Important dates

These important dates are provided for historical purpose.

Sep. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2021 - Spring

TitleDescriptionAcademic termDate
Course Selection Period

See How do I select courses for a future term?

Spring 2021Mar 5, 2021 to Mar 12, 2021
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 2021Apr 1, 2021
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 2021Apr 5, 2021 to Apr 6, 2021
Tuition and fees due

Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; late fees apply after this date and/or access to LEARN may be affected.

Spring 2021Apr 26, 2021
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2021May 3, 2021
Classes begin
Revised from May 3 due to COVID-19.

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

Spring 2021May 10, 2021
Reserves removed

Reserves on most classes will be removed, opening remaining spaces to all students. See Schedule of Classes.

Spring 2021May 17, 2021
Last day to add a class
Revised from May 14 due to COVID-19.

The Add Period ends. See how to add or swap classes in Quest.

Spring 2021May 21, 2021
Victoria Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2021May 24, 2021
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%
Revised from May 21 due to COVID-19.

See Student Financial Services website.

Spring 2021May 31, 2021
Last day to drop a class from the academic record
Revised from May 21 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.

Spring 2021May 31, 2021
Late fees begin
Revised from April 27 due to COVID-19.

See Student Financial Services website for late fee amounts by date.

Spring 2021Jun 1, 2021
Drop with WD begins
Revised from May 22 due to COVID-19.

WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade assigned for class(es) dropped during this period.

Spring 2021Jun 1, 2021
Final examination schedules released

Go to the final examination schedule.

Spring 2021Jun 4, 2021
Convocation - spring 2021

Spring 2021 convocation will be held virtually. Degrees will be conferred via a virtual celebration and graduates will receive their degrees by mail. Visit the Convocation website for details.

Spring 2021Jun 17, 2021 to Jun 19, 2021
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 2021Jun 18, 2021
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50%
Revised from June 18 due to COVID-19.

See Student Financial Services website.

Spring 2021Jun 25, 2021
Canada Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2021Jul 1, 2021
Additional day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2021Jul 2, 2021
Last day to set up fee arrangement and Promissory Note in Quest

Refer to the tuition late fees schedule. After this date, visit the Finance website to learn how to become "Fees Arranged".

Spring 2021Jul 8, 2021
Drop with WD ends
Revised from July 14 due to COVID-19.

Last day to drop a class and receive a WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) grade.

Spring 2021Jul 21, 2021
Drop with WF begins
Revised from July 15 due to COVID-19.

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 2021Jul 22, 2021
Civic Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed.

Spring 2021Aug 2, 2021
Make-up day for Victoria Day
Added due to COVID-19.

The loss of a Monday class on May 24 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on August 3.

Spring 2021Aug 3, 2021
Make-up day for Canada Day
Revised from July 27 due to COVID-19.

The loss of a Thursday class on July 1 will be made up by following a Thursday schedule on August 4.

Spring 2021Aug 4, 2021

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