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Dates and Deadlines

Important dates for Fall Semester

September 5 (Tuesday): First day of classes.

September 18 (Monday): Last day for 90% refund of fees for full withdrawal or 100% refund of fees for partial withdrawal.

September 19 (Tuesday): Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

September 20 (Wednesday): Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.

October 1 (Sunday): Last day for 50% refund of fees for course withdrawal.

October 2 (Monday): National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed; University closed.

October 9 (Monday): Thanksgiving Day; University closed.

October 15 (Sunday): Students with fees owing will be de-registered from all Fall courses.

November 13 (Monday): Remembrance Day observed; University closed.

November 14-17 (Tuesday - Friday): Fall Semester Study Days for Academic programs.

November 27 (Monday): Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Fall Semester courses, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

December 8 (Friday): Last day of classes.

December 11 (Monday): First day of final examinations.

December 20 (Wednesday): Last day of final examinations.

December 29 (Friday): Final Fall Semester grades due.

December 23 to January 1: University closed.

January 8 (Monday): First day of classes for Spring Semester.

January 19 (Friday): Last day for 90% refund of fees for full withdrawal or 100% refund of fees for partial withdrawal for Spring Semester courses.

January 22 (Monday): Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

January 23 (Tuesday): Any unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.