Linc Important Dates
Here are important academic and financial dates for the upcoming or current semester for students on the Guelph campus. This is not a complete listing of all important dates. Make sure to check the links below for additional dates.
Fall 2025
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | September 4, 2025 |
| Payment Deadline for Fall Tuition and Fees* | September 12, 2025 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Fall Classes | September 12, 2025 |
| Fall Study Break | From end of classes on October 10, 2025, to start of classes on October 15, 2025 |
| Fall/Winter Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Undergraduate/Diploma Students | October 7, 2025 |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Winter 2026 | November 1, 2025 |
| Last Day of Fall Class | November 28, 2025 |
| Deadline to Drop Fall Courses | November 28, 2025 |
| Final Exam Period | December 1 to 12, 2025 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting December 15, 2025 (Applicable to undergraduate and diploma students only) Final grades will be posted on WebAdvisor as they are approved and received in ORS. Grades are not updated during the University's holiday closure. |
*Payments must be received and posted on WebAdvisor by the payment due date for each term. Consider processing times to ensure the payments are received on or before the due date - allow 3-5 business days for online web banking and international payment methods.
Winter 2026
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | January 5, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline for Winter Tuition and Fees* | January 9, 2026 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Winter Classes | January 9, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Graduate Students | January 10, 2026 |
| Work Study Application Deadline for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Break | Begins at end of classes on February 13, 2026. Classes resume on February 23, 2026. |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Summer 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Fall 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Last Day of Winter Class | April 6, 2026 |
| Deadline to Drop Winter Courses | April 6, 2026 |
| Final Exam Period | April 9 to 21, 2026 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting April 22, 2026 (Applicable to undergraduate and diploma students only) Final grades will be posted on WebAdvisor as they are approved and received in ORS. |
*Payments must be received and posted on WebAdvisor by the payment due date for each term. Consider processing times to ensure the payments are received on or before the due date - allow 3-5 business days for online web banking and international payment methods.
Additional Dates and Deadlines
- Schedule of Dates for a full list of academic dates
- Convocation website for dates related to convocation ceremonies
- Tuition, fees and payment dates, includes the Registration Deposit deadline. The Registration Deposit must be submitted prior to course registration.
- Scholarships: Many scholarships at the University of Guelph do not require students to apply, but some require an application. Application deadlines vary. Please use the award search tools to determine the application deadline for the scholarship(s) of interest.
- Bursaries: Bursary application deadlines are indicated on the Financial Need Assessment Forms (NAFs), which are posted in mid-August for Fall/Winter bursaries and mid-April for Summer bursaries.
- Other financial aid programs:
- OSAP dates and deadlines
Here are some important deadlines for undergraduate and diploma students applying to the University of Guelph for the indicated semester. Please visit the Admission Services website for a comprehensive list of admission-related dates and upcoming events.
2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2025 | Deadline to apply for guaranteed housing (international students) and pay the $750 CAD residence deposit. Winter 2026 entry for international students. |
| December 1, 2025 | Document submission deadline for transfer applicants applying for Winter 2026 |
| December 1, 2025 | Application deadline for Canadian DVM applicants |
| December 2, 2025 | Deadline to meet conditions in your offer of admission. Winter 2026 entry for international students. |
| December 15, 2025 | Deadline to pay the $2,000 international tuition deposit. Winter 2026 entry for international students. |
2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | Application deadline for students currently enrolled in high school. Note: We will continue to consider applications received after this date. |
| January 23, 2026 | Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarships application deadline |
| January 23, 2026 | President's Scholarships application deadline |
| January 23, 2026 | Dr. Franco J Vaccarino President's Scholarship application deadline |
| February 1, 2026 | Deadline for high school students studying outside of Canada to submit documents to be considered for early admission |
| February 2, 2026 | Background Information Form (BIF) deadline for Canadian DVM applicants |
| March 1, 2026 | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) Background Information Form (BIF) submission deadline |
| March 1, 2026 | Diploma in Turfgrass Management (DTM) Background Information Form (BIF) submission deadline |
| March 1, 2026 | Application deadline for transfer students applying for Summer 2026 entry |
| March 1, 2026 | Deadline for out-of-country applicants to provide proof of English proficiency (soft-deadline) |
| March 2, 2026 | Transcript and Reference deadline for Canadian DVM applicants |
| April 1, 2026 | Student Profile Form (SPF) submission deadline |
| April 1, 2026 | Supplemental Information Form for Students with Disabilities (SIF-D) submission deadline |
| April 1, 2026 | Application deadline for transfer students applying for Fall 2026 entry |
| April 1, 2026 | Document submission deadline for transfer applicants applying for Summer 2026 entry. All programs except BLA, DTM and DVM. |
| April 15, 2026 | Official transcript deadline for all high school applicants not currently enrolled in high school |
| April 15, 2026 | Official transcript deadline for high school students studying outside of Ontario |
| April 15, 2026 | Proof of English Proficiency deadline for applicants studying in a Canadian high school |
| April 15, 2026 | Deadline to amend your application to be considered equally for all programs (except BLA) |
| April 15, 2026 | Deadline to apply for scholarships and bursaries that require an application |
| April 15, 2026 | Deadline to submit the Entrance Financial Need Assessment Form to determine eligibility for need-based entrance awards |
| April 24, 2026 | Deadline for Ontario high schools to submit all official grades to the OUAC |
| May 1, 2026 | Document submission deadline for transfer students applying for Fall 2026 entry point (for most programs) |
| May 19, 2026 | Deadline for high school students studying outside of Canada to apply for Fall 2026. Note: Applications to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture closed on March 1 and are no longer being accepted. |
| May 31, 2026 | Deadline for high school students studying outside of Canada to submit documents for Fall 2026 applications |
| June 1, 2026 | Deadline to accept offer of admission through OUAC |
| June 1, 2026 | Deadline for international students studying outside of Canada to accept their offer of admission |
| June 1, 2026 | Deadline for residence application and $750 deposit |
| June 15, 2026 | Deadline for international fee-paying students to submit the $2,000 tuition deposit |
| June 15, 2026 | Deadline to register with Student Accessibility Services to ensure disability-related academic accommodations are in place by September |
| July 30, 2026 | Deferral application deadline for high school applicants |
| August 14, 2026 | Deadline for high school applicants to satisfy the conditions of their offer of admission. |
| August 20-31, 2026 | Deadline for GCE and CAPE final results for international applicants. |