Schedule of Dates for 2025-2026: Guelph-Humber Calendar

The dates for the 2025-26 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.

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 

  • 40th class day 

  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade 
Tuesday, July 1 
  • Holiday- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, July 29 
Wednesday, July 2 
  • 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 

  • 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  
Friday, August 1 
  • Final Examinations commence 
Saturday, August 2
  • No exams scheduled 
Sunday, August 3 
  • No exams scheduled 
Monday, August 4 
  • Holiday -- No exams scheduled  
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) 

 

 

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) 

 

 

Date Description

Monday, June 30                    
  • Classes commence  
Tuesday, July 1 
  • Holiday- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Tuesday, August 12 ,  
Wednesday, July 2
  • Fall 2025 Convocation Application opens ,  
Friday, July 4
  • Last day to add Summer Session II course(s)  
Monday, July 28
  • 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 Monday, August 11  
Monday, August 11
  • Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 4 - Monday schedule in effect  
Tuesday, August 12 
  • Classes rescheduled from Tuesday, July 1 - Tuesday 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  

Friday, August 15 
  • Final Examinations commence - Summer Session II  
Saturday, August 16 
  • Final Examinations scheduled  
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) 

 

 

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) 

 

 

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) 

 

 

Date Description
Thursday, October 30
  • Classes commence Fall Session II 
Tuesday, November 4 
  • Last day to add Fall Session II course(s) 
Wednesday, November 26       

  • 20th class day Fall Session II 

  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade 
Wednesday, December 10

  • 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 2025 Session II elective courses 
Saturday, December 13
  • Final Examinations commence - Fall Session II 
Sunday, December 14
  • Final Examinations scheduled - Fall Session II 
Thursday, December 18
  • Final Examinations conclude - Fall Session II 
Friday, December 19
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Fall Session II 2025 courses (6-week format) 

 

 

Date Description
Monday, January 5    

  • Classes commence 

  • Summer 2026 Convocation Application opens 
Friday, January 9
  • Last day to add Winter 2026 course(s) 
Monday, January 12
  • Deferred Examinations Period for Fall 2025 (12 Week Format) courses commence 
Friday, January 16
  • Deferred Examinations for Fall 2025 (12 Week Format) courses conclude 
Friday, February 13
  • Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day 
Monday, February 16

  • Winter Break (Reading Week) – No Classes Scheduled This Week 

  • Holiday 
Monday, February 23     
  • Winter Break ends and classes resume 
Friday, February 27
  • Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation without application late fee 
Friday, March 6

  • 40th class day 

  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade 
Friday, April 3
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 6 
Monday, April 6

  • Classes rescheduled from Friday, April 3 - Friday schedule in effect 

  • Classes conclude 

  • Last day to drop Winter 2026 course(s) (12-week format) without academic penalty 

  • Last day to apply online for the Credit/No Credit grading option for eligible Winter 2026 (12-week format) elective courses 
Thursday, April 9
  • Final Examinations commence 
Saturday, April 11
  • Final Examinations scheduled 
Sunday, April 12
  • Final Examinations scheduled 
Saturday, April 18
  • Final Examinations conclude (12-week format) 
Monday, April 20
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter 2026 courses (12-week format) 
Friday, April 24
  • Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation

 

 

Date Description
Monday, January 5

  • Classes commence 

  • Summer 2026 Convocation application opens 
Thursday, January 8
  • Last day to add Winter 2026 – Session I course(s) 
Friday, January 30

  • 20th class day 

  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade 
Friday, February 13

  • 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 2026 Session I elective courses 

  • Winter Break (Reading Week) begins at end of classes this day 
Monday, February 16       

  • Winter Break (Reading Week) - No Classes Scheduled This Week 

  • Holiday 
Monday, February 23

  • Winter Break (Reading Week) ends  

  • Final Examinations commence - Winter Session I (6-week format) 
Friday, February 27

  • Final Examinations conclude - Winter Session I (6-week format) 

  • Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation without application late fee
Monday, March 2
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session I 2026 courses (6-week format)

 

 

Date Description
Monday, March 2              
  • Classes commence 
Thursday, March 5
  • Last day to add Winter Session II course(s) 
Friday, March 27

  • 20th class day 

  • Instructors have provided feedback on a minimum of 20% of final course grade
Friday, April 3
  • Holiday -- No Classes Scheduled -- Classes rescheduled to Monday, April 13
Monday, April 13

  • Classes rescheduled from Friday, April 3 - 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 2026 Session II elective courses 
Thursday, April 16
  • Final Examinations commence - Winter Session II (6-week format) 
Saturday, April 18
  • Final Examinations scheduled 
Sunday, April 19
  • Final Examinations scheduled 
Tuesday, April 21
  • Final Examinations conclude 
Wednesday, April 22       
  • Deferred Examinations Day for Winter Session II 2026 courses (6-week format) 
Friday, April 24
  • Last day for applications to graduate at Summer 2026 Convocation