| 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 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| View next term's schedule and appointments Revised from November 12 due to COVID-19. | 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 2021 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| Drop/Add Period begins Revised from November 16-17 due to COVID-19. | 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 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 to Dec 1, 2020 |
| Classes end | Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable end dates.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Pre-examination study days There is only one (1) study day during the fall 2020 term. | | Fall 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| 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 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Final examinations begin | First day of the final examination period.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Examinations on Sunday | Final examinations can be held on this day for the fall 2020, winter 2021, and spring 2021 terms.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Tuition and fees due Revised from December 10 due to COVID-19. |
Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; late fees apply after this date and/or access to LEARN may be affected.
| Winter 2021 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Co-operative work term ends | Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Final examinations end | Last day of the final examination period.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| University holiday closure | No classes and offices closed.
| Fall 2020 | Dec 24, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 |
| 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 2020 | Dec 24, 2020 |
| New Year's Day | No classes and offices closed.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Co-operative work term begins | Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Classes begin Revised from January 5 due to COVID-19. | Laurier may have a different schedule - visit their website for applicable start dates.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Reserves removed Revised from January 12 due to COVID-19. Moved to January 18th as per Charlene. | Reserves on most classes will be removed, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| 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 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Last day to add a class Revised from January 18 due to COVID-19. | The Add Period ends. See how to add or swap classes in Quest.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100% Revised from January 25 due to COVID-19. | See Student Financial Services website.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Last day to drop a class from the academic record Revised from January 25 due to COVID-19. | 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 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Late fees begin Revised from December 16 due to COVID-19. |
| Winter 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 |
| Drop with WD begins Revised from January 26 due to COVID-19. | WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.
| Winter 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 |
| Final examination schedules released | Go to the final examination schedule.
| Winter 2021 | Feb 5, 2021 |
| 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 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 to Feb 21, 2021 |
