| Course Selection Period - returning students | See How do I select courses for a future term?
| Fall 2019 | May 23, 2019 to Jun 3, 2019 |
| Course Selection Period - new students | To determine if you need to participate in the Course Selection Period, see the course registration information for new students page.
See How do I select courses for a future term?
| Fall 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 to Jul 8, 2019 |
| View next term's schedule and appointments | Registered students can begin to view next term's class schedule and appointment time in Quest. See How to view appointment time for the beginning of drop/add?
| Fall 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Drop/Add Period begins - new students |
Dates listed indicate Quest appointment period. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class.
| Fall 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 to Jul 23, 2019 |
| Drop/Add Period begins - returning students | 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.
| Fall 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 to Jul 23, 2019 |
| Tuition and fees due |
| Fall 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Late fees begin |
| Fall 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| International undergraduate student orientation | For international students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo; see Orientation website.
| Fall 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 to Aug 31, 2019 |
| Undergraduate student orientation | For students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo; see Orientation website.
| Fall 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 to Sep 7, 2019 |
| Labour Day | No classes and offices closed
| Fall 2019 | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Co-operative work term begins | Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Classes begin | Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable start dates.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Reserves removed | Reserves on most classes will be removed, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Last day to select examination centres | For online courses; log in to Quest.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Last day to add a class | See How to create your class schedule.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100% | See Student Financial Services website.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Drop with WD begins | WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Course Selection Period | See How do I select courses for a future term?
| Winter 2020 | Sep 26, 2019 to Oct 8, 2019 |
| Adjust online course examination location | See How do I view my online course exam schedule?
| Fall 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 to Oct 18, 2019 |
| Final examination schedules released | Go to on-campus and online schedules.
| Fall 2019 | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Requests for accommodations on religious grounds due | Requests for accommodations on religious grounds for final examinations should normally be made within weeks of the final examination schedule being published. Students must contact their instructor by the deadline.
| Fall 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Thanksgiving Day | All classes cancelled and offices closed
| Fall 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Reading Week | All classes cancelled.
| Fall 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 to Oct 18, 2019 |
| Final examination relief requests due | Requests for relief for consecutive final exams are generally due 3 weeks after the final examination schedule is published.
| Fall 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50% | See Student Financial Services website.
| Fall 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 |
