Important dates

TitleDescriptionAcademic termDate
Add Period begins (open enrolment)

The first day of the Drop/Add Period where all undergraduate students have equal access to make changes to their term class schedule (add, drop, swap) in Quest. The Add Period continues for all students until the last day to add a class.

Winter 2025Nov 13, 2024
Drop with WD ends

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

Fall 2024Nov 19, 2024
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 2024Nov 20, 2024
Classes end

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

Fall 2024Dec 3, 2024
Pre-examination study days
Fall 2024Dec 4, 2024 to Dec 5, 2024
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 2024Dec 5, 2024
Final examinations begin

First day of the Final Examination Period.

Fall 2024Dec 6, 2024
In-person exam days for online courses

Fall 2024 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Fall 2024Dec 6, 2024 to Dec 7, 2024
Examinations on Sunday

Final examinations can be held on this day for the fall 2024 term.

Fall 2024Dec 8, 2024
In-person exam days for online courses

Fall 2024 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Fall 2024Dec 11, 2024
Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline

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

Winter 2025Dec 12, 2024
Tuition and fees due

Pay in full or become "Fees Arranged"; a Fees Arranged Extension fee applies after this date.

Winter 2025Dec 12, 2024
Fees Arranged Extension fees begin

See Student Financial Services website for Fees Arranged Extension fee amounts by date.

Winter 2025Dec 13, 2024
In-person exam days for online courses

Fall 2024 term dates; not all dates may be used.

Fall 2024Dec 14, 2024
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the fall 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Fall 2024Dec 15, 2024
Final examinations end

Last day of the Final Examination Period.

Fall 2024Dec 19, 2024
Co-operative work term ends

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Fall 2024Dec 20, 2024
Final examination emergency days

Dates reserved to hold final examinations in the event the University is closed during the fall 2024 Final Examination Period: Examinations will be rescheduled on the next available day, including Sunday, on which examinations have not been scheduled.

Fall 2024Dec 20, 2024
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 2024Dec 21, 2024
University holiday closure

No classes and offices closed.

Fall 2024Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
University holiday closure

No classes and offices closed.

Winter 2025Jan 1, 2025
Co-operative work term begins

Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.

Winter 2025Jan 6, 2025
Classes begin

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

Winter 2025Jan 6, 2025
Reserves removed

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

Winter 2025Jan 13, 2025
Add Period ends

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

Winter 2025Jan 17, 2025

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