Important dates archives for undergraduate students
| Title | Description | Academic term | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Selection Period - returning students | Fall 2023 | May 25, 2023 to Jun 5, 2023 | |
| Course Selection Period - new students |
To determine if you need to create your course wish list during the Course Selection Period, see the course registration information for new students page. If you do, also see How do I select courses for a future term? |
Fall 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 to Jul 11, 2023 |
| View next term's schedule and appointments |
Registered students can begin to view, in Quest, their next term's class schedule and appointment time. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add? |
Fall 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Drop/Add Period Appointments - new students |
The Drop/Add Period begins with individualized Quest appointment times; the dates listed indicate the Quest appointment period. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add. |
Fall 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 to Jul 25, 2023 |
| Drop/Add Period Appointments - returning students |
The Drop/Add Period begins with individualized Quest appointment times; the dates listed indicate the Quest appointment period. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add. |
Fall 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 to Jul 25, 2023 |
| Add Period begins (open enrolment) |
The first day of the Drop/Add Period where all undergraduate students have equal access to make changes to their term class schedule (add, drop, swap) in Quest. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class. |
Fall 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Tuition and fees due |
Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; a Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date. |
Fall 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline |
See how to opt out of optional or voluntary fees in Quest. |
Fall 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Fees Arranged Extension fees begin |
See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date. |
Fall 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Labour Day |
No classes and offices closed. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Co-operative work term begins |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Classes begin |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable start dates. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Reserves removed |
Reserves on most classes will be removed on this date, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes for spaces. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Add Period ends |
Last day to add a class. See how to add or swap classes in Quest. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| 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. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Course Selection Period | Winter 2024 | Sep 22, 2023 to Oct 2, 2023 | |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100% | Fall 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | |
| Last day to drop a class from the academic record |
The Drop Period ends. Classes dropped prior to or on this day will be removed from the academic record. See how to drop a class in Quest. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Drop with WD begins |
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period. |
Fall 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Final examination schedules released |
Go to the final examination schedule. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Reading Week |
All classes cancelled; offices closed on the weekends and the holiday Monday. Undergraduate students: view the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar for more details. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 to Oct 15, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
All classes cancelled and offices closed. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Final examination relief requests due |
Requests for relief for consecutive final exams are generally due two weeks after the final examination schedule is published. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Requests for accommodations on religious grounds due |
Requests for accommodations on religious grounds for final examinations should normally be made within two weeks of the final examination schedule being published. Students must contact their instructor by the deadline. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Convocation - fall 2023 |
Visit the Convocation website for details. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 to Oct 21, 2023 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50% | Fall 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | |
| Last day to select an examination centre or submit a proctor for online course exams |
View details about writing exams for online courses. Deadline is 4 p.m. ET on date listed. |
Fall 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| View next term's schedule and appointments |
Registered students can begin to view, in Quest, their next term's class schedule and appointment time. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add? |
Winter 2024 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| 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. |
Winter 2024 | Nov 20, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023 |
| Drop with WD ends |
Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade. |
Fall 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| 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. |
Fall 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Add Period begins (open enrolment) |
The first day of the Drop/Add Period where all undergraduate students have equal access to make changes to their term class schedule (add, drop, swap) in Quest. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class. |
Winter 2024 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Classes end |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable end dates. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Pre-examination study days | Fall 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 to Dec 7, 2023 | |
| 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. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Fall 2023 term dates. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 to Dec 9, 2023 |
| Final examinations begin |
First day of the Final Examination Period. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Examinations on Sunday |
Final examinations can be held on this day for the fall 2023 term. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Fall 2023 term dates. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Tuition and fees due |
Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; a Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date. |
Winter 2024 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline |
See how to opt out of optional or voluntary fees in Quest. |
Winter 2024 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Fees Arranged Extension fees begin |
See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date. |
Winter 2024 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Fall 2023 term dates. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the fall 2023 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 |
| Final examinations end |
Last day of the Final Examination Period. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Co-operative work term ends |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the fall 2023 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| University holiday closure |
No classes and offices closed. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 |
| 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. |
Fall 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 |
| University holiday closure |
No classes and offices closed. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Classes begin |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable start dates. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Co-operative work term begins |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Reserves removed |
Reserves on most classes will be removed on this date, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes for spaces. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Standing decisions and official grades are available in Quest |
Registered students can view their official and complete term grades, along with academic standing, in Quest. |
Fall 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Add Period ends |
Last day to add a class. See how to add or swap classes in Quest. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| 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. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100% | Winter 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | |
| Last day to drop a class from the academic record |
The Drop Period ends. Classes dropped prior to or on this day will be removed from the academic record. See how to drop a class in Quest. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Drop with WD begins |
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period. |
Winter 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| Course Selection Period | Spring 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 to Feb 6, 2024 | |
| Final examination schedules released |
Go to the final examination schedule. |
Winter 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50% | Winter 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | |
| Final examination relief requests due |
Requests for relief for consecutive final exams are generally due two weeks after the final examination schedule is published. |
Winter 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Requests for accommodations on religious grounds due |
Requests for accommodations on religious grounds for final examinations should normally be made within two weeks of the final examination schedule being published. Students must contact their instructor by the deadline. |
Winter 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Reading Week |
All classes cancelled; offices closed on the weekends and the holiday Monday. Undergraduate students: view the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar for more details. |
Winter 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 to Feb 25, 2024 |
| Family Day |
All classes cancelled and offices closed. |
Winter 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Application to Graduate due |
Complete an Application to Graduate for the June convocation ceremony (undergraduate students). |
Winter 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| View next term's schedule and appointments |
Registered students can begin to view, in Quest, their next term's class schedule and appointment time. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add? |
Spring 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Drop with WD ends |
Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade. |
Winter 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 |
| 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 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| 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 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 to Mar 26, 2024 |
| Add Period begins (open enrolment) |
The first day of the Drop/Add Period where all undergraduate students have equal access to make changes to their term class schedule (add, drop, swap) in Quest. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class. |
Spring 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Good Friday |
All classes cancelled and offices closed. |
Winter 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Classes end |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable end dates. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Make-up day for Good Friday |
The loss of a Friday class on March 29 will be made up by following a Friday schedule on April 8. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Pre-examination study days | Winter 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 to Apr 10, 2024 | |
| 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 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Final examinations begin |
First day of the Final Examination Period. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Winter 2024 term dates. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 to Apr 13, 2024 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the winter 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Winter 2024 term dates. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Winter 2024 term dates. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the winter 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| Tuition and fees due |
Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; a Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date. |
Spring 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline |
See how to opt out of optional or voluntary fees in Quest. |
Spring 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Final examinations end |
Last day of the Final Examination Period. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Fees Arranged Extension fees begin |
See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date. |
Spring 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Co-operative work term ends |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the winter 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| 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. |
Winter 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Classes begin |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable start dates. |
Spring 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| Co-operative work term begins |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Spring 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| Reserves removed |
Reserves on most classes will be removed on this date, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes for spaces. |
Spring 2024 | May 13, 2024 |
| Standing decisions and official grades are available in Quest |
Registered students can view their official and complete term grades, along with academic standing, in Quest. |
Winter 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| Add Period ends |
Last day to add a class. See how to add or swap classes in Quest. |
Spring 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| 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 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
| Victoria Day |
All classes cancelled and offices closed. |
Spring 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| 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 May 21. |
Spring 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100% | Spring 2024 | May 27, 2024 | |
| Last day to drop a class from the academic record |
The Drop Period ends. Classes dropped prior to or on this day will be removed from the academic record. See how to drop a class in Quest. |
Spring 2024 | May 27, 2024 |
| Drop with WD begins |
WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period. |
Spring 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| Final examination schedules released |
Go to the final examination schedule. |
Spring 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Convocation - spring 2024 |
Visit Convocation website for ceremony details. |
Spring 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 to Jun 15, 2024 |
| Requests for accommodations on religious grounds due |
Requests for accommodations on religious grounds for final examinations should normally be made within two weeks of the final examination schedule being published. Students must contact their instructor by the deadline. |
Spring 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Final examination relief requests due |
Requests for relief for consecutive final exams are generally due two weeks after the final examination schedule is published. |
Spring 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50% | Spring 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | |
| Canada Day |
All classes cancelled and offices closed. |
Spring 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Drop with WD ends |
Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade. |
Spring 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| 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 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Make-up day for Canada Day |
The loss of a Monday class on July 1 will be made up on Monday, July 29. |
Spring 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Classes end |
Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable end dates. |
Spring 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Make-up day for May 21 |
The loss of a Tuesday class on May 21 will be made up on Tuesday, July 30. |
Spring 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Pre-examination study days | Spring 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 to Aug 1, 2024 | |
| 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 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Final examinations begin |
First day of the Final Examination Period. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| No final examinations scheduled |
No final examinations are held on the Saturday following or preceding a public holiday. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 |
| Civic Day |
No final examinations are held and offices closed. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Spring 2024 term dates. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 to Aug 10, 2024 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Spring 2024 term dates. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Application to Graduate due |
Complete an Application to Graduate for the October convocation ceremony (undergraduate students). |
Spring 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Final examinations end |
Last day of the Final Examination Period. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| In-person exam days for online courses |
Spring 2024 term dates. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Final examination emergency days |
Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| 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 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
| Co-operative work term ends |
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
Spring 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Standing decisions and official grades are available in Quest |
Registered students can view their official and complete term grades, along with academic standing, in Quest. |
Spring 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 |