Important dates archives for graduate students

These important dates are provided for historical purpose.
Sep. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019 - Spring
Title Description Academic term Date
Class enrolment period

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).

Spring 2019 Apr 1, 2019 to May 26, 2019
Tuition and fees due

Become "Fees Arranged" or access to LEARN may be affected.

Spring 2019 Apr 24, 2019
Late fees begin Spring 2019 Apr 25, 2019
Program completion deadline for Convocation - spring 2019 Spring 2019 Apr 30, 2019
Term begins Spring 2019 May 1, 2019
Graduate student orientation

Visit the Student Success Office website for information about graduate student orientation.

Spring 2019 May 5, 2019
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2019 May 6, 2019
Classes begin

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

Spring 2019 May 6, 2019
Graduate student orientation

Visit the Student Success Office website for information about graduate student orientation.

Spring 2019 May 10, 2019
Last day to select examination centres

For online courses; login to Quest.

Spring 2019 May 19, 2019
Victoria Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed

Spring 2019 May 20, 2019
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%

See Student Financial Services website.

*Graduate students: complete your program or withdraw by this date to receive a refund.

Spring 2019 May 24, 2019
Adjust online course examination location

See How do I view my online course exam schedule?

Spring 2019 May 24, 2019 to Jun 14, 2019
Final examination schedules released

Go to on-campus and online schedules.

Spring 2019 May 29, 2019
Convocation - spring 2019

Visit Convocation website for ceremony details.

Spring 2019 Jun 11, 2019 to Jun 15, 2019
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50%

See Student Financial Services website.

*Graduate students: complete your program or withdraw by this date to receive a refund.

Spring 2019 Jun 21, 2019
Tuition and fee arrangement deadline

Undergraduate students: After this date, a Late Fees Arrangement form is required to become "Fees Arranged".

Spring 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Canada Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed

Spring 2019 Jul 1, 2019
Make-up day for Canada Day

The loss of a Monday class on July 1 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 2.

Spring 2019 Jul 2, 2019
Make-up day for Victoria Day

The loss of a Monday class on May 20 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 29.

Spring 2019 Jul 29, 2019
Classes end

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

Spring 2019 Jul 30, 2019
Make-up day for July 2

The loss of a Tuesday class on July 2 will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on July 30.

Spring 2019 Jul 30, 2019
Pre-examination study days Spring 2019 Jul 31, 2019 to Aug 1, 2019
On-campus examinations begin Spring 2019 Aug 2, 2019
Online class examination - day 1 Spring 2019 Aug 2, 2019
Civic Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed

Spring 2019 Aug 5, 2019
Online class examination - day 2 Spring 2019 Aug 10, 2019
On-campus examinations end Spring 2019 Aug 16, 2019
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 2019 Aug 17, 2019
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2019 Aug 23, 2019
Program completion deadline for Convocation - fall 2019 Spring 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Term ends Spring 2019 Aug 31, 2019