Select an academic year:
Academic dates run from September 1 to August 31 and vary by program.
As of June 3, 2020
Fall term - 2020
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Orientation | August 31 - September 4 |
| Labour Day (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | September 7 |
| Classes start (May not apply to apprenticeship programs; First-year degree programs in the School of Engineering begin on August 24) | September 8 |
| Last day to add a course (for most programs) | September 16 |
| Program withdrawal with refund (for most programs) | September 21 |
| Thanksgiving Day (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | October 12 |
| Student Success Week (Some apprenticeship and workforce development courses and programs, as well as programs with irregular start dates, may have classes during this time.) | October 26-30 |
| Convocation | TBC |
| Last week of session (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | December 14 - 19 |
| Intersession (no classes) (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | December 21 - January 8, 2021 |
Conestoga is closed December 25, 26, 31 and January 1.
Winter term - 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Winter Orientation | Begins January 11 |
| Classes start (Apprenticeship programs may start Jan. 4) | January 18 |
| Last day to add a course (for most programs) | January 26 |
| Program withdrawal with refund (for most programs) | January 29 |
| Family Day (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | February 15 |
| Student Success Week (Some apprenticeship and workforce development courses and programs, as well as programs with irregular start dates, may have classes during this time.) | March 8 - 12 |
| Good Friday (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | April 2 |
| Convocation | TBC |
| Last week of session (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | April 26 - May 1 |
| Intersession (no classes) (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | May 3 - 14 |
Spring term - 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring Orientation | Begins May 6 |
| Classes start | May 17 |
| Victoria Day (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | May 24 |
| Last day to add a course (for most programs) | May 25 |
| Program withdrawal with refund (for most programs) | May 28 |
| Convocation | June 14 - 17 (TBC) |
| Student Success Week Note: The spring Student Success Week is scheduled for June 29 to July 3. Given the logistical considerations for the spring term as a result of COVID-19, the dates for Student Success Week will be reviewed and confirmed as we get closer to spring term start-up. (Some apprenticeship and workforce development courses and programs, as well as programs with irregular start dates, may have classes during this time.) | June 28 - July 2 |
| Canada Day (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | July 1 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes, Conestoga is closed) | August 2 |
| Last week of session (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | August 16 - 21 |
| Intersession (no classes) (Apprenticeship programs may have alternate end dates.) | August 23 - September 3 |
Closed means no entry permitted, including after hours.
BScN and diploma Registered Practical Nurse to BScN programs: See McMaster dates and deadlines.