Last Updated
March 19, 2026
KEY DATES
See University of Waterloo Important Dates Calendar for full list of dates and details.
Key Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 dates:
| Date | Important Event |
|---|---|
| April 6 | Classes end |
| April 8 | Drop with WF ends |
| April 9 | |
| April 10-11 | In-person exam days for online courses |
| April 12 | Final examination emergency days |
| April 15 |
Final exam make-up day (7:30-10 p.m.) *Odyssey printing deadline is April 12 In-person exam days for online courses |
| April 18 | In-person exam days for online courses |
| April 19 | Final examination emergency days |
| April 22 |
Final exam make-up day (7:30-10 p.m.) *Odyssey printing deadline is April 19 |
| April 23 |
Opt out of optional/voluntary fees deadline Tuition and fees due Final examinations end |
| April 24 | Co-operative work term ends |
| April 24 | Final examination emergency days |
| April 25 | Grades begin to appear in Quest |
| April 27 |
Final exam make-up day (9-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.) *Odyssey printing deadline is April 22 |
| April 30 |
Final exam make-up day (9-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m.) *Odyssey printing deadline is April 27 |
| May 11 |
Co-op Work Term Begins Classes Begin |
| May 19 | Reserves removed |
| May 25 | Add Period Ends |
| June 1 | Drop deadline to withdraw from classes with 100% tuition refund |
| June 2 | Drop with WD begins |
| June 5 | Final examination schedules released |
| June 26 | Deadline for 50% tuition refund |
| July 21 | Drop with WD ends |
| July 22 | Drop with WF begins |
| August 4 | Make-up day for Victoria Day on May 18 |
| August 5 |
Make-up day for Canada Day on July 1 Classes end |
| August 6 |
Pre-examination study day(s) |
| August 7 |
Final examinations begin In-person exam day for online courses |
| August 8 | In-person exam day for online courses |
| August 9 | Final examination emergency day |
| August 16 | Final examination emergency day |
| August 19 | Final examinations end |
| August 20 | Final examination emergency day |
| August 21 |
Unofficial grades begin to appear in Quest Co-operative Work Term ends |
| September 11 | Standing decisions and official grades are available in Quest |