Important dates archives for undergraduate students

These important dates are provided for historical purpose.
Sep. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024
Title Description Academic term Date
Course Selection Period - returning students

See How do I select courses for a future term?

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

See How do I select courses for a future term?

Winter 2024 Sep 22, 2023 to Oct 2, 2023
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%

See Student Financial Services website.

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.
Graduate students: view the Graduate 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%

See Student Financial Services website.

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%

See Student Financial Services website.

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

See How do I select courses for a future term?

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%

See Student Financial Services website.

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.
Graduate students: view the Graduate 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%

See Student Financial Services website.

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%

See Student Financial Services website.

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