The dates for the 2021-2022 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 2021 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, May 10	Classes commence Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2021 courses commence
Friday, May 14	Deferred Examination Period for Winter 2021 courses conclude
Tuesday, May 18	Last day to add Summer 2021 courses
Monday, May 24	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 3
Monday, June 21	Convocation
Thursday, July 1	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Wednesday, August 4
Friday, July 2	No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Thursday, August 5
Tuesday, July 6	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, August 2	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, August 9
Tuesday, August 3	Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 24 - Monday schedule in effect
Wednesday, August 4	Classes rescheduled from Thursday, July 1 - Thursday schedule in effect
Thursday, August 5	Classes rescheduled from Friday, July 2 - 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 2021 (12 week format) elective courses
Monday, August 9	Final Examinations commence Fall 2021 Convocation Application opens
Friday, August 13	Final Examinations conclude
Monday, August 16	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session 2021 courses (12 week format)

Summer Semester 2021 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, May 10	Classes commence
Friday, May 14	Last day to add Summer Session I course(s)
Monday, May 24	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, June 21
Monday, June 7	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, June 21	Convocation Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 24 -- 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 2021 Session I elective courses
Thursday, June 24	Final examinations commence - Summer Session I
Saturday, June 26	No exams scheduled
Tuesday, June 29	Final examinations conclude - Summer Session I
Monday, July 5	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session I 2021 courses (6 week format)

Summer Semester 2021 - Session II (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, July 5	Classes commence
Thursday, July 8	Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)
Friday, July 30	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Monday, August 2	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, August 16
Monday, August 9	Fall 2021 Convocation Application opens
Monday, August 16	Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 2 - 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 2021 Session II elective courses
Thursday, August 19	Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II
Saturday, August 21	No exams scheduled
Monday, August 23	Final Examinations conclude - Summer Session II
Wednesday, August 25	Deferred Examinations Day for Summer Session II 2021 courses (6 week format)

Fall Semester 2021 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, September 6	Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled
Wednesday, September 8	Classes commence
Monday, September 13	Deferred examinations Period for Summer 2021 course(s) commence
Thursday, September 16	Last day to add Fall 2021 course(s) Deferred Examinations Period for Summer 2021 course(s) conclude
Friday, October 1	Last day for applications to graduate at Fall 2021 Convocation
Friday, October 8	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 11	Fall Break (Reading Week) -- No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 18	Fall Break ends and classes resume
Saturday, October 23	Fall 2021 Graduation - No Ceremony
Tuesday, November 9	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Tuesday, December 7	Classes conclude Last day to drop Fall 2021 course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Fall 2021 (12 week format) elective courses
Friday, December 10	Final Examinations commence
Saturday, December 11	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 12	Final Examinations scheduled
Saturday, December 18	Final Examinations scheduled
Sunday, December 19	Final Examinations scheduled
Monday, December 20	Final Examinations conclude
Tuesday, December 21	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall 2021 courses (12 week format)

Fall Semester 2021 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Wednesday, September 8	Class commence - Fall Session I
Thursday, September 16	Last day to add Fall Session I course(s)
Tuesday, October 5	20th class day - Fall Session I Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, October 8	Fall Break begins at the end of classes this day
Monday, October 11	Fall Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, October 18	Fall break ends and classes resume
Saturday, October 23	Fall 2021 Graduation - No ceremony
Tuesday, October 26	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 2021 Session I elective courses
Friday, October 29	Final Examinations commence - Fall Session I
Saturday, October 30	Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session I
Sunday, October 31	No exams scheduled
Monday, November 1	Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session I
Tuesday, November 2	Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session I 2021 courses (6 week format)

Winter Semester 2022 (12 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, January 10	Classes commence Summer 2022 Convocation Application opens
Friday, January 14	Last day to add Winter 2022 course(s)
Monday, January 17	Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2021 (12 Week Format) courses commence
Friday, January 21	Deferred Examinations for Fall 2021 (12 Week Format) courses conclude
Friday, February 18	Winter Break begins at end of classes this day
Monday, February 21	Winter Break – No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, February 28	Winter Break ends and classes resume
Friday, March 4	Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2022 Convocation without application late fee
Friday, March 11	40th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade Last day to apply to graduate at Summer 2022 Convocation
Friday, April 8	Classes conclude Last day to drop Winter 2022 course(s) without academic penalty Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2022 (12 week format) elective courses
Monday, April 11	Final Examinations commence
Friday, April 15	Holiday -- No Exams Scheduled
Saturday, April 16	No Exams Scheduled
Sunday, April 17	No Exams Scheduled
Saturday, April 23	Final Examinations conclude
Monday, April 25	Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2022 courses (12 week format)

Winter Semester 2022 - Session I (6 Week Format)

Calendar

Date	Description
Monday, January 10	Classes commence Summer 2022 Convocation application opens
Friday, January 14	Last day to add Winter 2022 course(s)
Friday, February 4	20th class day Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, February 18	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 2022 Session I elective courses Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day
Monday, February 21	Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week Holiday
Monday, February 28	Winter Break (Reading Week) ends and classes resume Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I
Wednesday, March 2	Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I
Thursday, March 3	Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2022 courses (6 week format)