The dates for the 2023-2024 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 Program Head 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 2023 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, May 8 |
- Classes commence
- Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2023 courses commence
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Friday, May 12 |
- Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2023 courses conclude
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Tuesday, May 16 |
- Last day to add Summer 2023 courses
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Monday, May 22 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, July 31
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Monday, June 19 |
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Friday, June 30 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 1
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Monday, July 3 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 2
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Wednesday, July 5 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, July 31 |
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 22 - Monday schedule in effect
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Tuesday, August 1 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, June 30 - Friday schedule in effect
- Classes conclude
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Wednesday, August 2 |
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, July 3 - Monday 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 2023 (12 week format) elective courses
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Monday, August 7 |
- Holiday -- No classes or exams Scheduled
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Tuesday, August 8 |
- Final Examinations commence
- Fall 2023 Convocation Application opens
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Monday, August 14 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Wednesday, August 16 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2023 courses (12 week format)
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Summer Semester 2023 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, May 8 |
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Friday, May 12 |
- Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
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Monday, May 22 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 19
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Monday, June 5 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, June 19 |
- Convocation
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 22 -- 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 2023 Session I elective courses
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Thursday, June 22 |
- Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
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Saturday, June 24 |
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Wednesday, June 28 |
- Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
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Tuesday, July 4 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Summer Semester 2023 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Tuesday, July 4 |
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Friday, July 7 |
- Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
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Monday, July 31 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, August 7 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 15
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Tuesday, August 8 |
- Fall 2023 Convocation Application opens
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Tuesday, August 15 |
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 7 - Monday 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 2023 Session II elective courses
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Friday, August 18 |
- Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
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Saturday, August 19 |
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Wednesday, August 23 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
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Thursday, August 24 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Fall Semester 2023 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, September 4 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
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Wednesday, September 6 |
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Monday, September 11 |
- Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2023 course(s) commence
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Thursday, September 14 |
- Last day to add Fall 2023 course(s)
- Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2023 course(s) conclude
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Friday, September 29 |
- Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2023 Convocation
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Friday, October 6 |
- Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
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Monday, October 9 |
- Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, October 16 |
- Fall Break ends and classes resume
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Saturday, October 28 |
- Fall 2023 Graduation - No Ceremony
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Tuesday, November 7 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Tuesday, December 5 |
- Classes conclude
- Last day to drop Fall 2023 course(s) (12 week format) without academic penalty
- Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2023 (12 week format) elective courses
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Friday, December 8 |
- Final Examinations commence
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Saturday, December 9 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, December 10 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Saturday, December 16 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, December 17 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Tuesday, December 19 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2023 courses (12 week format)
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Fall Semester 2023 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Wednesday, September 6 |
- Class commence - Fall Session I
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Thursday, September 14 |
- Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
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Tuesday, October 3 |
- 20th class day - Fall Session I
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, October 6 |
- Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
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Monday, October 9 |
- Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, October 16 |
- Fall break ends and classes resume
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Tuesday, October 24 |
- 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 2023 Session I elective courses
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Friday, October 27 |
- Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
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Saturday, October 28 |
- Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
- Fall 2023 Graduation - no ceremony
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Sunday, October 29 |
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Monday, October 30 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
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Tuesday, October 31 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Monday, November 6 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Fall Semester 2023 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Thursday, November 2 |
- Classes commence Fall Session II
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Wednesday, November 8 |
- Last day to add Fall Session II course(s)
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Wednesday, November 29 |
- 20th class day Fall Session II
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Wednesday, December 13 |
- 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 2023 Session II elective courses
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Saturday, December 16 |
- Final Examinations commence - Fall Session II
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Sunday, December 17 |
- Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session II
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Monday, December 18 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session II
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Tuesday, December 19 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session II 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Winter Semester 2024 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, January 8 |
- Classes commence
- Summer 2024 Convocation Application opens
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Friday, January 12 |
- Last day to add Winter 2024 course(s)
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Monday, January 15 |
- Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2023 (12 Week Format) courses commence
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Friday, January 19 |
- Deferred Examinations for Fall 2023 (12 Week Format) courses conclude
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Friday, February 16 |
- Winter Break begins at end of classes this day
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Monday, February 19 |
- Winter Break – No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, February 26 |
- Winter Break ends and classes resume
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Friday, March 1 |
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2024 Convocation without application late fee
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Friday, March 8 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, March 29 |
- Holiday -- No classes scheduled Classes rescheduled to Monday April 8
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Friday, April 5 |
- Last day for regularly scheduled classes
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Monday, April 8 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 29 - Friday schedule in effect
- Classes conclude
- Last day to drop Winter 2024 course(s) without academic penalty
- Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2024 (12 week format) elective courses
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Thursday, April 11 |
- Final Examinations commence
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Saturday, April 13 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, April 14 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Saturday, April 20 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, April 21 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Monday, April 22 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2024 courses (12 week format)
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Friday, April 26 |
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2024 Convocation
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Winter Semester 2024 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, January 8 |
- Classes commence
- Summer 2024 Convocation application opens
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Friday, January 12 |
- Last day to add Winter 2024 course(s)
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Friday, February 2 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, February 16 |
- 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 2024 Session I elective courses
- Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day
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Monday, February 19 |
- Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, February 26 |
- Winter Break (Reading Week) ends and classes resume
- Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I
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Wednesday, February 28 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I
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Thursday, February 29 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2024 courses (6 week format)
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Winter Semester 2024 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Friday, March 1 |
- Classes commence
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2024 Convocation without application late fee
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Thursday, March 7 |
- Last day to add Winter Session II course(s)
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Thursday, March 28 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, March 29 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled Classes rescheduled to Friday, April 12
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Thursday, April 11 |
- Last day for regularly scheduled classes
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Friday, April 12 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, March 29 - 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 2024 Session II elective courses
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Tuesday, April 16 |
- Final Examinations commence - Winter Session II
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Friday, April 19 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session II
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Monday, April 22 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session II 2024 courses (6 Week Format)
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Friday, April 26 |
- Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2024 Convocation
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