To enable students to observe the holy days of their religions or recognized days of spiritual observances.

Conestoga College maintains a glossary of terms specific to the institution. The ones in use for this document are defined below.

Student

• Plan ahead and be aware of the dates and times of all evaluations and other course obligations.
• Advise the faculty member that they will be seeking accommodation to observe a recognized religious holy day or day of spiritual observance.

Faculty Member

• Communicate dates and times for examinations and other course obligations at the beginning of the semester.
  
• Accommodate students who are seeking accommodation for a religious or spiritual observance.

Human Resources

• Maintain a multi-faith calendar on the HR Portal which is accessible by all employees. The calendar is also available in the Religious Holy Day and Spiritual Observance Appendix: CEC Recognized Holy Day and Spiritual Observance List 2025.

1. Students seeking accommodation for religious or spiritual observances must make a request in writing to the faculty member within the first three weeks of the semester and prior to the scheduled date of evaluation or other course obligations that fall on the religious holy day or day of spiritual observance.
1. Exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved by the Academic Chair.
2. If a faculty member is unable or unwilling to grant the request, the student may consult with their Academic Chair.