# Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines
**Source**: https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/uWaterloo-Calendar-Events-and-Academic-Deadlines.html
**Parent**: https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/MATH-Bus-Admin-Computer-Sci-Double-Degree-Reqmnt-1.html
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| | | | | --- | --- | | | | | 2021-2022 | [The Undergraduate Calendar](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/) | | - [The Undergraduate Studies Calendar](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/uWaterloo-Undergraduate-Calendar-Access.html) - [General Information](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-General-Information.html) - [**Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines**](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/uWaterloo-Calendar-Events-and-Academic-Deadlines.html) - [**Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines**](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/uWaterloo-Calendar-Events-and-Academic-Deadlines.html) - [Admissions](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Admissions.html) - [Fees](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Fees.html) - [Awards and Financial Aid](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Awards-and-Financial-Aid.html) - [Co-operative Education & Career Action](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Co-operative-Education-Career-Action.html) - [University Policies, Guidelines, and Academic Regulations](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Policies-Guidelines-Academic-Regulations.html) - [Faculty of Arts](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Faculty-of-Arts.html) - [Faculty of Engineering](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Faculty-of-Engineering.html) - [Faculty of Environment](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Faculty-of-Environment.html) - [Faculty of Health](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Faculty-of-Health.html) - [Faculty of Mathematics](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/u-Waterloo-Faculty-of-Mathematics.html) - [Faculty of Science](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Faculty-of-Science.html) - [Social Work](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Social-Work.html) - [Minors, Options, Diplomas, Certificates](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Minors-Options-Diplomas-Certificates.html) - [Undergraduate Course Descriptions](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/Course-Descriptions-Index.html) - [Amendments](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/group/uWaterloo-Amendments.html) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | --- | | Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines | | | | | --- | | Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines | | | | Legend for all Tables | Key | Description | | --- | --- | | (M) | Monday | | (T) | Tuesday | | (W) | Wednesday | | (Th) | Thursday | | (F) | Friday | | (S) | Saturday | | (U) | Sunday | | **✶** | Co-op work terms are expected to be 16 weeks in duration. Actual start and end dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements in consultation with Co-operative Education. | | **Ф** | Make-up day in the spring term. The loss of a Friday class on Canada Day (July 1) will be made up by following a Friday schedule on July 26. | | **†** | Renison Social Work (BSW) students should consult with Renison for relevant dates in the [spring term](https://uwaterloo.ca/school-of-social-work/bachelor-social-work-bsw/current-students). | | **β** | Grades for on-campus courses are due in the Office of the Registrar throughout this period. Due dates for specific on-campus courses are normally scheduled seven days from the date of the final examination; those of online courses are due on the last day of the periods specified in the chart below. Grades for courses (on-campus and online) without a scheduled final examination are normally due 14 days after the start of the examinations. | Undergraduate Studies Academic Term Dates and Deadlines | Terms and Deadlines | Fall 2021 Sept.-Dec. | Winter 2022 Jan.-Apr. | Spring 2022 May-Aug. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Course Selection Period | **Returning Waterloo students:** June 9-22 (W-T) **New Waterloo students:** July 5-12 (M-M) | **All students:** Sept. 24 (F) - Oct. 4 (M) | **All students:** Jan. 31 (M) - Feb. 8 (T) | | Drop/Add Period appointments | **New Waterloo students:** July 29 (Th) - Aug. 4 (W) **Returning Waterloo students:** Aug. 3-4 (T-W) | **All students:** Nov. 22-23 (M-T) | **All students:** Mar. 28-29 (M-T) | | Add Period begins (open enrolment) | Aug. 5 (Th) | Nov. 24 (W) | Mar. 30 (W) | | Tuition and fees due date | Aug. 24 (T) | Dec. 14 (T) | Apr. 25 (M) | | Late fees begin | Aug. 25 (W) | Jan. 26 (W) *[revised]* | Apr. 26 (T) | | Co-op Work Term begins **\*** | Sept. 7 (T) | Jan. 4 (T) | May 2 (M) | | Classes begin | Sept. 8 (W) | Jan. 5 (W) | May 2 (M) **†** | | Add Period ends | Sept. 21 (T) | Jan. 18 (T) | May 13 (F) | | Drop deadline to withdraw from classes with 100% tuition refund | Sept. 28 (T) | Jan. 25 (T) | May 20 (F) | | Drop with WD begins: WD (Withdrew) grade assigned for class(es) dropped | Sept. 29 (W) | Jan. 26 (W) | May 21 (S) | | Reading Week | Oct. 9-17 (S-U) | Feb. 19-27 (S-U) | Not applicable | | Deadline for 50% tuition refund | Oct. 26 (T) | Feb. 18 (F) | June 17 (F) | | Drop with WD ends: WD (Withdrew) grade assigned for class(es) dropped | Nov. 23 (T) | Mar. 22 (T) | July 12 (T) | | Drop with WF begins: WF (Withdrew/Failure) grade assigned for class(es) dropped (**Engineering students:** See Engineering-specific regulations regarding [course load](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/ENG-Examinations-and-Promotions-Rules.html) and [withdrawal](https://academic-calendar-archive.uwaterloo.ca/undergraduate-studies/2021-2022/page/ENG-Voluntary-Withdrawals-1.html)) | Nov. 24 (W) | Mar. 23 (W) | July 13 (W) | | Make-up day for Canada Day on July 1 | Not applicable | Not applicable | July 26 (T) **Ф** Friday schedule used | | Classes end | Dec. 7 (T) | Apr. 5 (T) | July 26 (T) | | Drop with WF ends: last day to drop a class without a petition | Dec. 8 (W) | Apr. 7 (Th) | July 28 (Th) | | Co-operative Work Term ends **\*** | Dec. 23 (Th) | Apr. 22 (F) | Aug. 19 (F) | These [important dates](https://uwaterloo.ca/registrar/important-dates/calendar), and more, are available on the Registrar's Office website. Examination Dates | Terms and Deadlines | Fall 2021 Sept.-Dec. | Winter 2022 Jan.-Apr. | Spring 2022 May-Aug. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Grades due**β** | Dec. 8 (W) - Jan. 4 (T) | Apr. 6 (W) - May 2 (M) | July 27 (W) - Aug. 23 (T) | | Pre-examination study day(s) | Dec. 8 (W) | Apr. 6, 7 (W, Th) | July 27, 28 (W, Th) | | Final examinations begin | Dec. 9 (W) | Apr. 8 (F) | July 29 (F) | | In-person exam days for online courses | N/A | Apr. 8, 9 (F, S) | Aug. 5, 6 (F, S) | | Examination on Sundays | Dec. 12 (U) | Not applicable | Not applicable | | Final examinations end | Dec. 23 (Th) | Apr. 26 (T) | Aug. 13 (S) | | Unofficial grades begin to appear in Quest | Dec. 24 (F) | Apr. 27 (W) | Aug. 14 (U) | | Standings and official grades are available in Quest | Jan. 20 (Th) | May 19 (Th) | Sept. 13 (T) | Convocation Dates | Fall 2021 Convocation | Spring 2022 Convocation | | --- | --- | | October 22-23 (F-S) | June 14-18 (T-S) | Visit the [Ceremony dates and times](https://uwaterloo.ca/convocation/ceremonies/ceremony-dates-and-times) page on the Convocation website for specifics. Holidays and University ClosuresFall 2021 (Sept.-Dec.) - Labour Day: Sept. 6 (M) - Thanksgiving Day: Oct. 11 (M) - Closure for the holiday season: Dec. 24-31 (F-F) Winter 2022 (Jan.-Apr.) - New Year's Day: Jan. 3 (M) - Family Day: Feb. 21 (M) - Good Friday: Apr. 15 (F) Spring 2022 (May-Aug.) - Victoria Day: May 23 (M) - Canada Day: July 1 (F) - Civic Holiday: Aug. 1 (M) Some University of Waterloo departments may be open for limited service on these days. Also see list of [paid holidays](https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/support-employees/payroll/paid-holidays) for more holiday date information on the Human Resources website. | | | | --- Office of the Registrar University of Waterloo Ira G. Needles Hall 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1 519-888-4567 | | | |