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 9 (study day) will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on October 11. |
| ƱƱ |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Wednesday class on October 10 (study day) will be made up by following a Wednesday schedule on October 12. |
| ƱƱƱ |
Make-up day in the fall term. The loss of a Monday class on Thanksgiving Day (October 8) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on December 3. |
| ► |
Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Monday class on Victoria Day (May 20) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 29. |
| Δ |
Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Monday class on Canada Day (July 1) will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 2. |
| ** |
Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Tuesday class on July 2 (follows a Monday schedule) will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on July 30. |
| † |
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 2018
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2019
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2019
May.-Aug. |
Course selection period
|
Returning Waterloo students:
May 23-28 (W-M)
New Waterloo students:
July 3-9 (T-M)
|
All students:
Sept. 27 - Oct. 4 (Th - Th)
|
All students:
Jan. 28 - Feb. 7 (M-Th)
|
Drop/Add period begins
|
New Waterloo students:
July 19 (Th)
Returning Waterloo students:
July 23-24 (M-T)
|
All students:
Nov. 19-20 (M-T)
|
All students:
Mar. 25-26 (M-T)
|
| Fees due date |
Aug. 22 (W) |
Dec. 13 (Th) |
Apr. 24 (W) |
| Late fees begin |
Aug. 23 (Th) |
Dec. 14 (F) |
Apr. 25 (Th) |
| Co-op Work Term begins * |
Sept. 4 (T) |
Jan. 7 (M) |
May 6 (M) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 6 (Th) |
Jan. 7 (M) |
May 6 (M) † |
| Add period ends |
Sept. 19 (W)
|
Jan. 20 (U)
|
May 17 (F)
|
| Drop, no penalty period ends; deadline to withdraw from courses with 100% tuition refund |
Sept. 26 (W) |
Jan. 25 (F) |
May 24 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins: WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Sept. 27 (Th) |
Jan. 26 (S) |
May 25 (S) |
| Mid-Term Study Break -- Co-op employment interviews may continue during this period |
Oct. 9, 10 (T, W) |
Feb. 19-22 (T-F) |
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 9 study day |
Oct. 11 (Th) Ʊ
Tuesday schedule used |
not applicable
|
not applicable
|
| Make-up day for Oct 10 study day |
Oct. 12 (F) ƱƱ
Wednesday schedule used |
not applicable |
not applicable |
Make-up day for Victoria Day on May 20
|
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 29 (M) ►
Monday schedule used |
| Deadline for 50% tuition refund |
Oct. 24 (W) |
Feb. 15 (F) |
June 21 (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 (W) |
Jan. 31 (Th) |
June 30 (U) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends: WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for course(s) dropped |
Nov. 19 (M)
|
Mar. 22 (F)
|
July 16 (T)
|
| 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. 20 (T)
|
Mar. 23 (S)
|
July 17 (W)
|
Make-up Day for Thanksgiving Day on October 8
|
Dec. 3 (M) ƱƱƱ
Monday schedule used |
not applicable |
not applicable |
| Make-up Day for Canada Day on July 1 |
not applicable |
not applicable |
July 2 (T) Δ
Monday schedule used
|
| Make-up Day for July 2 |
not applicable
|
not applicable
|
July 30 (T) **
Tuesday schedule used
|
| Lectures or classes end |
Dec. 3 (M)
|
Apr. 5 (F) |
July 30 (T)
|
| Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends: last day to drop a course without a petition |
Dec. 5 (W) |
Apr. 9 (T) |
Aug. 1 (Th) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 26 (F) |
Aug. 23 (F) |
A comprehensive list of important dates information is available on the Quest website.
Examination Dates
Terms and Deadlines
|
Fall 2018
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2019
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2019
May-Aug. |
| Grades due β |
Dec. 4 - Jan. 2
|
Apr. 8 - May 2 (M, Th) |
July 31 - Aug. 27 (W, T)
|
| Pre-examination study days |
Dec. 4, 5 (T, W) |
Apr. 8, 9 (M, T) |
July 31, Aug. 1 (W, Th) |
| On-campus examinations begin |
Dec. 6 (Th) |
Apr. 10 (W) |
Aug. 2 (F)
|
| Online class examination days |
Dec. 7, 8 (F, S) |
Apr. 12, 13 (F, S) |
Aug. 2, Aug. 10 (F, S) |
| On-campus examinations end |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 27 (S) |
Aug. 16 (F)
|
| Unofficial grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 22 (F) |
Apr. 28 (U) |
Aug. 17 (S) |
| Standings and official grades are available in Quest |
Jan. 18 (F)
|
May 22 (W)
|
Sept. 18 (W)
|
Convocation Dates
Fall 2018
Convocation |
Spring 2019
Convocation |
October 26-27 (F-S)
|
June 11-15 (T-S)
|
| Last day to file an "Application to Graduate" is Aug. 1, 2018 (W) |
Last day to file an "Application to Graduate" is Dec. 1, 2018 (S) for spring convocation if degree requirements are completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2019 (F) 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 2018 (Sept.-Dec)
- Labour Day: Sept. 3 (M)
- Thanksgiving Day: Oct. 8 (M)
- closure for the holiday season: Dec. 24-31 (M-M)
Winter 2019 (Jan.-Apr.)
- New Year's Day: Jan. 1 (T)
- Family Day: Feb. 18 (M)
- Good Friday: Apr. 19 (F)
Spring 2019 (May-Aug.)
- Victoria Day: May 20 (M)
- Canada Day: July 1 (M)
- Civic Holiday: 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