 20 - 30 (F-M)
New Waterloo students:
July 5 - 11 (T-M)
|
All students:
Sept 21 - 27 (W-T)
|
All students:
Jan 20 - 26 (F - Th)
|
Drop/Add period begins
|
New Waterloo students:
July 21(Th)
Returning Waterloo students:
July 25 (M)
|
All students:
Nov 21 (M)
|
All students:
Mar 27 (M)
|
| Fees Due Date |
Aug 24 (W)
|
Dec 13, 2016 (T)
|
Apr 24 (M)
|
| Late Fees begin |
Aug 25 (Th)
|
Dec 14, 2016 (W)
|
Apr 25 (T)
|
| Co-op Work Term begins * |
Aug 29 (M)
|
Jan 2 (M) |
May 1 (M) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept 8 (Th)
|
Jan 3 (T)
|
May 1 (M) †
|
| Add period ends |
Sept 21 (W)
|
Jan 16 (M) |
May 12 (F)
|
| Drop, no penalty period ends; deadline to withdraw from courses with 100% tuition refund |
Sept 28 (W) |
Jan 23 (M) |
May 19 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Sept 29 (Th) |
Jan 24 (T) |
May 20 (S) |
Study days -- Co-op employment interviews may continue during this period
|
Oct 11, 12 (T, W) |
Feb 20 - 24 (M-F) |
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 11 study day |
Oct 13 (Th)**
Tuesday schedule used
|
not applicable
|
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 12 study day |
Oct 14 (F) Ʊ
Wednesday schedule used
|
not applicable
|
not applicable |
| Make-up day for one holiday in spring term to balance the days |
not applicable |
not applicable
|
May 23 (T) Ʊ Ʊ
Monday schedule used
|
| Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund |
Oct 26 (W) |
Feb 21 (T) |
June 16 (F)
|
| Fee arrangement deadline. Late Fees Arrangement form required to become fees arranged after these dates; visit Student Financial Services for more information |
Oct 31 (M) |
Jan 31 (T) |
June 30 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends:
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Nov 18 (F)
|
Mar 17 (F)
|
July 7 (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 19 (S)
|
Mar 18 (S)
|
July 10 (M)
|
Make-up Day for Thanksgiving Day on October 10
|
Dec 5 (M) ►
Monday schedule used
|
not applicable
|
not applicable
|
Lectures or classes end
|
Dec 5 (M)
|
Apr 3 (M)
|
July 25 (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 7 (W) |
Apr 6 (Th) |
July 27 (Th) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec 16 (F) |
Apr 28 (F) |
Aug 25 (F)
|
A comprehensive list of important dates information is available on Quest.
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2016
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2017
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2017
May-Aug. |
| Grades Due β |
Dec 8-Jan 3, 2017
(Th - T)
|
Apr 7 - May 2 (F-T)
|
July 28 - Aug 29 (F-T)
|
| Pre-Examination Study Days |
Dec 6, 7 (T, W) |
Apr 4, 5, 6
(T, W, Th) |
July 26, 27 (W, Th) |
|
English Language Proficiency Exam Dates (ELPE), visit the Writing Centre website.
Fall 2016
ELPE for new Waterloo Science students: September 23 & 24
(F & S)
ELPE for new Waterloo Engineering students: September 24 (S)
ELPE for new Waterloo Arts students in programs from these departments, GBDA, AFM, and CFM: September 24 (S)
ELPE for remaining eligible students: December 7 (W)
Winter 2017
ELPE for new Waterloo students: January 13 (F)
ELPE for remaining eligible students: April 6 (Th)
Spring 2017
Not applicable
|
See dates below |
See dates below
|
Not applicable
|
| On-Campus Examinations begin |
Dec 8 (Th) |
Apr 7 (F)
|
July 28 (F)
|
| On-line Class Examination Days |
Dec 9, 10 (F, S) |
Apr 7, 8 (F, S) |
July 28, 29 (F, S) |
| On-Campus Examinations end |
Dec 22 (Th)
|
Apr 25 (T) |
Aug 11 (F)
|
| Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec 23 (F) |
Apr 26 (W)
|
Aug 14 (M)
|
| Standings and Official Grades are available in Quest |
Jan 20, 2017 (F)
|
May 19 (F) |
Sept 22 (F) |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2016
Convocation |
Spring 2017
Convocation |
| Oct 21, 22 (F, S) |
June 13 - 17 (T - S)
|
| Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate" form is Aug. 1, 2016 (M) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate" form is Dec. 1, 2016 (Th) for spring convocation if degree requirements are completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2017 (W) 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 2016
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2017
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2017
May-Aug. |
| Labour Day |
Sept. 5 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Oct. 10 (M) |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Closure for the Holiday Season
|
Dec. 24 - Jan 2
(S - M)
|
not applicable |
not applicable |
New Year's Day observance
|
not applicable |
Jan. 2 (M) |
not applicable |
| Family Day |
not applicable |
Feb. 20 (M) |
not applicable |
| Good Friday |
not applicable |
Apr. 14 (F) |
not applicable |
| Victoria Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 22 (M) |
| Canada Day |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 3 (M) |
| Civic Holiday |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Aug. 7 (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