III. Schedule of Dates

The dates for the 2024-2025 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 2024 (12 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, May 6
  • Classes commence
  • Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2024 courses commence
Friday, May 10
  • Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2024 courses conclude
Tuesday, May 14
  • Last day to add Summer 2024 courses
Monday, May 20
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, July 29
Monday, June 17
  • Convocation
Monday, July 1
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, July 30
Tuesday, July 2
  • 40th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, July 29
  • Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 20 - Monday schedule in effect
Tuesday, July 30
  • Classes rescheduled from Monday, July 1 - 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 2024 (12 week format) elective courses
Friday, August 2
  • Final Examinations commence
Saturday, August 3
  • No exams Scheduled
Sunday, August 4
  • No exams Scheduled
Monday, August 5
  • Holiday -- No exams scheduled
Tuesday, August 6
  • Fall 2024 Convocation Application opens
Saturday, August 10
  • No exams Scheduled
Sunday, August 11
  • No exams Scheduled
Wednesday, August 14
  • Final Examinations conclude
Thursday, August 15
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2024 courses (12 week format)

Summer Semester 2024 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, May 6
  • Classes commence
Friday, May 10
  • Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
Monday, May 20
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 17
Monday, June 3
  • 20th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, June 17
  • Convocation
  • Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 20 -- 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 2024 Session I elective courses
Thursday, June 20
  • Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
Saturday, June 22
  • No exams scheduled
Sunday, June 23
  • No exams scheduled
Thursday, June 27
  • Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
Friday, June 28
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2024 courses (6 week format)

Summer Semester 2024 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Tuesday, July 2
  • Classes commence
Friday, July 5
  • Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
Monday, July 29
  • 20th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, August 5
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 13
Tuesday, August 6
  • Fall 2024 Convocation Application opens
Tuesday, August 13
  • Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 5 - 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 2024 Session II elective courses
Friday, August 16
  • Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
Saturday, August 17
  • No exams scheduled
Sunday, August 18
  • No exams scheduled
Thursday, August 22
  • Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
Friday, August 23
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2024 courses (6 week format)

Fall Semester 2024 (12 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, September 2
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Wednesday, September 4
  • Classes commence
Monday, September 9
  • Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2024 course(s) commence
Thursday, September 12
  • Last day to add Fall 2024 course(s)
  • Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2024 course(s) conclude
Friday, September 27
  • Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2024 Convocation
Friday, October 11
  • Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 14
  • Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week
  • Holiday
Monday, October 21
  • Fall Break ends and classes resume
Saturday, October 26
  • Fall 2024 Graduation - No Ceremony
Tuesday, November 5
  • 40th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Tuesday, December 3
  • Classes conclude
  • Last day to drop Fall 2024 course(s) (12 week format) without academic penalty
  • Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2024 (12 week format) elective courses
Friday, December 6
  • Final Examinations commence
Saturday, December 7
  • Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 8
  • Final Examinations scheduled
Saturday, December 14
  • Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 15
  • Final Examinations conclude
Tuesday, December 17
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2024 courses (12 week format)

Fall Semester 2024 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Wednesday, September 4
  • Class commence - Fall Session I
Thursday, September 12
  • Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
Tuesday, October 1
  • 20th class day - Fall Session I
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, October 11
  • Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 14
  • Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
  • Holiday
Monday, October 21
  • Fall break ends and classes resume
Tuesday, October 22
  • 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 2024 Session I elective courses
Friday, October 25
  • Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
Saturday, October 26
  • Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
  • Fall 2024 Graduation - no ceremony
Sunday, October 27
  • Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
Wednesday, October 30
  • Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
Friday, November 1
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2024 courses (6 week format)

Fall Semester 2024 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Thursday, October 31
  • Classes commence Fall Session II
Wednesday, November 6
  • Last day to add Fall Session II course(s)
Wednesday, November 27
  • 20th class day Fall Session II
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Wednesday, December 11
  • 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 2024 Session II elective courses
Saturday, December 14
  • Final Examinations commence - Fall Session II
Sunday, December 15
  • Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session II
Thursday, December 19
  • Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session II
Friday, December 20
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session II 2024 courses (6 week format)

 
 

Winter Semester 2025 (12 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, January 6
  • Classes commence
  • Summer 2025 Convocation Application opens
Friday, January 10
  • Last day to add Winter 2025 course(s)
Monday, January 13
  • Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2024 (12 Week Format) courses commence
Friday, January 17
  • Deferred Examinations for Fall 2024 (12 Week Format) courses conclude
Friday, February 14
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day
Monday, February 17
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) – No Classes Scheduled This Week
  • Holiday
Monday, February 24
  • Winter Break ends and classes resume
Friday, February 28
  • Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2025 Convocation without application late fee
Friday, March 7
  • 40th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, April 4
  • Classes conclude
  • Last day to drop Winter 2025 course(s) (12 Week Format) without academic penalty
  • Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2025 (12 week format) elective courses
Tuesday, April 8
  • Final Examinations commence
Saturday, April 12
  • Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, April 13
  • Final Examinations scheduled
Thursday, April 17
  • Final Examinations conclude (12 week format)
Friday, April 18
  • Holiday -- No Exams Scheduled
Monday, April 21
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2025 courses (12 week format)
Friday, April 25
  • Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2025 Convocation

 
 

Winter Semester 2025 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Monday, January 6
  • Classes commence
  • Summer 2025 Convocation application opens
Friday, January 10
  • Last day to add Winter 2025 - Session I course(s)
Friday, January 31
  • 20th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, February 14
  • 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 2025 Session I elective courses
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day
Monday, February 17
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week
  • Holiday
Monday, February 24
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) ends
  • Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I (6 week Format)
Friday, February 28
  • Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I (6 week Format)
Monday, March 3
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2025 courses (6 week format)

 
 

Winter Semester 2025 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Date Description
Friday, February 28
  • Classes commence
  • Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2025 Convocation without application late fee

Thursday, March 6
  • Last day to add Winter 2025 Session II course(s)
Thursday, March 27
  • 20th class day
  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Thursday, April 10
  • 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 2025 Session II elective courses
Monday, April 14
  • Final Examinations commence - Winter Session II (6 week Format)
Friday, April 18
  • Holiday -- No Exams Scheduled
Saturday, April 19
  • No exams scheduled
Sunday, April 20
  • No exams scheduled
Tuesday, April 22
  • Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session II (6 week Format)
Thursday, April 24
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session II 2025 courses (6 Week Format)
Friday, April 25
  • Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2025 Convocation