2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Welcome to the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. The Academic Calendar contains detailed information about programs, requirements, and courses. The calendar also contains information and links to essential academic rules and regulations all students are required to follow. Students can also access information about various student and financial services. Specific information about a Faculties rules and requirements can be found in the Faculty Rules section.
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Undergraduate Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Important Dates
| Event | Fall (Term F) |
Year (Term Y) |
Winter (Term W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes start | September 9 | September 9 | January 4 |
| Fall Reading Week1 | October 10-16 | October 10-16 | |
| Fall classes end | December 8 | December 8 | |
| Fall Study Day2 | December 9 | December 9 | |
| Fall examinations3 | December 10-23 | December 10-23 | |
| Winter Reading Week1 | February 13-19 | February 13-19 | |
| Winter classes end | April 5 | April 5 | |
| Winter Study Day2 | April 6 | April 6 | |
| Winter examinations3 |
April 7-24 |
April 7-24 |
|
| Notes |
No classes on March 26 (Good Friday statutory holiday). Make up day scheduled for Monday, April 5 (Friday class schedule). |
No classes on March 26 (Good Friday statutory holiday). Make up day scheduled for Monday, April 5 (Friday class schedule). |
Notes:
- There are designated Reading Weeks in the Fall and Winter terms during which classes, examinations and tests will not be held. The University itself will be open and administrative services available.
- The December 9, 2026 and April 6, 2027 study days are in compliance of the Senate Policy requiring a day off prior to the start of exams.
- Important: It is your responsibility as a student to ensure that you are available to sit for examinations during the entire exam period for the term corresponding to your course. We strongly recommend that you do not make any travel arrangements prior to the end of the term's examination schedule.
For detailed information on add/drop dates, financial deadlines, holidays and religious observance dates, please visit the Important Dates website.
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