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
Friday, May 12	Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2023 courses conclude
Tuesday, May 16	Last day to add Summer 2023 courses
Monday, May 22	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, July 31
Monday, June 19	Convocation
Friday, June 30	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 1
Monday, July 3	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 2
Wednesday, July 5	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, July 31	Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 22 - Monday schedule in effect
Tuesday, August 1	Classes rescheduled from Friday, June 30 - Friday schedule in effect Classes conclude
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
Monday, August 7	Holiday -- No classes or exams Scheduled
Tuesday, August 8	Final Examinations commence Fall 2023 Convocation Application opens
Monday, August 14	Final Examinations conclude
Wednesday, August 16	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2023 courses (12 week format)

Summer Semester 2023 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, May 8	Classes commence
Friday, May 12	Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
Monday, May 22	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 19
Monday, June 5	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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
Thursday, June 22	Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
Saturday, June 24	No exams scheduled
Wednesday, June 28	Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
Tuesday, July 4	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)

Summer Semester 2023 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Tuesday, July 4	Classes commence
Friday, July 7	Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
Monday, July 31	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, August 7	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 15
Tuesday, August 8	Fall 2023 Convocation Application opens
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
Friday, August 18	Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
Saturday, August 19	No exams scheduled
Wednesday, August 23	Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
Thursday, August 24	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2023 courses (6 week format)

Fall Semester 2023 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, September 4	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Wednesday, September 6	Classes commence
Monday, September 11	Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2023 course(s) commence
Thursday, September 14	Last day to add Fall 2023 course(s) Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2023 course(s) conclude
Friday, September 29	Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2023 Convocation
Friday, October 6	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 9	Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 16	Fall Break ends and classes resume
Saturday, October 28	Fall 2023 Graduation - No Ceremony
Tuesday, November 7	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
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
Friday, December 8	Final Examinations commence
Saturday, December 9	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 10	Final Examinations scheduled
Saturday, December 16	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 17	Final Examinations conclude
Tuesday, December 19	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2023 courses (12 week format)

Fall Semester 2023 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Wednesday, September 6	Class commence - Fall Session I
Thursday, September 14	Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
Tuesday, October 3	20th class day - Fall Session I Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, October 6	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 9	Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 16	Fall break ends and classes resume
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
Friday, October 27	Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
Saturday, October 28	Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I Fall 2023 Graduation - no ceremony
Sunday, October 29	No exams scheduled
Monday, October 30	Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
Tuesday, October 31	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)
Monday, November 6	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2023 courses (6 week format)