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Dates and deadlines

Important dates for Fall Semester

September 3 (Tuesday): First day of classes.

September 10 (Tuesday): Last day of active waitlist for Fall Semester courses. After September 10, you need the instructor’s permission to add a course.

September 16 (Monday): Last day for 90% refund of fees for full withdrawal or 100% refund of fees for partial withdrawal.

September 17 (Tuesday): Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

September 18 (Wednesday): Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.

September 30 (Monday): Last day for 50% refund of fees for course withdrawal.

September 30 (Monday): National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed; University closed.

October 14 (Monday): Thanksgiving Day; University closed.

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

November 11 (Monday): Remembrance Day observed; University closed.

November 12 to 15 (Tuesday to Friday): Fall Semester Study Days for Academic programs.

November 25 (Monday): Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Fall Semester courses, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

December 6 (Friday): Last day of classes.

December 9 (Monday): First day of final examinations.

December 18 (Wednesday): Last day of final examinations.

December 23 to January 1: University closed.

December 27 (Friday): Final Fall Semester grades due.

January 5 (Sunday): Last day for full withdrawal from Spring Semester with 100% refund.

January 6 (Monday): First day of classes for Spring Semester.

January 17 (Friday): Last day for 90% refund of fees for full withdrawal or 100% refund of fees for partial withdrawal for Spring Semester courses.

January 20 (Monday): Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

January 21 (Tuesday): Any unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.