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 terms 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). |
| Ʊ |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Tuesday class on October 10 (study day) will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on October 12. |
| ƱƱ |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Wednesday class on October 11 (study day) will be made up by following a Wednesday schedule on October 13. |
| ƱƱƱ |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Monday class on Thanksgiving Day (October 9) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on December 4. |
| ** |
Make-up day in the winter term. The loss of a Friday class on Good Friday (March 30) will be made up by following a Friday schedule on April 4. |
| ► |
Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Monday class on Victoria Day (May 21) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on May 22. |
| Δ |
Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Monday class on Canada Day (July 2) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 25. |
| † |
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 2017
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2018
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2018
May.-Aug. |
Course selection period
|
Returning Waterloo students:
May 23-29 (T-M)
New Waterloo students:
July 4-10 (T-M)
|
All students:
Sept. 26-Oct. 3 (T-T)
|
All students:
Jan. 23-30 (T-T)
|
Drop/Add period begins
|
New Waterloo students:
July 20 (Th)
Returning Waterloo students:
July 24 (M)
|
All students:
Nov. 20 (M)
|
All students:
Mar. 26 (M)
|
| Fees due date |
Aug. 23 (W) |
Dec. 12 (T) |
Apr. 24 (T) |
| Late fees begin |
Aug. 24 (Th) |
Dec. 13 (W) |
Apr. 25 (W) |
| Co-op Work Term begins * |
Sept. 5 (T) |
Jan. 2 (T) |
May 1 (T) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 7 (Th) |
Jan. 3 (W) |
May 1 (T) † |
| Add period ends |
Sept. 20 (W) |
Jan. 16 (T) |
May 14 (M) |
| Drop, no penalty period ends; deadline to withdraw from courses with 100% tuition refund |
Sept. 27 (W) |
Jan. 23 (T) |
May 22 (T) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins: WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Sept. 28 (Th) |
Jan. 24 (W) |
May 23 (W) |
| Study days -- Co-op employment interviews may continue during this period |
Oct. 10, 11 (T, W) |
Feb. 20-23 (T-F) |
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 10 study day |
Oct. 12 (Th) Ʊ
Tuesday schedule used |
not applicable
|
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 11 study day |
Oct. 13 (F) ƱƱ
Wednesday schedule used |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Make-up day for Victoria Day on May 21 |
not applicable |
not applicable |
May 22 (T) ►
Monday schedule used |
| Deadline for 50% tuition refund |
Oct. 25 (W) |
Feb. 23 (F) |
June 19 (T) |
| Fee arrangement deadline. Late Fees Arrangement form required to become fees arranged after these dates; visit Student Financial Services for more information |
Oct. 31 (T) |
Jan. 31 (W) |
June 30 (S) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends: WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Nov. 20 (M) |
Mar. 20 (T) |
July 11 (W) |
| 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. 21 (T) |
Mar. 21 (W) |
July 12 (Th) |
| Make-up Day for Thanksgiving Day on October 9 |
Dec. 4 (M) ƱƱƱ
Monday schedule used |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Make-up Day for Good Friday on March 30 |
not applicable |
Apr. 4 (W) **
Friday schedule used
|
not applicable
|
| Make-up Day for Canada Day observance on July 2 |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 25 (W) Δ
Monday schedule used
|
| Lectures or classes end |
Dec. 4 (M)
|
Apr. 4 (W) |
July 25 (W)
|
| Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends: last day to drop a course without a petition |
Dec. 6 (W) |
Apr. 8 (U) |
July 27 (F) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 22 (F) |
Apr. 27 (F) |
Aug. 24 (F) |
A comprehensive list of important dates information is available on the Quest website.
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2017
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2018
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2018
May-Aug. |
| Grades due β |
Dec. 7-Jan. 2 (Th, T) |
Apr. 5-May 1 (Th, T) |
July 28-Aug. 27 (S, M) |
| Pre-examination study days |
Dec. 5, 6 (T, W) |
Apr. 5, 6 (Th, F) |
July 26, 27 (Th, F) |
|
English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) dates, visit the Communications Requirement website.
|
ELPE for new Waterloo Science students: Sept. 22, 23 (F, S)
ELPE for new Waterloo Engineering students: Sept. 23 (S)
ELPE for new Waterloo Arts students in programs from these departments, GBDA, AFM, and CFM: Sept. 23 (S)
ELPE for remaining eligible students: Dec. 6 (W)
|
ELPE for new Waterloo Science students: Jan. 12 (F)
ELPE for remaining eligible students: Apr. 6 (F) |
Not applicable
|
| On-campus examinations begin |
Dec. 7 (Th) |
Apr. 9 (M) |
July 28 (S)
|
| Online class examination days |
Dec. 8, 9 (F, S) |
Apr. 13, 14 (F, S) |
July 28, Aug. 3 (S, F) |
| On-campus examinations end |
Dec. 21 (Th) |
Apr. 24 (T) |
Aug. 11 (S)
|
| Unofficial grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 22 (F) |
Apr. 26 (W) |
Aug. 13 (M) |
| Standings and official grades are available in Quest |
Jan. 19 (F) |
May 18 (F) |
Sept. 19 (W) |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2017
Convocation |
Spring 2018
Convocation |
| Oct. 20, 21 (F, S) |
June 12-16 (T-S)
|
| Last day to file an "Application to Graduate" is Aug. 1, 2017 (T) |
Last day to file an "Application to Graduate" is Dec. 1, 2017 (F) for spring convocation if degree requirements are completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2018 (Th) deadline applies. |
Visit the Ceremony details, dates, and 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
Fall 2017 (Sept.-Dec)
- Labour Day: Sept. 4 (M)
- Thanksgiving Day: Oct. 9 (M)
- closure for the holiday season: Dec. 25-29 (M-F)
Winter 2018 (Jan.-Apr.)
- New Year's Day: Jan. 1 (M)
- Family Day: Feb. 19 (M)
- Good Friday: Mar. 30 (F)
Spring 2018 (May-Aug.)
- Victoria Day: May 21 (M)
- Canada Day observance: July 2 (M)
- Civic Holiday: Aug. 6 (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