Select an academic year:
Academic dates run from September 1 to August 31 and vary by program. These dates do not apply to apprenticeship programs.
September 2026 - August 2027
Fall term - 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
Fall Orientation |
August 24–September 4 |
| Labour Day (no classes) | September 7 |
|
Classes start May not apply to apprenticeship programs. First-year degree programs in the School of Engineering & Technology begin August 25. |
September 8 |
| Last day to add a course*** | September 16 |
| Program withdrawal with refund*** | September 21 |
| Thanksgiving Day (no classes, college is closed) | October 12 |
| Convocation | October 26–28 |
|
Student Success Week |
October 26–31** |
|
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (for most courses). Verify course-specific deadlines in the Student Portal on the My Courses tab. |
November 15 |
|
Last week of term |
December 14–19* |
|
Intersession (no classes) |
December 21, 2026 - January 8, 2027** |
Conestoga is closed December 25, 26, 31 and January 1.
Winter term - 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
Winter Orientation |
January 4–8 |
|
Classes start |
January 11 |
| Last day to add a course*** | January 19 |
| Program withdrawal with refund*** | January 22 |
| Family Day (no classes, college is closed) | February 15 |
| Student Success Week | March 1–6** |
|
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (for most courses). Verify course-specific deadlines in the Student Portal on the My Courses tab. |
March 20 |
|
Good Friday (no classes, college is closed) |
March 26 |
|
Last week of term |
April 19–24* |
|
Intersession (no classes) |
April 26–May 7** |
Spring term - 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
|
Spring Orientation |
May (dates to be confirmed) |
| Classes start | May 10 |
| Last day to add a course*** | May 18 |
| Program withdrawal with refund*** | May 21 |
| Victoria Day (no classes, college is closed) | May 24 |
| Convocation | June (dates to be confirmed) |
| Student Success Week | June 28–July 3** |
| Canada Day (no classes, college is closed) | July 1 |
|
Last day to drop a course without academic penalty (for most courses). Verify course-specific deadlines in the Student Portal on the My Courses tab. |
July 18 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes, college is closed) | August 2 |
| Last week of term | August 16–21* |
| Intersession (no classes) | August 23–September 3** |
* Programs with exams scheduled outside this timeframe will be notified by the academic area.
** Some apprenticeships, workforce development courses and programs, and programs with irregular start dates, may have classes during this time.
*** For most programs.
**** Apprenticeship programs have alternate start dates.
Closed means no entry permitted, including after hours.