Academic dates
| Summer Term 2020 | |
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| Non-Standard Term Dates |
Not all courses fall within the standard term dates and deadlines. Please refer to Term Dates and Deadlines for non-standard dates and deadlines. For financial deadlines please see fee payment deadlines. |
| June 2020 | |
| Mon, June 1 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from first‑term summer session courses. |
| Mon, June 15 | Last day to apply for supplemental examinations for courses taken during the regular session 2019‑20. |
| Mon, June 15 | Last day to apply for re‑evaluation of courses ending in April 2020. |
| Wed, June 17 | Last day of classes — First‑term summer session. |
| Thu, June 18 | Spring convocations — CU Celebrate Class of 2020 (*see Spring convocation FAQ) |
| Thu, June 18 | Examinations begin — First‑term summer session finals. |
| Thu, June 18 | Mid‑term break for two‑term summer session begins. |
| Tue, June 23 | Examinations end — First‑term summer session finals. |
| Wed, June 24 | Mid‑term break for two‑term summer session ends. |
| Wed, June 24 | Fête nationale — University closed. |
| Thu, June 25 | Classes begin — Second‑term summer session and special three‑ or six‑week summer session. |
| July 2020 | |
| Wed, July 1 | Canada Day — University closed. |
| Thu, July 2 | Last day to add second‑term summer session courses and first‑term special three‑ or six‑week summer session courses. |
| Thu, July 2 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund (DNE) from second‑term summer session and first‑term special three‑ or six‑week summer session courses. |
| Wed, July 8 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from two‑term summer session courses. |
| Wed, July 8 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from first‑term special three‑week summer session courses. |
| Wed, July 15 | Last day to apply for fall 2020 graduation. |
| Thu, July 16 | Last day of classes — First‑term special three‑week summer session. |
| Fri, July 17 | Classes begin — Second‑term special three‑week summer session. |
| Tue, July 21 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from special six‑week summer session courses. |
| Fri, July 24 | Last day to register for second‑term special three‑week summer session courses. |
| Fri, July 24 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund (DNE) from second‑term special three‑week summer session courses. |
| Mon, July 27 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from second‑term summer session courses. |
| Wed, July 29 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from second‑term special three‑week summer session courses. |
| August 2020 | |
| Sat, Aug. 1 | Last day to apply for Quebec resident status for summer session 2020. |
| Sat, Aug. 1 | Registration start date for returning and newly authorized Independent students — Fall 2020 term. |
| Thu, Aug. 6 | Last day of classes — Special six‑week and second‑term special three‑week summer session courses. |
| Wed, Aug. 12 | Last day of classes — Two‑term and second‑term summer session courses. |
| Thu, Aug. 13 | Examinations begin — Two‑term and second‑term summer session finals. |
| Tue, Aug. 18 | Examinations end — Two‑term and second‑term summer session finals. |
| Wed, Aug. 19 | Replacement and supplemental examinations begin — Regular session 2019‑20. |
| Mon, Aug. 24 | Replacement and supplemental examinations end — Regular session 2019‑20. |
| Mon, Aug. 31 | Last day to apply for DEF (Deferred) or MED (Medical) notation for courses taken during the summer session 2020. |
| Fall Term 2020 | |
| Non-Standard Term Dates |
Not all courses fall within the standard term dates and deadlines. Please refer to Term Dates and Deadlines for non-standard dates and deadlines. For financial deadlines please see fee payment deadlines. |
| September 2020 | |
| Tue, Sept. 1 | Last day to apply for late completion of courses taken during the summer session 2020. |
| Mon, Sept. 7 | Labour Day — University closed. |
| Tue, Sept. 8 | Classes begin — Fall and fall/winter terms 2020‑21. |
| Wed, Sept. 9 | Registration start date for newly admitted students — Winter 2021 term. New students admitted for winter 2021 can register any time after admission and advising criteria have been satisfied. |
| Tue, Sept. 15 | Last day for submission of late‑completion work for summer session 2020 courses (application deadline September 1). |
| Wed, Sept. 16 | Last day to apply for supplemental examinations for courses taken during the summer session 2020. |
| Mon, Sept. 21 | Last day to add fall‑term and two‑term courses. |
| Mon, Sept. 21 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund (DNE) from fall‑term and two‑term courses. |
| October 2020 | |
| Thu, Oct. 1 | Last day to apply for re‑evaluation of courses taken during the summer session 2020. |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | Replacement and supplemental examinations — Summer session 2020 courses. |
| Mon, Oct. 12 | Thanksgiving Day — University closed (see December 8, 2020). |
| November 2020 | |
| T.B.A. | Fall convocations. |
| Mon, Nov. 2 | Last day to apply for admission to undergraduate programs — Winter term 2021. |
| Mon, Nov. 2 | Last day to apply for degree transfer — Winter term 2021 (for currently registered students to transfer into the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science). |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from fall‑term courses. |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | Last day to register with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities and receive exam accommodations for the fall 2020 final examination period. |
| Wed, Nov. 25 | Registration start date for newly authorized Independent students — Winter 2021 term. |
| Mon, Nov. 30 | Last day for instructor‑scheduled tests or examinations. |
| December 2020 | |
| Tue, Dec. 1 | Last day to apply for Quebec resident status for fall term 2020. |
| Mon, Dec. 7 | Last day of classes — Fall term. |
| Tue, Dec. 8 | Make‑up day for classes scheduled on Monday, October 12. |
| Wed, Dec. 9 | Examinations begin. |
| Wed, Dec. 23 | Examinations end. |
| Wed, Dec. 23 | Aide financière aux études (AFE) end of funding for fall term. |
| Thu, Dec. 24 | Holiday period — University closed. (December 24 to January 5) |
| Winter Term 2021 | |
| Non-Standard Term Dates |
Not all courses fall within the standard term dates and deadlines. Please refer to Term Dates and Deadlines for non-standard dates and deadlines. For financial deadlines please see fee payment deadlines. |
| January 2021 | |
| Wed, Jan. 6 | Classes begin — Winter term 2021. |
| Wed, Jan. 6 | Classes resume — Fall/winter term 2020‑21. |
| Fri, Jan. 15 | Last day to apply for spring 2021 graduation. |
| Fri, Jan. 15 | Last day to apply for DEF (Deferred) or MED (Medical) notation for courses ending in December 2020. |
| Tue, Jan. 19 | Last day to add winter‑term courses. |
| Tue, Jan. 19 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund (DNE) from winter‑term courses. |
| February 2021 | |
| Mon, Feb. 1 | Last day to apply for supplemental examinations for courses ending in December 2020 (graduating students only). |
| Mon, Feb. 1 | Last day to apply for re‑evaluation of courses ending in December 2020. |
| Mon, Feb. 1 | Last day to apply for late completion of courses ending in December 2020. |
| Mon, Feb. 15 | Last day for submission of late‑completion work for courses ending in December 2020 (application deadline February 1). |
| March 2021 | |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Mid‑term break begins. |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Replacement examinations begin. |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Supplemental examinations begin for courses ending in December 2020 (graduating students only). |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Last day to apply for admission to undergraduate programs — Full‑time regular session 2021‑22. |
| Mon, Mar. 1 | Last day to apply for degree transfer — Fall term 2021 (for currently registered students to transfer into a different degree in any Faculty). |
| Thu, Mar. 4 | Replacement and supplemental examinations end. |
| Fri, Mar. 5 | President’s Holiday — University closed. |
| Sun, Mar. 7 | Mid‑term break ends. |
| Fri, Mar. 19 | Last day to register with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities and receive exam accommodations for the winter 2021 final examination period. |
| Mon, Mar. 22 | Last day for academic withdrawal (DISC) from two‑term and winter‑term courses. |
| April 2021 | |
| Thu, Apr. 1 | Last day to apply for Quebec resident status for winter term 2021. |
| Fri, Apr. 2 | University closed (see April 15, 2021). |
| Sat, Apr. 3 | University closed (see April 15, 2021). |
| Sun, Apr. 4 | University closed. |
| Mon, Apr. 5 | University closed (see April 14, 2021). |
| Tues, Apr. 6 | Last day for instructor‑scheduled tests or examinations. |
| Tues, Apr. 13 | Last day of classes — Fall/winter and winter terms 2020‑21. |
| Wed, Apr. 14 | Make‑up day for classes scheduled on April 5. |
| Thu, Apr. 15 | Make‑up day for classes scheduled on April 2 and 3. |
| Sat, Apr. 17 | Examinations begin. |
| Fri, Apr. 30 | Aide financière aux études (AFE) end of funding for winter term. |
| Summer Term 2021 | |
| Non-Standard Term Dates |
Not all courses fall within the standard term dates and deadlines. Please refer to Term Dates and Deadlines for non-standard dates and deadlines. For financial deadlines please see fee payment deadlines. |
| May 2021 | |
| Sun, May 2 | Examinations end. |
| Mon, May 10 | Last day to apply for DEF (Deferred) or MED (Medical) notation for courses ending in April 2021. |
| Sat, May 15 | Last day to apply for late completion of courses ending in April 2021. |
| Mon, May 24 | Journée nationale des patriotes (Quebec), Victoria Day (elsewhere in Canada) — University closed. |
| Sun, May 30 | Last day for submission of late‑completion work for courses ending in April 2021 (application deadline May 15). |
| June 2021 | |
| T.B.A. | Spring convocations. |
| Tues, June 15 | Last day to apply for supplemental examinations for courses taken during the regular session 2020‑21. |
| Tues, June 15 | Last day to apply for re‑evaluation of courses ending in April 2021. |
| Summer Term 2020 | ||
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| Summer Registration | Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates. | |
| June 2020 | ||
| Mon, Jun. 1 | Last day for academic withdrawal from first-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) | |
| Wed, June 10 | Spring Convocations - Faculty of Arts and Science | |
| Thu, June 11 | Spring Convocations - GIna Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science |
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| Mon, June 15 | Spring Convocations - John Molson School of Business |
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| Mon, June 15 | Spring Convocations - Faculty of Fine Arts | |
| Mon, Jun. 15 | Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in April 2020 (/3 and /4) | |
| Wed, Jun. 17 | Last day of classes for first-term Summer Session | |
| Thur, Jun. 18 | Examinations begin, first-term summer session finals | |
| Thur, Jun. 18 | Mid-term break for two-term Summer Session begins | |
| Tue, Jun. 23 | Examinations end, first-term summer session finals | |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | Mid-term break for two-term Summer Session ends | |
| Wed, Jun. 24 |
Fête Nationale, University closed | |
| Thur, Jun. 25 | Classes begin, second-term Summer Session | |
| July 2020 | ||
| Wed, Jul. 1 |
Canada Day, University closed | |
| Thur, Jul. 2 | Last day to add second-term Summer Session courses | |
| Thur, Jul. 2 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DNE) | |
| Wed, Jul. 8 | Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) | |
| Tue, Jul. 14 | Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Fall graduation | |
| Wed, Jul. 15 | Last day to apply for Fall graduation | |
| Mon, Jul. 27 | Last day for academic withdrawal from second-term Summer Session courses (/1 DISC) | |
| August 2020 | ||
| Sat, Aug. 1 |
Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Summer Session 2020 | |
| Tue, Aug. 4 | Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Fall convocation; consult with your department | |
| Wed, Aug. 12 | Last day of classes for two-term and second-term Summer Session | |
| Thur, Aug. 13 | Examinations begin, two-term Summer Session finals | |
| Tue, Aug. 18 | Examinations end, two-term Summer Session finals | |
| Fall Term 2020 | ||
| Fall/Winter Registration | Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates. | |
| September 2020 | ||
| Tue, Sep. 1 | Last day for final electronic submission of thesis through Spectrum, the Concordia Repository, for students who are graduating in the Fall Term | |
| Mon, Sep. 7 | Labour Day, University closed | |
| Tue, Sep. 8 | Classes begin, Fall Term | |
| Wed, Sep. 9 | Registration begins for newly admitted students - Winter Session | |
| Mon, Sep. 21 | Last day to add two-term (/3) and Fall-term (/2) courses | |
| Mon, Sep. 21 | Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from two-term (/3 DNE) and Fall-term courses (/2 DNE) | |
| Mon, Sep. 21 | Deadline for withdrawal from program for Fall Session | |
| Mon, Sep. 21 | In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Summer 2020 courses | |
| October 2020 | ||
| Thur, Oct. 1 | Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in August 2020 (/1) | |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | Replacement examinations - Summer Session | |
| Mon, Oct. 12 |
Thanksgiving Day, University closed (see December 8, 2020) | |
| November 2020 |
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| TBA | Fall Convocations | |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | Last day for academic withdrawal from Fall-term courses (/2 DISC) | |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | Last day to register with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) and receive exam accommodations for the Fall 2020 final exam | |
| December 2020 | ||
| Tue, Dec. 1 | Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Fall Term 2020 | |
| Mon, Dec. 7 |
Last day of classes, Fall Term | |
| Tue, Dec. 8 |
Make-up day for classes scheduled on Monday, October 12 | |
| Wed, Dec. 9 | Examinations begin | |
| Wed, Dec. 23 |
Examinations end | |
| Wed, Dec. 23 | Aide financière aux études (AFE) end of funding for Fall Term | |
| Thur, Dec. 24 to Tue, Jan. 5 |
Holiday period, University closed | |
| Winter Term 2021 | ||
| Fall/Winter Registration | Refer to the Graduate Registration Guide for exact dates of registration and the non-standard registration and withdrawal deadline dates. | |
| January 2021 | ||
| Wed, Jan. 6 | Classes begin, Winter Term | |
| Fri, Jan. 15 | Last day for students to apply for Spring graduation | |
| Tue, Jan. 19 | Last day to add Winter-term courses (/4) | |
| Tue, Jan. 19 |
Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund* from Winter-term courses (/4 DNE) | |
| Tue, Jan. 19 | Deadline for withdrawal from program for Winter Session | |
| Tue, Jan. 19 | In Progress deadline to submit coursework to professors for Fall 2020 courses | |
| February 2021 | ||
| Mon, Feb. 1 | Last day to apply for re-evaluation of courses ending in December 2020 (/2) | |
| Thur, Feb. 11 | Last day for initial doctoral thesis submission to the Thesis Office for students who have applied for Spring graduation | |
| March 2021 | ||
| Mon, Mar. 1 |
Mid-term break begins | |
| Thur, Mar. 4 | Deadline to submit electronic Master thesis to department for Spring convocation; consult with your department | |
| Fri, Mar. 5 | President's Holiday, University closed | |
| Sun, Mar. 7 |
Mid-term break ends | |
| Fri, Mar. 19 | Last day to register with the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) and receive exam accommodations for the Winter 2021 final exam | |
| Mon, Mar. 22 |
Last day for academic withdrawal from two-term (/3 DISC) Winter-term (/4 DISC) courses | |
| April 2021 | ||
| Thur, Apr. 1 | Last day to apply for Quebec Resident status for Winter term 2021 | |
| Thur, Apr. 1 | Last day for final electronic submission of thesis through Spectrum, the Concordia Repository for students who are graduating in the Spring Term | |
| Fri, Apr. 2 | University closed (see April 15, 2021) | |
| Sat, Apr. 3 |
University closed (see April 15, 2021) | |
| Sun, Apr. 4 | University closed | |
| Mon, Apr. 5 | University closed (see April 14, 2021) | |
| Tue, Apr. 13 | Last day of classes, Winter Term | |
| Wed, Apr. 14 | Make-up day for classes scheduled on April 5 |
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| Thur, Apr. 15 | Make-up day for classes scheduled on April 2 and 3 | |
| Sat, Apr. 17 | Examinations begin | |
| Fri, Apr. 30 | Aide financière aux études (AFE) end of funding for Winter Term | |
* Tuition refund only applies to diploma, certificate, independent, visiting, and qualifying programs. |
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