uWaterloo Important Dates 2026-2027: Academic Calendar Dates

The UWaterloo Important Dates 2026‑2027 calendar is your definitive guide to every key deadline from application and enrollment windows, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop periods to campus holidays and final exam schedules.

By consulting the UWaterloo important dates, Warriors can lock in term start and end dates, navigate the exam schedule, track registration and payment deadlines, and never miss the last day to withdraw without a “W”, ensuring seamless academic and financial planning at the University of Waterloo.

University of Waterloo operates on a term‑based system with flexible summer options:

• Fall Term: 13 weeks of instruction followed by an exam week, including a built‑in Fall Reading Week to recharge.
• Winter Term: 13 weeks of instruction plus exams, featuring a Winter Reading Week for mid‑term review or rest.
• Spring Term: A focused, 8‑week session (late April–June) for accelerated courses, co‑op prep, or special programs.
• Summer Terms: Two separate 6‑week sessions (May–July and July–August), each with its own add/drop and fee‑payment deadlines, perfect for catching up, getting ahead, or fitting in co‑op preparation.

Keep the uWaterloo important dates front and center so you can focus on thriving whether you’re in lectures at the Davis Centre, labs in DWE, or study sessions in QNC.

uWaterloo Important Dates Winter 2027

1. The Course Selection Period for Winter 2027 takes place from Friday, September 25, 2026, to Monday, October 5, 2026.
2. Registered students can view their term class schedule and Drop/Add Period appointment time in Quest starting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
3. The Drop/Add Period appointments occur from Monday, November 23, 2026, to Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
4. The Add Period, during which all undergraduate students have equal access to make changes to their term class schedule, begins on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
5. The deadline to opt out of optional or voluntary fees is Thursday, December 17, 2026.
6. Tuition and fees are due on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
7. Fees Arranged Extension fees begin on Friday, December 18, 2026.
8. The university is closed for the holiday from Friday, January 1, 2027, to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
9. Classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
10. The co-operative work term begins on Monday, January 11, 2027, though actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
11. Specified enrolment reserves are removed on Monday, January 18, 2027, opening remaining seats in classes to all students.
12. The Add Period ends on Friday, January 22, 2027, which is the last day to add a class.
13. Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds are applied to student accounts on Monday, January 25, 2027.
14. The last day to drop a class from the academic record is Friday, January 29, 2027.
15. The deadline to receive a 100% tuition and fee refund for withdrawing from the term is Friday, January 29, 2027.
16. The Drop with WD period begins on Saturday, January 30, 2027, during which a WD grade is assigned for dropped classes.
17. Reading Week occurs from Saturday, February 13, 2027, to Sunday, February 21, 2027, with all classes cancelled and offices closed on weekends and the holiday Monday.
18. Family Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, with all classes cancelled and offices closed.
19. The deadline to receive a 50% tuition and fee refund for withdrawing from the term is Friday, February 26, 2027.
20. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, with all classes cancelled and offices closed.
21. The Drop with WD period ends on Monday, March 29, 2027, which is the last day to drop a class and receive a WD grade.
22. The Drop with WF period begins on Tuesday, March 30, 2027, during which a WF grade is assigned for dropped classes.
23. Classes end on Monday, April 12, 2027.
24. The make-up day for Good Friday is Monday, April 12, 2027, where a Friday schedule will be followed.
25. Pre-examination study days are held from Tuesday, April 13, 2027, to Wednesday, April 14, 2027, with no classes held except in cases of campus-wide emergency closure.
26. The Drop with WF period ends on Wednesday, April 14, 2027, which is the last day to drop a class and receive a WF grade.
27. Final examinations begin on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
28. In-person final examination days for online courses are held from Friday, April 16, 2027, to Saturday, April 17, 2027.
29. Final examination emergency days are reserved on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
30. Final examination make-up sessions are available on Wednesday, April 21, 2027.
31. In-person final examination days for online courses are held from Friday, April 23, 2027, to Saturday, April 24, 2027.
32. Final examination emergency days are reserved on Sunday, April 25, 2027.
33. Final examination make-up sessions are available on Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
34. Final examinations end on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
35. The co-operative work term ends on Friday, April 30, 2027, though actual dates may vary.
36. Final examination emergency days are reserved on Friday, April 30, 2027.
37. The Application to Graduate is due for undergraduate students completing their degree requirements during the winter term on Friday, April 30, 2027.
38. Unofficial term grades begin to appear in Quest on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
39. Final examination make-up sessions are available on Monday, May 3, 2027.
40. Final examination make-up sessions are available on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
41. Official grades and academic standing decisions become available in Quest on Thursday, May 20, 2027.

uWaterloo Important Dates Spring 2026

1. The deadline to opt out of optional or voluntary fees for the Spring 2026 term is Thursday, April 23, 2026.
2. Tuition and fees for the Spring 2026 term are due on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
3. Fees Arranged Extension fees for the Spring 2026 term begin to apply on Friday, April 24, 2026.
4. The co-operative work term for Spring 2026 begins on Monday, May 11, 2026; actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
5. Classes for the Spring 2026 term begin on Monday, May 11, 2026.
6. Victoria Day is observed on Monday, May 18, 2026; all classes are cancelled, and university offices are closed.
7. The Add Period for the Spring 2026 term ends on Monday, May 25, 2026.
8. Not Fees Arranged (NFA) holds will be applied to students who are not yet Fees Arranged for the term on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
9. The deadline to receive a 100% tuition refund for the Spring 2026 term is Monday, June 1, 2026.
10. Monday, June 1, 2026, is the last day to drop a class and have it removed from the academic record.
11. The Drop with WD (Withdrew, no credit granted) period begins on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
12. Final examination schedules for Spring 2026 will be released on Friday, June 5, 2026.
13. Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies will be held from Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to Saturday, June 20, 2026.
14. Requests for final examination relief due to consecutive exams are due on Thursday, June 19, 2026.
15. Requests for accommodations on religious or creed-related grounds for final examinations must be submitted by Friday, June 19, 2026.
16. The deadline to receive a 50% tuition refund for the Spring 2026 term is Friday, June 26, 2026.
17. The deadline to select an examination centre or submit a proctor for online course final examinations is Monday, June 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
18. Canada Day is observed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026; all classes are cancelled, and university offices are closed.
19. The last day to drop a class and receive a WD grade is Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
20. The Drop with WF (Withdrew/Failure, no credit granted) period begins on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
21. Civic Holiday is observed on Monday, August 3, 2026; all classes are cancelled, and university offices are closed.
22. The make-up day for Victoria Day is Tuesday, August 4, 2026; classes will follow a Monday schedule.
23. Classes for the Spring 2026 term end on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
24. The make-up day for Canada Day is also held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026; there is no change to the class schedule.
25. Pre-examination study days for the Spring 2026 term are scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
26. The last day to drop a class without a petition and receive a WF grade is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
27. Final examinations for Spring 2026 begin on Friday, August 7, 2026.
28. In-person exam days for online courses are scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, and Saturday, August 8, 2026.
29. A final examination emergency day is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026.
30. An additional in-person exam day for online courses is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
31. Another in-person exam day for online courses is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.
32. A final examination emergency day is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026.
33. Final examinations for the Spring 2026 term end on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
34. A final examination emergency day is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026.
35. The co-operative work term for Spring 2026 ends on Friday, August 21, 2026; actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.
36. Unofficial term grades for Spring 2026 begin to appear in Quest on Friday, August 21, 2026.
37. Standing decisions and official grades for Spring 2026 become available in Quest on Friday, September 11, 2026.

To explore the UWaterloo Important Dates 2026-2027 and download the PDF, visit the University of Waterloo Calendar website. Visit the uWaterloo Co-operative Education website for more on the uWaterloo Co-op Important Dates.