The following symbols and abbreviations are used throughout this table:
Days of the week: (M) Monday, (T) Tuesday, (W) Wednesday, (Th) Thursday, (F) Friday, (S) Saturday, (U) Sunday
N/A – Not Applicable, T.B.D. – To Be Determined
Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines
Date Description
|
Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Pre-Enrollment Course Selection Week |
Feb. 27-Mar. 4 (M-U) |
June 18-24, 2012 (M-U) |
T.B.D. |
| Class Enrollment Appointments |
June 4-9 (M-S) for continuing students |
Oct. 8-13, 2012 (M-S) |
T.B.D. |
| Class Enrollment Period for students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo |
July 9-22 (M-U) |
N/A |
N/A |
| Open Class Enrollment begins |
July 23 (M) |
Oct. 15, 2012 (M) |
T.B.D. |
| Co-operative Work Term begins * |
Aug. 27 (M) |
Jan. 2 (W) |
Apr. 29 (M) |
| Fees Due Date |
Aug. 27 (M) |
Dec. 17, 2012 (M) |
Apr. 29 (M) |
| Late Fees begin |
Aug. 28 (T) |
Dec. 18, 2012 (T) |
Apr. 30 (T) |
| Lectures begin |
Sept. 10 (M) |
Jan. 7 (M) |
May 6 † (M) |
| Open Online Class Enrollment ends |
Sept. 14 (F) |
Jan. 11 (F) |
May 10 (F) |
| Open Class Enrollment ends |
Sept. 21 (F) |
Jan. 18 (F) |
May 17 (M) |
| Drop, No Penalty Period ends |
Sept. 28 (F) |
Jan. 25 (F) |
May 24 (F) |
| Deadline to Drop or Withdraw from Courses with 100% Tuition Refund |
Sept. 28 (F) |
Jan. 25 (F) |
May 24 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins |
Sept. 29 (S) |
Jan. 26 (S) |
May 25 (S) |
| Deadline for 50% Tuition Refund |
Oct. 26 (F) |
Feb. 22 (F) |
June 21 (F) |
| Reading Week ‡ |
N/A |
Feb. 18-22 (M-F) |
N/A |
| Petition to the Registrar to Register Late form required to become fees arranged after these dates. Visit Student Accounts for more information. |
Oct. 31 (W) |
Jan. 31 (Th) |
June 30 (U) |
| Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends |
Nov. 16 (F) |
Mar. 15 (F) |
July 12 (F) |
| Drop, Penalty 2 Period begins Engineering students: See Engineering-specific regulations regarding course load and withdrawal. |
Nov. 17 (S) |
Mar. 16 (S) |
July 13 (S) |
| Lectures end |
Dec. 3 (M) |
Apr. 8 (M)
Note: Friday class schedule used |
July 30 (T)
Note: Monday class schedule used |
| Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends; Last Day to Drop a Course Without a Petition |
Dec. 5 (W) |
Apr. 10 (W) |
Aug. 5 (M) |
| Co-operative Work Term ends * |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 26 (F) |
Aug. 23 (F) |
Legend for preceding Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Deadlines table
| Key |
Description |
| ✶ |
Co-op work-term start and end dates. Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements. |
| ✚ |
To compensate for Monday, May 21 (holiday), Tuesday, May 22 will follow a Monday schedule of classes. The Tuesday, May 22 schedule will not be re-scheduled. |
| ► |
To compensate for Monday, July 2 (holiday), Wednesday, July 4 will follow a Monday schedule of classes. The Wednesday, July 4 schedule will not be re-scheduled. |
| ‡ |
Co-operative employment interviews may continue during this period. |
| † |
The dates for Social Work differ than that specified above. Renison Social Work (BSW) students should consult the Renison Calendar for relevant dates in the spring term. |
Additional important dates information is available at www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate/dates.html.
Examination Dates
Date Description
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Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Pre-Examination Study Days |
Dec. 4, 5 (T, W) |
Apr. 9-10 (T-W) |
July 31- Aug. 5 (W-M) |
| On-Campus Examinations begin |
Dec. 6 (Th) |
Apr. 11 (Th) |
Aug. 6 (T)
|
| On-line Class Examination Days |
Dec. 7, 8 (F, S) |
Apr. 12, 13 (F, S) |
Aug. 9, 10 (F, S) |
| Grades Due * |
Dec. 13-21, 2012 (Th-F) and Jan. 8, 2013 (T) |
Apr. 18 (Th) - May 7 (T) |
Aug. 13 (M)-Sept. 3 (T) |
| On-Campus Examinations end |
Dec. 20 (Th) |
Apr. 25 (Th) |
Aug. 17 (S)
|
| Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest |
Dec. 21 (F) |
Apr. 26 (F) |
Aug. 19 (M) |
| Standings and Official Grades available in Quest |
Jan. 21, 2013 (M) |
May 21 (T) |
Sept. 16 (M) |
| English Language Proficiency Examination (PAC) |
Sept. 5 (W) †
all students except Architecture; date and location for Architecture students is to be announced.
Dec. 5 (W)
|
Apr. 10 (W) |
N/A |
Legend for preceding Examination Dates table
| Key |
Description |
| ✶ |
Grades for on-campus courses are due in the Registrar's Office throughout this period. Due dates for specific courses are normally scheduled seven days from the date of the final examination. Grades for courses without a scheduled final examination are normally due 14 days after the start of the examinations. Grades for on-line courses are due on the last date of the periods specified above, i.e., January 8 for Fall, May 7 for Winter, and September 3 for Spring. |
| † |
Visit http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/ for more information. |
Convocation Dates
Fall 2012
Convocation |
Spring 2013
Convocation |
| Oct. 19, 20 (F, S) |
June 12-15 (W-S) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Aug. 1, 2012 (M) |
Last day to file an "Intention to Graduate Form":
Dec. 1, 2012 (Th) if degree requirements are being completed during the fall term; otherwise, Mar. 1, 2013 (Th) deadline applies. |
Additional convocation information and ceremony dates are available at www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/index.html.
Convocation ceremonies are held in the Physical Activities Complex (PAC).
Date Description
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Fall 2012
Sept.-Dec. |
Winter 2013
Jan.-Apr. |
Spring 2013
May-Aug. |
| Labour Day |
Sept. 3 (M) |
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| Thanksgiving Day |
Oct. 8 (M) |
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| Christmas Holidays |
Dec. 24-31 (M-M) |
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| New Year's Holiday |
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Jan. 1 (T) |
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| Family Day |
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Feb. 18 (M) |
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| Good Friday |
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Mar. 29 (F) |
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| Victoria Day |
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May 20 (M) |
| Canada Day |
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July 1 (M) |
| Civic Holiday |
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Aug. 5 (M) |
Some University Departments may be open for limited service on these days.
The List of University Holidays is available at www.hr.uwaterloo.ca/pay/holidaylist.html.
University of Waterloo Committees and Meeting Dates