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uOttawa Important Dates 2026‑2027: Academic Calendar Dates

By eriq elikplim
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The uOttawa Important Dates 2026‑2027 schedule compiles all the key deadlines you need to navigate your academic journey at the University of Ottawa, from application and enrolment dates to fee payment deadlines, course add/drop cut‑offs, and exam periods.

Bookmarking the University of Ottawa academic calendar will help you to never miss critical milestones like when you can enroll at uOttawa, uOttawa registration deadlines, or the last day to withdraw without academic penalty.

The calendar also includes financial dates such as tuition fee payment due dates, late‑fee penalties, and housing deadlines for those living on campus.

uOttawa operates on a two‑semester system. Fall (early September to mid‑December) and Winter (early January to late April), with each featuring roughly 13 weeks of instruction plus a dedicated exam period.

Beyond the main semesters, the university offers a Summer Session (May 1 to August 31) divided into Sessions A–D with staggered start/end dates, evaluation windows, and fee deadlines (for example, Session A runs May 5–July 25 with exams July 28–August 3).

Whether you’re planning around uOttawa exam schedules, mapping out your course change deadlines, or organizing your summer coursework, the uOttawa Important Dates 2026‑2027 calendar is your go‑to resource.

uOttawa Important Dates Winter 2026

  1. Course schedules are posted in uoZone on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
  2. First-year undergraduate enrollment opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
  3. Fourth-year undergraduate enrollment opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
  4. Third-year undergraduate enrollment opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
  5. Second-year undergraduate enrollment opens at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
  6. Graduate/Law/Education enrollment opens at 8:00 AM/10:00 AM on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
  7. Non-degree/transfer student enrollment opens at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
  8. General non-degree enrollment opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, according to the uOttawa Important Dates Schedule.
  9. The Christmas Holiday break begins at 5:00 PM on Monday, December 22, 2025 (university closed), and ends at 8:45 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026 (university reopens).
  10. uOttawa Winter 2026 classes begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
  11. The last day to enroll/change courses is Friday, January 23, 2026.
  12. The last day for withdrawal with financial credit is Friday, January 30, 2026.
  13. Tuition payment deadline (no late fees) is Friday, January 30, 2026.
  14. U-Pass’s full refund deadline is Friday, January 30, 2026.
  15. Thesis submission deadline (100% credit) is Friday, January 30, 2026.
  16. uOttawa Reading Week 2026 begins on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (no classes for specified faculties), and ends on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Family Day holiday is Monday, February 16, 2026.
  17. Exam schedules are posted on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  18. Thesis submission deadline (50% credit) is Friday, March 6, 2026.
  19. The program change period for Spring-Summer 2026 begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  20. The last day for withdrawal without financial credit is Friday, March 27, 2026.
  21. Satisfactory/Not satisfactory grade selection deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026.
  22. The Spring 2026 convocation registration deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  23. The program change period for Spring-Summer 2026 ends on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, according to the uOttawa Important Dates Schedule.
  24. Teaching evaluations begin on Monday, March 30, 2026, and end on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  25. Easter break begins on Friday, April 3, 2026, and ends on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  26. Make-up classes (Friday schedule) are held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  27. Make-up classes (Saturday schedule) are held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  28. Classes end on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  29. Study break occurs on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (except MD Program).
  30. The final exam period begins on Friday, April 17, 2026, and ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  31. The thesis submission deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  32. The engineering report deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  33. The major research paper deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  34. Final grades are posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
  35. Academic standings are posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
  36. The grade review deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026, according to the uOttawa Important Dates Schedule.
  37. Deferred/supplemental exams for ANP courses run from Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
  38. Deferred exams for specified faculties run from Sunday, July 5, 2026, to Saturday, July 11, 2026.

uOttawa Important Dates Fall 2026

  1. The last day to register to receive your degree for Spring 2026 Convocation is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  2. The course schedule is posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  3. First-year and newly admitted undergraduate students (including CÉGEP/college entrants) may begin enrolment on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  4. Fourth-year undergraduate students (with at least 81 units completed) may begin enrolment on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  5. Third-year undergraduate students (with at least 54 units completed) may begin enrolment on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  6. The Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremony takes place from Monday, June 8, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
  7. Second-year undergraduate students (with at least 24 units completed) may begin enrolment on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  8. Graduate students may begin enrolment on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  9. Faculty of Education students may begin enrolment on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:30 am.
  10. Common Law and second- and third-year Civil Law students may begin enrolment on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am.
  11. Non-degree students transferring units and uOttawa–Carleton exchange students may begin enrolment on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 9:00 am.
  12. Non-degree undergraduate and graduate students may begin enrolment on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:01 am.
  13. Labour Day occurs on Monday, September 7, 2026.
  14. Starting Point (mandatory academic orientation activities with no classes held) takes place on Monday, September 8, 2026.
  15. Course dates run from Tuesday, September 9, 2026, to Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  16. The opt-out period for undergraduate health and dental insurance runs until Friday, September 9, 2026, to Friday, October 9, 2026.
  17. The last day to register to receive your degree for Fall 2026 Convocation is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
  18. The last day to enrol and change course selection is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  19. The last day to change student status (regular or auditor) is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  20. The last day to withdraw from a course with a financial credit is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  21. The last day to pay tuition fees without late fees is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  22. The last day to submit a thesis for 100% financial credit is Friday, October 2, 2026.
  23. The exam schedule is posted on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  24. The last day to submit a thesis for 50% financial credit is Thursday, October 23, 2026.
  25. Reading Week takes place from Sunday, October 25, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026.
  26. The period to make changes to your program for Winter 2027 runs from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026.
  27. The last day to pass mandatory academic integrity training is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
  28. The teaching and course evaluation period runs from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Thursday, December 4, 2026.
  29. The last day to withdraw from a course without financial credit is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  30. The last day for French immersion students to select Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory grading is Friday, November 20, 2026.
  31. The period for final exams runs from Thursday, December 10, 2026, to Tuesday, December 22, 2026.
  32. The holiday break (university closed) runs from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm to Monday, January 4, 2027, at 8:45 am.
  33. Classes scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving) are cancelled and will be made up on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  34. Official final grades are posted on Monday, January 19, 2027.
  35. Official academic standings are posted on Monday, January 26, 2027.
  36. The last day to request a grade review is Monday, February 2, 2027.
  37. The deferred and supplemental exam period for ANP courses runs from Saturday, February 14, 2027, to Friday, February 20, 2027.
  38. The deferred exam period for Arts, Civil Law, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, and Telfer School of Management runs from Saturday, February 14, 2027, to Friday, February 20, 2027.
  39. The last day to register for Spring 2027 Convocation is Thursday, March 31, 2027.
  40. The Spring 2027 Convocation Ceremony takes place from Tuesday, June 9, 2027, to Saturday, June 13, 2027.

For more on uOttawa Important dates and deadlines, visit the University of Ottawa Calendar website. These dates apply to the entire student population, whether you are studying at the undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral level.

However, dates may vary for certain programs (Education, Common Law, Civil Law, Engineering, Medicine, MBA, Master of Health Administration (MHA), Health Sciences, etc.) and for work terms.

Please check with the academic unit concerned and refer to the CO-OP website for work-term deadlines.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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