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 2026
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | September 10, 2026 |
| Payment Deadline for Fall Tuition and Fees* | September 18, 2026 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Fall Classes | September 18, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Undergraduate/Diploma Students | October 7, 2026 |
| Fall Study Break | From end of classes on October 9, 2026, to start of classes on October 14, 2026 |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Winter 2027 | November 1, 2026 |
| Last Day of Fall Class | December 4, 2026 |
| Deadline to Drop Fall Courses | December 4, 2026 |
| Final Exams Period | December 7 to 22, 2026 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting December 23, 2026 (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. |
| Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Graduate Students Registered in Fall and Winter or Winter Only | January 10, 2027 |
*Payments must be received and posted on WebAdvisor by the payment deadline for each semester. Consider processing times to ensure the payments are received on or before the deadline; allow 3-5 business days for online banking and international payment methods.
Winter 2027
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | January 11, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Bursary Application Deadline for Domestic Graduate Students | January 11, 2027 |
| Late Registration Fee ($100) | Starting January 11, 2027 |
| Last Day to Enrol in Winter Classes | January 15, 2027 |
| Payment Deadline for Winter Tuition and Fees* | January 15, 2027 |
| Work Study Application Deadline for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 | January 19, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Begins at end of classes on February 12, 2027. Classes resume on February 22, 2027. |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Summer 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| Deadline to Apply for Internal Program Transfer for Fall 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| Last Day of Winter Class | April 12, 2027 |
| Deadline to Drop Winter Courses | April 12, 2027 |
| Final Exam Period | April 15 to 30, 2027 |
| Final Grades Posted on WebAdvisor | Starting May 3, 2027 (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).
- Other financial aid programs:
- OSAP dates and deadlines