Important Dates

Winter Break

University Closed. For the last day of classes before the winter break.

Dec 24–Jan 4, 2026

(No classes)

University re-opens

Jan 5, 2026

Grades for Fall session courses available for viewing by students on ACORN

Jan 14, 2026

Final date to submit doctoral theses without payment of incidental Winter session fees

Jan 15, 2026

Registration deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Winter (January to April) session.

After this date, a late registration fee will be assessed. Minimum required payment due (unpaid fees from previous session[s] + 100% of current Winter session tuition fee charges).

Jan 16, 2026

Final date to add Winter session courses

Jan 19, 2026

Final date for all students to request that their degrees be conferred in absentia in March

Jan 23, 2026

Final date to submit final doctoral theses for March graduation in absentia

Jan 23, 2026

Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Winter (January to April) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Winter session only

Except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on February 15.(3)

Jan 31, 2026

Final date to submit final doctoral theses to SGS to avoid fee charges for 2024-25

Feb 15, 2026