Yorku Important Dates 2026-2027: Academic Calendar Dates

The Yorku Important Dates 2026–2027 is your official guide to every crucial academic deadline from York term start and end dates, registration and tuition deadlines, to reading weeks and final exam schedules.

Whether you’re a new or returning student, knowing York University’s important dates ensures you’re always one step ahead.

York University follows a three-term academic year:

• Fall Term (September – December): Typically 12–13 weeks of instruction, including Reading Week in October, followed by a final exam period.
• Winter Term (January – April): Mirrors the Fall structure with another Reading Week in February and ends with finals in April.
• Summer Term (May – August): Divided into multiple sessions, such as May (Intersession), June (Summer Session), or Full Summer Term, each with separate start/end dates and registration windows.

Each term includes its own add/drop deadlines, grade release dates, and tuition payment schedules.

York’s structured academic schedule allows students to plan ahead effectively. Whether you’re taking full-year courses (spanning Fall and Winter) or accelerated Summer courses, the York University academic calendar ensures you don’t miss a beat.

Use the Yorku Important Dates 2026–2027 to navigate your academic year smoothly. From enrollment to exams, this calendar is your go-to reference for academic success at York, whether you study at Keele Campus, Glendon Campus, or online.

Yorku Important Dates for Winter 2027

The following are the Yorku term dates for Winter 2027 from the Yorku Important Dates Schedule for 2026–2027.

1. The recommended date to apply for Winter-only OSAP and submit supporting documents is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
2. Classes start on Monday, January 4, 2027.
3. Fees for Winter undergraduate course enrolments are due on Monday, January 10, 2027.
4. The second half of fees for residence charges and meal plans are due on Monday, January 10, 2027.
5. The deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Winter term only is Tuesday, January 31, 2027.
6. The last date to add a course is Saturday, January 14, 2027.
7. Family Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, with the university closed.
8. Winter Reading Week takes place from Monday, February 13, 2027, to Sunday, February 19, 2027.
9. The drop deadline, which is the last date to drop a course without receiving a grade, is Wednesday, March 8, 2027.
10. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, with no classes held; a make-up day is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2027, following a Friday class schedule.
11. The Course Withdrawal Period, during which students withdraw from a course and receive a grade of “W” on their transcript, runs from Thursday, March 9, 2027, to Wednesday, April 5, 2027.
12. Winter classes end on Wednesday, April 5, 2027.
13. Winter Study Day is held on Thursday, April 6, 2027.
14. Winter examinations take place from Friday, April 7, 2027, to Monday, April 24, 2027.

For more on the Yorku Important Dates 2026-2027 and download the PDF, visit the York University Calendar website.