Important dates for undergraduate students

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Title Description Academic term Date
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2026 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2026 Aug 12, 2026
In-person exam days for online courses

Spring 2026 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Spring 2026 Aug 15, 2026
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2026 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2026 Aug 16, 2026
Final examinations end

Last day examinations are scheduled during the Final Examination Period; additional emergency days may exist in the schedule.

Spring 2026 Aug 19, 2026
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the spring 2026 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Spring 2026 Aug 20, 2026
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2026 Aug 21, 2026
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 2026 Aug 21, 2026
Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline

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

Fall 2026 Aug 25, 2026
Tuition and fees due

Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; payments must be made in sufficient time to arrive on the student account on or before the due date.

Notes:

  • A Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date.
  • Review Student Financial Services details about tuition due dates, including what happens if changes are made to the student account or fees are posted after this date.
Fall 2026 Aug 25, 2026
Fees Arranged Extension fees begin

See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date (via the current academic year's schedule of due dates).

Fall 2026 Aug 26, 2026
Application to Graduate due

Undergraduate students should visit the graduation and convocation web page for instructions on how to apply to graduate for the October convocation ceremony.

Spring 2026 Aug 31, 2026
Labour Day

No classes and offices closed.

Fall 2026 Sep 7, 2026
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Fall 2026 Sep 8, 2026
Classes begin

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

Fall 2026 Sep 9, 2026
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 2026 Sep 11, 2026
Reserves removed

Specified enrolment reserves - used to save seats for students in certain programs during theearly stages of the Drop/Add Period - on most classes will be removed on this date, opening remaining seats in classes to all students. See the Schedule of Classes for the updated remaining spaces.

Any reserves not removed from undergraduate courses will be listed on The Centre website after this date.

Fall 2026 Sep 16, 2026
Add Period ends

Last day to add a class. See how to add or swap classes in Quest.

Fall 2026 Sep 22, 2026
Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds applied

Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds are applied to student accounts which 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 2026 Sep 23, 2026
Course Selection Period

The Course Selection Period is the first phase of course registration, and it is recommended that all undergraduate students participate in the process. See How do I select courses in Quest for a future term?

Winter 2026 Sep 25, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026
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 2026 Sep 29, 2026
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%

Deadline to receive 100% of charges removed for withdrawing from the term, completing degree requirements, or dropping a course. See Student Financial Services website.

Fall 2026 Sep 29, 2026
Drop with WD begins

WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during the WD period; see also Drop with WD ends.

Fall 2026 Sep 30, 2026
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 2026 Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Thanksgiving Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Fall 2026 Oct 12, 2026
Convocation - fall 2026

Visit the Convocation website for details.

Fall 2026 Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026