Important dates

These important dates are provided for historical purpose.

Sep. 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019

TitleDescriptionAcademic termDate
On-campus examinations end
Winter 2019Apr 27, 2019
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 2019Apr 28, 2019
Undergraduate student orientation

For students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo; see Orientation website.

Spring 2019May 5, 2019
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Spring 2019May 6, 2019
Classes begin

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

Spring 2019May 6, 2019
Reserves removed

Reserves on most classes will be removed. See Schedule of Classes.

Spring 2019May 10, 2019
Last day to add a class
Changed on January 15/19 (was May 19, 2019).

See How to create your class schedule.

Spring 2019May 17, 2019
Last day to select examination centres

For online courses; login to Quest.

Spring 2019May 19, 2019
Victoria Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed

Spring 2019May 20, 2019
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 2019May 22, 2019
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 100%

See Student Financial Services website.

*Graduate students: complete your program or withdraw by this date to receive a refund.

Spring 2019May 24, 2019
Adjust online course examination location

See How do I view my online course exam schedule?

Spring 2019May 24, 2019 to Jun 14, 2019
Drop with WD begins

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

Spring 2019May 25, 2019
Final examination schedules released

Go to on-campus and online schedules.

Spring 2019May 29, 2019
Requests for accommodations on religious grounds due

Requests for accommodations on religious grounds for final examinations are due 1 week after the final examination schedule is published. Students must contact their instructor by the deadline.

Spring 2019Jun 5, 2019
Convocation - spring 2019

Visit Convocation website for ceremony details.

Spring 2019Jun 11, 2019 to Jun 15, 2019
Tuition and fee refund deadline - 50%

See Student Financial Services website.

*Graduate students: complete your program or withdraw by this date to receive a refund.

Spring 2019Jun 21, 2019
Tuition and fee arrangement deadline

Undergraduate students: After this date, a Late Fees Arrangement form is required to become "Fees Arranged".

Spring 2019Jun 30, 2019
Canada Day

All classes cancelled and offices closed

Spring 2019Jul 1, 2019
Make-up day for Canada Day

The loss of a Monday class on July 1 will be made up by following a Monday schedule on July 2.

Spring 2019Jul 2, 2019
Drop with WD ends

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

Spring 2019Jul 16, 2019
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 2019Jul 17, 2019
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 July 29.

Spring 2019Jul 29, 2019
Classes end

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

Spring 2019Jul 30, 2019
Make-up day for July 2

The loss of a Tuesday class on July 2 will be made up by following a Tuesday schedule on July 30.

Spring 2019Jul 30, 2019

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