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Undergraduate Schedule of Dates
Current Academic Year
Upcoming Academic Year
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 1 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Winter Semester 2026 |
| Friday, May 15 | Last day to add S26 12-week courses Last day for clearance to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, July 30 |
| Monday, May 25 | Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Monday, June 8 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies begin Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, June 12 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies end Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses conclude |
| Thursday, June 18 | Last day to apply to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation without late application fee |
| late June- early July TBD | Course selection period for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Friday, July 31 |
| Friday, July 3 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, July 30 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect |
| Friday, July 31 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 one-semester courses and W26/S26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 elective courses |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, August 14 | Examinations conclude |
| Friday, August 28 | Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Summer Semester 2026 Last day to submit co-op learning goals reflections for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Monday, May 11 | Last day to add Summer Session (6-week) courses |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, June 18 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, June 18 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 Summer Session (6-week) courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 Summer Session (6-week) elective courses |
| Monday, June 22 | Summer Session I examinations commence |
| Friday, June 26 | Summer Session I examinations conclude |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday |
| Thursday, September 10 | Classes commence |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Friday, September 18 | Last day to add F26 courses Last day for clearance to graduate Fall 2026 Convocation |
| Wednesday, September 23 | Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Thursday, October 1 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the internal transfer application for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Monday, October 5 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, October 9 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses conclude Fall Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Friday, December 4 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Fall Study Break Day -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, December 3 Fall 2026 Convocation ceremonies |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, October 23 | Last day to apply to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – without late application fee |
| Sunday, November 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Winter Semester 2027 for all programs with Winter entry |
| Friday, November 6 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, December 3 | Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, October 13, Tuesday schedule in effect |
| Friday, December 4 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, October 12, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop F26 one-semester courses and S26/F26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible F26 elective courses Last day for in-course students to apply for co-op programs that permit entry in Winter 2027 |
| Monday, December 7 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. Last day for applications to D.V.M. for Fall 2027 (Canadian applicants) |
| Tuesday, December 22 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
| Thursday, December 31 | Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Fall Semester 2026 Last day to submit co-op learning goal reflections for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 8 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence |
| Friday, January 15 | Last day to add W27 courses Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Friday, January 22 | Last day for clearance to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Winter Semester 2027 Last day to apply for international exchange and field school programs occurring in Summer Semester 2027, Fall 2027 or Winter 2028 |
| Monday, February 8 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, February 12 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 conclude Winter Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 16 | Winter 2027 Convocation -- No Ceremony |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, February 26 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without late application fee |
| Monday, March 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Summer Semester 2027 for all programs with Summer entry |
| Early March TBD | Course selection period for Summer Semester 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Friday, March 12 | 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade Last day to apply online to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 12 |
| Thursday, April 1 | Last day for applications for external and internal program transfer to Fall Semester 2027 for all programs except DTM and DVM |
| Friday, April 9 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Monday, April 12 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26. Friday schedule in effect. Classes conclude Last day to drop W27 one-semester courses and F26/W27 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible W27 elective courses Last day for in-course students to apply for co-op programs that permit entry in Summer 2027 |
| Thursday, April 15 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, April 30 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Winter Semester 2027 Last day to submit co-op learning goal reflections for Winter Semester 2027 |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled (Phases 1, 2, 3) Summer rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Classes commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) Rotations commence (Phase 4) |
| Friday, October 9 | Fall Break begins at end of classes this day (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Monday, October 12 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled (Phases 1, 2, 3) Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Fall Study Break Day -- No Classes Scheduled (Phases 1, 2, 3) Rotations begin or continue as scheduled (Phase 4) |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, December 18 | Classes conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) Rotations conclude (Phase 4) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 4 | Rotations resume (Phase 4) |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes resume (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Friday, February 12 | Winter Break begins at end of classes this day (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break begins -- No Classes Scheduled this Week (Phases 1, 2, 3) Holiday Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) |
| Tuesday, February 16 | Rotations begin or continue as scheduled (Phase 4) |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Friday, February 26 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without late application fee |
| Friday, March 12 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday |
| Friday, April 9 | Classes conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Monday, April 12 | Laboratory evaluations commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Friday, April 16 | Laboratory evaluations conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) Rotations conclude (Phase 4) |
| Monday, April 19 | Final examinations commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) Summative examinations commence (Phase 4) |
| Friday, April 23 | Summative examinations conclude (Phase 4) |
| Friday, April 30 | Final examinations conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Wednesday, May 12 | Phase 4 Summative examinations, re-writes and deferrals |
| Monday, May 17 | Phase 4 begins for OVC 2028 (Phase 4) |
| Monday, May 24 | Holiday Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) |
| Tuesday, May 25 | Deferred examinations commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) |
| Friday, June 4 | Deferred examinations conclude (Phase 1, 2, 3) |
Graduate Schedule of Dates
Current Academic Year
Upcoming Academic Year
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Thursday, May 14 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) Last day for thesis to be approved in the Atrium by OGPS for Summer 2026 Convocation - Students must register for the semester if their thesis is not approved by this date. |
| Friday, May 15 | Last day to add Summer 2026 courses - All graduate students Last day for clearance to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation Deadline for part-time/full-time transfers |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, July 30 |
| Wednesday, May 27 | 14th class day - No new student registration permitted after this date |
| Thursday, June 4 | 20th class day; Last day to complete UNIV*7100 course |
| Monday, June 8 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies begin |
| Friday, June 12 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies end |
| Thursday, June 18 | Last day to apply to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation without late application fee |
| late June- early July TBD | Course selection period for Fall 2026 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Tuesday, June 30 | Government Reporting Date Last day for Study Option/Degree Program Transfers to be approved by OGPS for Summer 2026 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Friday, July 31 |
| Friday, July 3 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, July 30 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect |
| Friday, July 31 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 one-semester courses and W26/S26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 elective courses |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, August 14 | Examinations conclude |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Monday, May 11 | Last day to add Summer Session (6-week) courses – All graduate students |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, June 18 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, June 18 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 Summer Session (6-week) courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 Summer Session (6-week) elective courses |
| Monday, June 22 | Summer Session I examinations commence |
| Friday, June 26 | Summer Session I examinations conclude |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday |
| Thursday, September 10 | Classes commence |
| Thursday, September 17 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) Last day for thesis to be approved in the Atrium by OGPS for Fall 2026 Convocation - Students must register for the semester if their thesis is not approved by this date. |
| Friday, September 18 | Last day to add F26 courses – All graduate students Last day for clearance to graduate Fall 2026 Convocation Deadline for part-time/full-time transfers |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 14th class day - No new student registration permitted after this date |
| Wednesday, October 7 | 20th class day - Last day to complete UNIV*7100 course |
| Friday, October 9 | Fall Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Friday, December 4 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Fall Study Break Day -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, December 3 Fall 2026 Convocation ceremonies |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, October 23 | Last day to apply to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – without late application fee |
| Friday, October 30 | Government reporting date Last day for Study Option/Degree Program Transfers to be approved by OGPS for Fall 2026 |
| Friday, November 6 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) |
| Mid-November TBD | Course selection period for Winter 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, December 3 | Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, October 13, Tuesday schedule in effect |
| Friday, December 4 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, October 12, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop F26 one-semester courses and S26/F26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible F26 elective courses |
| Monday, December 7 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Tuesday, December 22 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence |
| Thursday, January 14 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) Last day for thesis to be approved in the Atrium by OGPS for Winter 2027 Convocation - Students must register for the semester if their thesis is not approved by this date. |
| Friday, January 15 | Last day to add W27 courses – All graduate students Deadline for part-time/full-time transfers |
| Friday, January 22 | Last day for clearance to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation |
| Thursday, January 28 | 14th class day - no new student registration permitted after this date |
| Friday, January 29 | Government Reporting Date Last day for Study Option/Degree Program Transfers to be approved by OGPS for Winter 2027 |
| Friday, February 5 | 20th class day - last day to complete UNIV*7100 course |
| Friday, February 12 | Winter Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 16 | Winter 2027 Convocation -- No Ceremony |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, February 26 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without late application fee |
| Early March TBD | Course selection period for Summer 2027 begins – All graduate students. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Friday, March 12 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 12 |
| Friday, April 9 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Monday, April 12 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26. Friday schedule in effect. Classes conclude Last day to drop W27 one-semester courses and F26/W27 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible W27 elective courses |
| Thursday, April 15 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, April 30 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
Associate Diploma Schedule of Dates
Upcoming Academic Year: Guelph Campus
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 1 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Friday, May 15 | Last day to add S26 12 week courses Last day for clearance to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, July 30 |
| Monday, June 8 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies begin Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, June 12 | Summer 2026 Convocation ceremonies end Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses conclude |
| Thursday, June 18 | Last day to apply to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation without late application fee |
| late June- early July TBD | Course selection period for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Friday, July 31 |
| Friday, July 3 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, July 30 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect |
| Friday, July 31 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 one-semester courses and W26/S26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 elective courses |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, August 14 | Examinations conclude |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Monday, May 11 | Last day to add Summer Session (6-week) courses |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, June 18 |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, June 18 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 Summer Session (6-week) courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 Summer Session (6-week) elective courses |
| Monday, June 22 | Summer Session I examinations commence |
| Friday, June 26 | Summer Session I examinations conclude |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday |
| Thursday, September 10 | Classes commence |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Friday, September 18 | Last day to add F26 courses Last day for clearance to graduate Fall 2026 Convocation |
| Thursday, October 1 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the internal transfer application for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Monday, October 5 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, October 9 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses conclude Fall Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Friday, December 4 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Fall Study Break Day -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, December 3 Fall 2026 Convocation ceremonies |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, October 23 | Last day to apply to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – without late application fee |
| Sunday, November 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Winter Semester 2027 for all programs with Winter entry |
| Friday, November 6 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, December 3 | Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, October 13, Tuesday schedule in effect |
| Friday, December 4 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, October 12, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop F26 one-semester courses and S26/F26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible F26 elective courses |
| Monday, December 7 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. Last day for applications to D.V.M. for Fall 2027 (Canadian applicants) |
| Tuesday, December 22 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 8 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence |
| Friday, January 15 | Last day to add W27 courses |
| Friday, January 22 | Last day for clearance to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation Last day to apply for international exchange and field school programs occurring in Summer Semester 2027, Fall 2027 or Winter 2028 |
| Monday, February 8 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, February 12 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 conclude Winter Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 16 | Winter 2027 Convocation -- No Ceremony |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, February 26 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without late application fee |
| Monday, March 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Summer Semester 2027 for all programs with Summer entry |
| Early March TBD | Course selection period for Summer Semester 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Friday, March 12 | 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade Last day to apply online to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled. Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 12 |
| Thursday, April 1 | Last day for applications for external and internal program transfer to Fall Semester 2027 for all programs except DTM and DVM |
| Friday, April 9 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Monday, April 12 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26. Friday schedule in effect. Classes conclude Last day to drop W27 one-semester courses and F26/W27 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible W27 elective courses |
| Thursday, April 15 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, April 30 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
Upcoming Academic Year: Ridgetown Campus
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 1 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Classes commence |
| Wednesday, May 13 | Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Winter Semester 2026 |
| Friday, May 15 | Last day to add S26 courses Last day for clearance to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, July 30 |
| Monday, May 25 | Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Friday, June 5 | Ridgetown Campus Convocation Ceremonies |
| Monday, June 8 | Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, June 12 | Deferred examinations for Winter 2026 courses conclude |
| Thursday, June 18 | Last day to apply to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation without late application fee |
| late June- early July TBD | Course selection period for Fall 2026/Winter 2027 begins at the Ridgetown Campus. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Friday, July 31 |
| Friday, July 3 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, July 30 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18, Monday schedule in effect |
| Friday, July 31 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop S26 one-semester courses and W26/S27 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible S26 elective courses |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, August 14 | Examinations conclude |
| Friday, August 28 | Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Summer Semester 2026 Last day to submit co-op learning goals reflections for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 4 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday |
| Thursday, September 10 | Classes commence |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Summer Semester 2026 |
| Friday, September 18 | Last day to add F26 courses Last day for clearance to graduate Fall 2026 Convocation |
| Wednesday, September 23 | Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Thursday, October 1 | Last day for applications to D.V.M. via the internal transfer application for Fall 2027 (International applicants) |
| Monday, October 5 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, October 9 | Deferred examinations for Summer 2026 courses conclude Fall Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Friday, December 4 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Fall Study Break Day -- No Classes Scheduled -- classes rescheduled to Thursday, December 3 Fall 2026 Convocation (no ceremony) |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, October 23 | Last day to apply to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – without late application fee |
| Sunday, November 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Winter Semester 2027 for all programs with Winter entry |
| Friday, November 6 | Last day to apply online to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, December 2 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Thursday, December 3 | Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, October 13, Tuesday schedule in effect |
| Friday, December 4 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, October 12, Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop F26 one-semester courses and S26/F26 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible F26 elective courses Last day for in-course students to apply for co-op programs that permit entry in Winter 2027 |
| Monday, December 7 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. Last day for applications to D.V.M. for Fall 2027 (Canadian applicants) |
| Tuesday, December 22 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period |
| Thursday, December 31 | Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Fall Semester 2026 Last day to submit co-op learning goal reflections for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 8 | Last day to apply via hard copy to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation – no ceremony – (late application fee still in effect) |
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence |
| Friday, January 15 | Last day to add W27 courses Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Fall Semester 2026 |
| Friday, January 22 | Last day for clearance to graduate at Winter 2027 Convocation Last day to submit co-op learning goals for Winter Semester 2027 |
| Monday, February 8 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, February 12 | Deferred examinations for Fall 2026 conclude Winter Break begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 16 | Winter 2027 Convocation -- No Ceremony |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, February 26 | Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without late application fee |
| Monday, March 1 | Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Summer Semester 2027 for all programs with Summer entry |
| Early March TBD | Course selection period for Summer Semester 2027 begins. Check the course selection windows for updates |
| Friday, March 12 | 40th class day. Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade Last day to apply online to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation (late application fee still in effect) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled. Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 12 |
| Thursday, April 1 | Last day for applications for external and internal program transfer to Fall Semester 2027 for all programs except DTM and DVM |
| Friday, April 9 | Last day for regularly scheduled classes |
| Monday, April 12 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26. Friday schedule in effect. Classes conclude Last day to drop W27 one-semester courses and F26/W27 two-semester courses Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible W27 elective courses Last day for in-course students to apply for co-op programs that permit entry in Summer 2027 |
| Thursday, April 15 | Examinations commence. Examinations may be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. |
| Friday, April 30 | Examinations conclude, including a contingency day for emergency closure during exam period Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Winter Semester 2027 Last day to submit co-op learning goal reflections for Winter Semester 2027 |
Guelph-Humber Schedule of Dates
Current Academic Year
Upcoming Academic Year
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, May 4 | Classes commence Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2026 courses commence |
| Friday, May 8 | Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2026 courses conclude |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Last day to add Summer 2026 courses |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, July 27 |
| Monday, June 15 | Convocation |
| Monday, June 29 | 40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, July 28 |
| Thursday, July 2 | Fall 2026 Convocation Application opens |
| Monday, July 27 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18 - Monday schedule in effect |
| Tuesday, July 28 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop full semester course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Summer 2026 (12 week format) elective courses |
| Friday, July 31 | Final Examinations commence |
| Saturday, August 1 | No exams scheduled |
| Sunday, August 2 | No exams scheduled |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday -- No exams scheduled |
| Saturday, August 8 | No exams scheduled |
| Sunday, August 9 | No exams scheduled |
| Wednesday, August 12 | Final Examinations conclude |
| Thursday, August 13 | Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2026 courses (12 week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, May 4 | Classes commence |
| Thursday, May 7 | Last day to add Summer Session I course(s) |
| Monday, May 18 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 15 |
| Monday, June 1 | 20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Monday, June 15 | Convocation Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 18 -- Monday schedule in effect Classes conclude Summer Session I Last day to drop Summer Session I course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Summer 2026 Session I elective courses |
| Thursday, June 18 | Final examinations commence - Summer Session I |
| Saturday, June 20 | No exams scheduled |
| Sunday, June 21 | No exams scheduled |
| Thursday, June 25 | Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I |
| Friday, June 26 | Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2026 courses (6 week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 29 | Classes commence |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Holiday- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 11 |
| Thursday, July 2 | Fall 2026 Convocation Application opens |
| Friday, July 3 | Last day to add Summer Session II course(s) |
| Monday, July 27 | 20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Monday, August 3 | Holiday -- No classes scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, August 10 |
| Monday, August 10 | Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 3 - Monday schedule in effect |
| Tuesday, August 11 | Classes rescheduled from Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday schedule in effect Classes conclude Summer Session II Last day to drop Summer Session II course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Summer 2026 Session II elective courses |
| Friday, August 14 | Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II |
| Saturday, August 15 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Sunday, August 16 | No exams scheduled |
| Thursday, August 20 | Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II |
| Friday, August 21 | Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2026 courses (6 week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, September 7 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Classes commence |
| Monday, September 14 | Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2026 course(s) commence |
| Thursday, September 17 | Last day to add Fall 2026 course(s) Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2026 course(s) conclude Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation |
| Friday, October 9 | Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Monday, October 19 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Saturday, October 31 | Fall 2026 Graduation - No Ceremony |
| Tuesday, November 10 | 40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Tuesday, December 8 | Classes conclude Last day to drop Fall 2026 course(s) (12-week format) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2026 (12-week format) elective courses |
| Friday, December 11 | Final Examinations commence |
| Saturday, December 12 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Sunday, December 13 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Saturday, December 19 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Sunday, December 20 | Final Examinations conclude |
| Tuesday, December 22 | Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2026 courses (12-week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 9 | Class commence - Fall Session I |
| Monday, September 14 |
Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2026 course(s) commence |
| Thursday, September 17 | Last day to add Fall Session I course(s) Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2026 course(s) conclude Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2026 Convocation |
| Tuesday, October 6 | 20th class day - Fall Session I Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Friday, October 9 | Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day |
| Monday, October 12 | Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Monday, October 19 | Fall Break ends and classes resume |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Classes conclude Fall Session I Last day to drop Fall Session I course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2026 Session I elective courses |
| Friday, October 30 | Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I |
| Saturday, October 31 | Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I Fall 2026 Graduation - No Ceremony |
| Sunday, November 1 | Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I |
| Wednesday, November 4 | Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I |
| Thursday, November 5 | Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2026 courses (6-week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 5 | Classes commence Fall Session II |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Last day to add Fall Session II course(s) |
| Wednesday, December 2 | 20th class day Fall Session II Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Wednesday, December 16 | Classes conclude Fall Session II Last day to drop Fall Session II course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2026 Session II elective courses |
| Saturday, December 19 | Final Examinations commence - Fall Session II |
| Sunday, December 20 | Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session II |
| Wednesday, December 23 | Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session II |
| Friday, January 8, 2027 | Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session II 2026 courses (6-week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence Summer 2027 Convocation Application opens |
| Friday, January 15 | Last day to add Winter 2027 course(s) |
| Monday, January 18 | Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2026 (12 Week Format) courses commence |
| Friday, January 22 | Deferred Examinations for Fall 2026 (12 Week Format) courses conclude |
| Friday, February 12 | Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break (Reading Week) – No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break ends and classes resume |
| Friday, March 5 | Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without application late fee |
| Friday, March 12 | 40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 12 |
| Monday, April 12 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26 - Friday schedule in effect Classes conclude Last day to drop Winter 2027 course(s) (12-week format) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2027 (12-week format) elective courses |
| Thursday, April 15 | Final Examinations commence |
| Saturday, April 17 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Sunday, April 18 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Saturday, April 24 | Final Examinations conclude (12-week format) |
| Monday, April 26 | Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2027 courses (12-week format) |
| Friday, April 30 | Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 11 | Classes commence Summer 2027 Convocation application opens |
| Thursday, January 14 | Last day to add Winter 2027 – Session I course(s) |
| Friday, February 5 | 20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Friday, February 12 | Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day |
| Monday, February 15 | Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday |
| Monday, February 22 | Winter Break (Reading Week) ends |
| Friday, February 26 | Classes conclude Winter Session I (6-week format) |
| Monday, March 1 | Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I (6-week format) |
| Friday, March 5 | Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I (6-week format) Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation without application late fee |
| Monday, March 8 | Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2027 courses (6-week format) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 8 | Classes commence |
| Thursday, March 11 | Last day to add Winter Session II course(s) |
| Friday, March 26 | Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 19 |
| Monday, April 5 | 20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade |
| Monday, April 19 | Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 26 - Friday schedule in effect Classes conclude Winter Session II Last day to drop Winter Session II course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2027 Session II elective courses |
| Thursday, April 22 | Final Examinations commence - Winter Session II (6-week format) |
| Saturday, April 24 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Sunday, April 25 | Final Examinations scheduled |
| Tuesday, April 27 | Final Examinations conclude |
| Wednesday, April 28 | Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session II 2027 courses (6-week format) |
| Friday, April 30 | Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2027 Convocation |
Curriculum Changes
For information about the operational implementation timelines/deadlines of curriculum changes, please refer to this document: Curriculum Changes – Operational Implementation Timeline.