Linc Important Dates
Here are important academic and financial dates for the upcoming or current semester for students on the Guelph campus. This is not a complete listing of all important dates. Make sure to check the links below for additional dates.
Winter 2026
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | January 5, 2026 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Winter Classes | January 9, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Graduate Students | January 10, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline for Winter Tuition and Fees* | Extended to January 15, 2026 |
| Work Study Application Deadline for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Break | Begins at end of classes on February 13, 2026. Classes resume on February 23, 2026. |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Summer 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Fall 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Last Day of Winter Class | April 6, 2026 |
| Deadline to Drop Winter Courses | April 6, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period | April 9 to 21, 2026 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting April 22, 2026 (Applicable to undergraduate and diploma students only) Final grades will be posted on WebAdvisor as they are approved and received in ORS. |
*Payments must be received and posted on WebAdvisor by the payment due date for each term. Consider processing times to ensure the payments are received on or before the due date - allow 3-5 business days for online web banking and international payment methods.
Summer 2026
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer 2026 Course Selection Begins for Graduate Students | March 2, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 Course Selection Windows Begin Opening for Undergraduate Students | March 3, 2026 |
| Confirmation of Enrolment Process for OSAP and Out-of-Province Government Aid | Starting May 4, 2026 for full-time OSAP students Starting May 7, 2026 for part-time OSAP students and students receiving out-of-province government aid |
| First Day of Class (6- and 12-week format) | May 7, 2026 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Classes (6-week format) | May 11, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline for Tuition and Fees* | May 15, 2026 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Classes (12-week format) | May 15, 2026 |
| Financial Sanction Applied to Outstanding Account Balances | Starting May 29, 2026 |
| Last Day of Class (6-week format) | June 18, 2026 |
| Deadline to Drop Courses (6-week format) | June 18, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period (6-week format) | June 22 to 26, 2026 |
| Last Day of Class (12-week format) | July 31, 2026 |
| Deadline to Drop Courses (12-week format) | July 31, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period (12-week format) | August 4 to 14, 2026 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting August 17, 2026 (Applicable to undergraduate and diploma students only) Final grades will be posted on WebAdvisor as they are approved and received in ORS. |
*Payments must be received and posted on WebAdvisor by the payment due date for each term. Consider processing times to ensure the payments are received on or before the due date - allow 3-5 business days for online web banking and international payment methods.
Additional Dates and Deadlines
- Schedule of Dates for a full list of academic dates
- Convocation website for dates related to convocation ceremonies
- Tuition, fees and payment dates, includes the Registration Deposit deadline. The Registration Deposit must be submitted prior to course registration.
- Scholarships: Many scholarships at the University of Guelph do not require students to apply, but some require an application. Application deadlines vary. Please use the award search tools to determine the application deadline for the scholarship(s) of interest.
- Bursaries: Bursary application deadlines are indicated on the Financial Need Assessment Forms (NAFs), which are posted in mid-August for Fall/Winter bursaries and mid-April for Summer bursaries.
- Other financial aid programs:
- OSAP dates and deadlines