III. Schedule of Dates

The dates for the 2026-2027 academic year are listed by semester.

Reading Weeks and Study Break Days

Reading Weeks and Study Break Days are designated periods where normal class schedules and academic requirements are suspended for a specified period of time. These breaks are designed to support student wellness and good mental health. The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to a learning environment that fosters the whole student and, as such, values these Senate-approved breaks as a period free of academic events and evaluations for the student.

The Fall Study Break begins at the end of classes on the Friday before Thanksgiving Monday and ends with the resumption of classes following the break.

The Winter Study Break (“Reading Week”) begins at the end of classes on the Friday prior to the third Monday in February and ends with the resumption of classes on the Monday following the break.

Specific dates are published in the Schedule of Dates for each semester and differ by campus.

There are to be no compulsory academic events (e.g., classes, lectures, labs, tutorials, seminars, exams) during scheduled breaks. This includes online and in-class courses.

Instructors are not permitted to schedule academic evaluations or have an evaluative component deadline due during a scheduled reading week or study break day. This includes examinations, tests, quizzes, presentations, essays, assignments, lab reports, qualifying examinations, or any other form of academic evaluation.

Some exceptions may exist such as clinical rotations and placements, field work or experiential learning integral to the course, and graduate oral examinations (qualifying exam, thesis defense) upon approval of the relevant Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the relevant Chair for the University of Guelph-Humber campus and the Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies.

Scheduled breaks apply to all undergraduate, graduate and associate diploma students. They also apply to all degree-credit and associate diploma-credit courses.

Summer Semester 2026 (12 Week Format)

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)

Summer Semester 2026 - Session I (6 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)

Summer Semester 2026 - Session II (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 exams 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)

Fall Semester 2026 (12 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)

Fall Semester 2026 - Session I (6 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)

Fall Semester 2026 - Session II (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)

 
 

Winter Semester 2027 (12 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

 
 

Winter Semester 2027 - Session I (6 Week Format)

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, classes resume
Friday, February 26
  • Classes conclude Winter Session I
  • Last day to drop Winter Session I course(s) without academic penalty
  • Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2027 Session I elective courses
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)

 
 

Winter Semester 2027 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, March 8
  • Classes commence
Thursday, March 11
  • Last day to add Winter 2027 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 - Winter Session II (6 week Format)
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