The dates for the 2025-2026 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 2025 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, May 5	Classes commence Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2025 courses commence
Friday, May 9	Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2025 courses conclude
Tuesday, May 13	Last day to add Summer 2025 courses
Monday, May 19	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, July 28
Monday, June 16	Convocation
Monday, June 30	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, July 30
Tuesday, July 1	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 2	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade Fall 2025 Convocation Application opens
Monday, July 28	Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 19 - Monday schedule in effect
Tuesday, July 29	Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, July 1 - Tuesday schedule in effect
Wednesday, July 30	Classes rescheduled from Monday, June 30 - 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 2025 (12 week format) elective courses
Monday, August 4	Holiday
Tuesday, August 5	Final Examinations commence
Saturday, August 9	No exams Scheduled
Sunday, August 10	No exams Scheduled
Wednesday, August 13	Final Examinations conclude
Thursday, August 14	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2025 courses (12 week format)

Summer Semester 2025 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, May 5	Classes commence
Thursday, May 8	Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
Monday, May 19	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 16
Monday, June 2	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, June 16	Convocation Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 19 -- 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 2025 Session I elective courses
Thursday, June 19	Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
Saturday, June 21	No exams scheduled
Sunday, June 22	No exams scheduled
Thursday, June 26	Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
Friday, June 27	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2025 courses (6 week format)

Summer Semester 2025 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, June 30	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Tuesday, July 1	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Wednesday, July 2	Classes commence Fall 2025 Convocation Application opens
Monday, July 7	Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
Tuesday, July 29	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, August 4	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 13
Wednesday, August 13	Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 4 - 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 2025 Session II elective courses
Saturday, August 16	Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
Sunday, August 17	No exams scheduled
Thursday, August 21	Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
Friday, August 22	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2025 courses (6 week format)

Fall Semester 2025 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, September 1	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Wednesday, September 3	Classes commence
Monday, September 8	Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2025 course(s) commence
Thursday, September 11	Last day to add Fall 2025 course(s) Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2025 course(s) conclude Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2025 convocation
Friday, October 10	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 13	Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 20	Fall Break ends and classes resume
Saturday, October 25	Fall 2025 Graduation - No Ceremony
Tuesday, November 4	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Tuesday, December 2	Classes conclude Last day to drop Fall 2025 course(s) (12 week format) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2025 (12 week format) elective courses
Friday, December 5	Final Examinations commence
Saturday, December 6	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 7	Final Examinations scheduled
Saturday, December 13	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 14	Final Examinations conclude
Tuesday, December 16	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2025 courses (12 week format)

Fall Semester 2025 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Wednesday, September 3	Class commence - Fall Session I
Monday, September 8	Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
Thursday, September 11	Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2025 course(s) conclude Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2025 Convocation
Tuesday, September 30	20th class day - Fall Session I Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, October 10	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 13	Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 20	Fall break ends and classes resume
Tuesday, October 21	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 2025 Session I elective courses
Friday, October 24	Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
Saturday, October 25	Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I Fall 2025 Graduation - no ceremony
Sunday, October 26	Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
Wednesday, October 29	Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
Thursday, October 30	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2025 courses (6 week format)