The dates for the 2022-2023 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 2022 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, May 9 |
- Classes commence
- Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2022 courses commence
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Friday, May 13 |
- Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2022 courses conclude
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Tuesday, May 17 |
- Last day to add Summer 2022 courses
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Monday, May 23 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 2
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Monday, June 20 |
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Friday, July 1 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 3
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Tuesday, July 5 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, August 1 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
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Tuesday, August 2 |
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 23 - Monday schedule in effect
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Wednesday, August 3 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, July 1 - Friday 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 2022 (12 week format) elective courses
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Monday, August 8 |
- Final Examinations commence
- Fall 2022 Convocation Application opens
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Friday, August 12 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Monday, August 15 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2022 courses (12 week format)
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Summer Semester 2022 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, May 9 |
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Friday, May 13 |
- Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
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Monday, May 23 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 20
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Monday, June 6 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, June 20 |
- Convocation
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 23 -- 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 2022 Session I elective courses
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Thursday, June 23 |
- Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
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Saturday, June 25 |
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Wednesday, June 29 |
- Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
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Monday, July 4 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2022 courses (6 week format)
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Summer Semester 2022 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, July 4 |
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Thursday, July 7 |
- Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
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Friday, July 29 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Monday, August 1 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, August 15
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Monday, August 8 |
- Fall 2022 Convocation Application opens
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Monday, August 15 |
- Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 1 - 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 2022 Session II elective courses
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Thursday, August 18 |
- Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
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Saturday, August 20 |
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Wednesday, August 24 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
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Thursday, August 25 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2022 courses (6 week format)
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Fall Semester 2022 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, September 5 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
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Wednesday, September 7 |
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Monday, September 12 |
- Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2022 course(s) commence
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Thursday, September 15 |
- Last day to add Fall 2022 course(s)
- Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2022 course(s) conclude
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Friday, September 30 |
- Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2022 Convocation
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Friday, October 7 |
- Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
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Monday, October 10 |
- Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, October 17 |
- Fall Break ends and classes resume
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Saturday, October 22 |
- Fall 2022 Graduation - No Ceremony
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Tuesday, November 8 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Tuesday, December 6 |
- Classes conclude
- Last day to drop Fall 2022 course(s) (12 week format) without academic penalty
- Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2022 (12 week format) elective courses
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Friday, December 9 |
- Final Examinations commence
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Saturday, December 10 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, December 11 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Saturday, December 17 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, December 18 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Tuesday, December 20 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2022 courses (12 week format)
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Fall Semester 2022 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Wednesday, September 7 |
- Class commence - Fall Session I
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Thursday, September 15 |
- Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
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Tuesday, October 4 |
- 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 7 |
- Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
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Monday, October 10 |
- Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, October 17 |
- Fall break ends and classes resume
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Saturday, October 22 |
- Fall 2022 Graduation - No ceremony
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Tuesday, October 25 |
- 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 2022 Session I elective courses
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Friday, October 28 |
- Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
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Saturday, October 29 |
- Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
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Sunday, October 30 |
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Monday, October 31 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
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Tuesday, November 1 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2022 courses (6 week format)
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Monday, November 7 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2022 courses (6 week format)
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Fall Semester 2022 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Thursday, November 3 |
- Classes commence Fall Session II
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Wednesday, November 9 |
- Last day to add Fall Session II course(s)
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Wednesday, November 30 |
- 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 14 |
- 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 2022 Session II elective courses
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Saturday, December 17 |
- Final Examinations commence - Fall Session II
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Sunday, December 18 |
- Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session II
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Monday, December 19 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session II
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Tuesday, December 20 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session II 2022 courses (6 week format)
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Winter Semester 2023 (12 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, January 9 |
- Classes commence
- Summer 2023 Convocation Application opens
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Friday, January 13 |
- Last day to add Winter 2023 course(s)
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Monday, January 16 |
- Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2022 (12 Week Format) courses commence
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Friday, January 20 |
- Deferred Examinations for Fall 2022 (12 Week Format) courses conclude
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Friday, February 17 |
- Winter Break begins at end of classes this day
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Monday, February 20 |
- Winter Break – No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, February 27 |
- Winter Break ends and classes resume
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Friday, March 3 |
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2023 Convocation without application late fee
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Friday, March 10 |
- 40th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Thursday, April 6 |
- Last day for regularly scheduled classes
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Friday, April 7 |
- Holiday -- No classes scheduled Classes rescheduled to Monday April 10
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Monday, April 10 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, April 7 - Friday schedule in effect
- Classes conclude
- Last day to drop Winter 2023 course(s) without academic penalty
- Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2023 (12 week format) elective courses
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Thursday, April 13 |
- Final Examinations commence
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Saturday, April 15 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, April 16 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Saturday, April 22 |
- Final Examinations scheduled
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Sunday, April 23 |
- Final Examinations conclude
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Tuesday, April 25 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2023 courses (12 week format)
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Friday, April 28 |
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2023 Convocation
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Winter Semester 2023 - Session I (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Monday, January 9 |
- Classes commence
- Summer 2023 Convocation application opens
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Friday, January 13 |
- Last day to add Winter 2023 course(s)
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Friday, February 3 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, February 17 |
- 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 2023 Session I elective courses
- Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day
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Monday, February 20 |
- Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
- Holiday
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Monday, February 27 |
- Winter Break (Reading Week) ends and classes resume
- Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I
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Wednesday, March 1 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I
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Thursday, March 2 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)
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Thursday, March 19 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I (6 week format)
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Winter Semester 2023 - Session II (6 Week Format)
Calendar
Date |
Description |
Friday, March 3 |
- Classes commence
- Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2023 Convocation without application late fee
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Thursday, March 9 |
- Last day to add Winter Session II course(s)
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Thursday, March 30 |
- 20th class day
- Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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Friday, April 7 |
- Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled Classes rescheduled to Friday, April 14
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Thursday, April 13 |
- Last day for regularly scheduled classes
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Friday, April 14 |
- Classes rescheduled from Friday, April 7 - 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 2023 Session II elective courses
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Tuesday, April 18 |
- Final Examinations commence - Winter Session II
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Thursday, April 20 |
- Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session II
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Tuesday, April 25 |
- Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session II 2023 courses (6 Week Format)
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Friday, April 28 |
- Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2023 Convocation
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