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Title Description Academic term Date
Class drop with grade of Withdrawn, no credit granted (WD)

During this period, graduate students can continue to drop classes in Quest but a grade of Withdrawn, no credit granted (WD) will be applied and the class will remain on the transcript.  Note that WD is not an academic penalty.

Outside of this period, students with special circumstances can petition to drop or add a class using a course drop add form (Graduate Studies forms website).

Spring 2026 Jun 01, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026
Last day to select an examination centre or submit a proctor for online course final examinations
The date - originally set as June 29, 2026 - was updated due to increased volume of students to allow for more administrative oversight.

View details about final examination arrangements for online courses on The Centre website. Deadline is 3 p.m. ET on date listed.

Spring 2026 Jun 05, 2026
Final examination schedules released

Visit the Final Examination Schedule website (authentication required).

Spring 2026 Jun 05, 2026
Convocation - spring 2026

Visit Convocation website for ceremony details.

Spring 2026 Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50%

Deadline to receive 50% of charges for tuition, co-op fee and student services fees removed for withdrawing from the term, completing degree requirements, or for dropping a course. All other charges remain on student accounts. See Student Financial Services website.

Spring 2026 Jun 26, 2026
Last day to arrange tuition and fees

Refer to tuition and fees deadlines. Late fees apply, see Student Financial Services for details.

Visit the Finance website for instructions on submitting a Promissory Note.

Spring 2026 Jun 30, 2026
Canada Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2026 Jul 01, 2026
Civic Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2026 Aug 03, 2026
Make-up day for Victoria Day

The loss of a Monday class on May 18 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on Tuesday, August 4.

Spring 2026 Aug 04, 2026
Class enrolment period

During this period, graduate students can enrol themselves in classes using Quest, and can also drop classes in Quest.

Graduate students who are not fee arranged and have enrolled in classes will have their classes dropped at the end of the third week of classes (end of class enrolment period).

Fall 2026 Aug 05, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Classes end

Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable end dates.

Spring 2026 Aug 05, 2026
Make-up day for Canada Day

The loss of a Wednesday class on July 1 will be made up on Wednesday, August 5 (no change in schedule).

Spring 2026 Aug 05, 2026
Pre-examination study days

There are one or two study days each term, between the end of the Formal Lecture Period and the beginning of the Final Examination Period. No classes are to be held during study days, except where classes are rescheduled as the result of a campus-wide emergency closure.

Spring 2026 Aug 06, 2026
Final examinations begin

First day of the Final Examination Period.

Spring 2026 Aug 07, 2026
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2026 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2026 Aug 07, 2026 to Aug 08, 2026
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2026 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2026 Aug 09, 2026
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2026 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2026 Aug 12, 2026
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2026 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2026 Aug 15, 2026
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2026 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2026 Aug 16, 2026
Final examinations end

Last day examinations are scheduled during the Final Examination Period; additional emergency days may exist in the schedule.

Spring 2026 Aug 19, 2026
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2026 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2026 Aug 20, 2026
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2026 Aug 21, 2026
Grades begin to appear in Quest

Registered students can view their unofficial term grades in Quest.

Note: Not all grades will be available on this date.

Spring 2026 Aug 21, 2026
Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline

See how to opt out of optional or voluntary fees in Quest.

Fall 2026 Aug 25, 2026
Tuition and fees due

Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; payments must be made in sufficient time to arrive on the student account on or before the due date.

Notes:

  • A Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date.
  • Review Student Financial Services details about tuition due dates, including what happens if changes are made to the student account or fees are posted after this date.
Fall 2026 Aug 25, 2026