Important dates

Titlesort ascending Description Academic term Date
Family Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Winter 2026 Feb 16, 2026
Drop/Add Period begins

The Drop/Add Period begins with individualized Quest appointment times. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add.

Dates listed indicate Quest appointment period. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class.

Spring 2026 Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 24, 2026
Drop with WF ends

Last day to drop a class without a petition and receive a WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade.

Winter 2026 Apr 8, 2026
Drop with WF ends

Last day to drop a class without a petition and receive a WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade.

Spring 2026 Aug 6, 2026
Drop with WF begins

WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.

Engineering students: Visit course load and withdrawal in the Undergraduate Calendar for specific regulations.

Winter 2026 Mar 21, 2026
Drop with WF begins

WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted, value 32) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.

Engineering students: Visit course load and withdrawal in the Undergraduate Calendar for specific regulations.

Spring 2026 Jul 22, 2026
Drop with WD ends

Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade.

Winter 2026 Mar 20, 2026
Drop with WD ends

Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade.

Spring 2026 Jul 21, 2026
Drop with WD begins

WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.

Winter 2026 Jan 24, 2026
Drop with WD begins

WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.

Spring 2026 Jun 2, 2026
Course Selection Period

See How do I select courses for a future term?

Spring 2026 Jan 26, 2026 to Feb 3, 2026
Convocation - spring 2026

Visit Convocation website for ceremony details.

Spring 2026 Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 20, 2026
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Fall 2025 Dec 19, 2025
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Winter 2026 Apr 24, 2026
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2026 Aug 21, 2026
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Winter 2026 Jan 5, 2026
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2026 May 11, 2026
Classes end

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

Winter 2026 Apr 6, 2026
Classes end

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

Spring 2026 Aug 5, 2026
Classes begin

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

Winter 2026 Jan 5, 2026
Classes begin

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

Spring 2026 May 11, 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).

Winter 2026 Dec 1, 2025 to Jan 25, 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).

Spring 2026 Apr 6, 2026 to May 31, 2026
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).

Winter 2026 Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026
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 1, 2026 to Jul 19, 2026

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