Important dates archives for graduate students

These important dates are provided for historical purpose.
Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025 - Spring
Title Description Academic term Date
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).

Spring 2025 Mar 31, 2025 to May 25, 2025
Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline

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

Spring 2025 Apr 24, 2025
Tuition and fees due

Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; a Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date.

Spring 2025 Apr 24, 2025
Fees Arranged Extension fees begin

See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date.

Spring 2025 Apr 25, 2025
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2025 May 5, 2025
Classes begin

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

Spring 2025 May 5, 2025
Victoria Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2025 May 19, 2025
Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds applied

Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds applied to students who are not yet Fees Arranged for the term.

Undergraduate students: Find out more about how this hold will impact your course registration process for future terms.

Spring 2025 May 20, 2025
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%

See Student Financial Services website.

Spring 2025 May 26, 2025
Class drop with grade of Withdrawn, no credit granted (WD)

During this period, graduate students can continue to drop classes in Quest but a grade of Withdrawn, no credit granted (WD) will be applied and the class will remain on the transcript.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 2025 May 26, 2025 to Jul 13, 2025
Final examination schedules released

Go to the final examination schedule.

Spring 2025 May 30, 2025
Convocation - spring 2025

Visit Convocation website for ceremony details.

Spring 2025 Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 14, 2025
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50%

See Student Financial Services website.

Spring 2025 Jun 20, 2025
Last day to select an examination centre or submit a proctor for online course final examinations

View details about writing final examinations for online learners on The Centre website. Deadline is 3 p.m. ET on date listed.

Spring 2025 Jun 20, 2025
Additional day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2025 Jun 30, 2025
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 2025 Jun 30, 2025
Canada Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2025 Jul 1, 2025
Make-up day for Victoria Day

The loss of a Monday class on May 19 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 2.

Spring 2025 Jul 2, 2025
Make-up day for June 30

The loss of a Monday class on June 30 will be made up on Monday, July 28.

Spring 2025 Jul 28, 2025
Make-up day for Canada Day

The loss of a Tuesday class on July 1 will be made up on Tuesday, July 29.

Spring 2025 Jul 29, 2025
Classes end

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

Spring 2025 Jul 30, 2025
Make-up day for July 2

The loss of a Wednesday class on July 2 will be made up on Wednesday, July 30.

Spring 2025 Jul 30, 2025
Pre-examination study days Spring 2025 Jul 31, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025
No final examinations scheduled

No final examinations are held on the Saturday following or preceding a public holiday.

Spring 2025 Aug 2, 2025
Civic Day

No final examinations are held and offices closed.

Spring 2025 Aug 4, 2025
Final examinations begin

First day of the Final Examination Period.

Spring 2025 Aug 5, 2025
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2025 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2025 Aug 8, 2025 to Aug 9, 2025
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2025 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2025 Aug 10, 2025
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2025 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2025 Aug 13, 2025
Final examinations end

Last day of the Final Examination Period.

Spring 2025 Aug 16, 2025
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2025 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2025 Aug 16, 2025
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2025 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2025 Aug 17, 2025 to Aug 18, 2025
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 2025 Aug 19, 2025
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2025 Aug 22, 2025
Apply for Graduation

Deadline for graduate students to apply for graduation in Quest for fall ceremony (degree completion in spring term).

Spring 2025 Aug 31, 2025