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Important dates

Last updated: April 3, 2012

Dates: 2012-2013


Date Description Fall 2012 Winter 2013 Spring 2013
Pre-Enrollment Course Selection Week Feb. 27-Mar. 4 June 18-24, 2012 T.B.A.
Class Enrollment appointments posted in Quest May 11 Sept. 14, 2012 T.B.A.

Class Enrollment appointments
If you miss your appointment, you must wait until Open Class Enrollment to select your courses.

 June 4-9 (for continuing students) Oct. 8-13, 2012 T.B.A.
Class Enrollment Period for students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo July 9-22 n/a n/a
Students can send their pictures and pick up their WatCards during regular business hours from July 18 onwards from the WatCard Office, Student Life Centre. Please allow 4 (four) business days for cards to be produced after receiving a confirmation email.Visit www.watcard.uwaterloo.ca/photos.html for complete details. July 13 n/a n/a
Open Class Enrollment begins July 23 Oct. 15, 2012 T.B.A.
Co-operative Work Term begins
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.		 Aug. 27 Jan. 2 Apr. 29
Fees Due Date
Visit Student Accounts for more information.		 Aug. 27 Dec. 17, 2012 Apr. 29
Late fees begin
Visit Student Accounts for more information.		 Aug. 28 Dec. 18, 2012 Apr. 30
University holiday: Labour Day
Visit Human Resource's List of University Holidays for more information.		 Sept. 3 n/a n/a
Students enrolling for the first time can obtain their University of Waterloo Student Identification Card (WatCard) from the WatCard Office, Student Life Centre. Sept. 2-7 n/a n/a
Orientation week for students enrolling for the first time at Waterloo
Visit www.orientation.uwaterloo.ca/ for more information.		 Sept. 3-8 n/a n/a
English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) in the PAC-all except Architecture students; date and location for Architecture students is to be announced.
Visit http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/ for details.		 Sept. 5 n/a n/a
University holidays: New Year's
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a Jan. 1 n/a
Lectures begin
The dates for Social Work differ than that specified for the spring term. Renison Social Work (BSW) students should consult the Renison Calendar for relevant dates in the spring term.

Sept. 10

 Jan. 7

May 6
Open Online Class Enrollment ends Sept. 14 Jan. 11 May 10
Open Class Enrollment ends Sept. 21 Jan. 18 May 17
University holiday: Victoria Day
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a n/a May 20
Drop, No Penalty Period ends
 Sept. 28 Jan. 25 May 24
Deadline to drop or withdraw from courses with 100% tuition refund
Visit Student Accounts for more information.		 Sept. 28 Jan. 25 May 24
Drop, Penalty 1 Period begins
WD grade assigned (no credit granted) for course(s) dropped during this period.		 Sept. 29 Jan. 26 May 25
University holiday: Thanksgiving Day
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 Oct. 8 n/a n/a
Fall 2012 Convocation Oct. 19, 20 n/a n/a
Spring 2013 Convocation n/a n/a June 12-15
University holiday: Family Day
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a Feb. 18 n/a
Reading week
Co-operative employment interviews may continue during this period.		 n/a Feb. 18-22 n/a
Deadline for 50% tuition refund
Visit Student Accounts for more information.		 Oct. 26 Feb. 22 June 21
Petition to the Registrar to Register Late form required to become fees arranged after these dates. Visit Student Accounts for more information. Oct. 31 Jan. 31 June 30
University holiday: Canada Day
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a n/a July 1
Drop, Penalty 1 Period ends
Last day to receive a WD grade (no credit granted) for course(s) dropped.		 Nov. 16 Mar. 15 July 12
Drop, Penalty 2 Period begins
WF grade assigned (value 32) for course(s) dropped.Engineering students: See Engineering-specific regulations regarding course load and withdrawal in the Undergraduate Calendar.		 Nov. 17 Mar. 16 July 13
University holiday: Good Friday, University closed.
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a Mar. 29 n/a
Lectures end Dec. 3

Apr. 8
Note: Friday class schedule used, see legend +

 July 30 Note: Monday class schedule will be used, see legend ~
Pre-Examination Study Days Dec. 4, 5 Apr. 9-10 July 31-Aug. 5
English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) in the PAC
Visit English Language Proficiency Program for more information.		 Dec. 5 Apr. 10 n/a
University holiday: Civic Holiday
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 n/a n/a Aug. 5
Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends
Last day to drop a course without a petition.		 Dec. 5 Apr. 10 Aug. 5
On-Campus examinations begin Dec. 6 Apr. 11

Aug. 6
Online Class examination days Dec. 7, 8 Apr. 12, 13 Aug. 9, 10
Grades Due
Visit Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines in the Undergraduate Calendar for more information.		 Dec. 13-21, 2012 and Jan. 8, 2013 Apr. 18-May 7

Aug. 13-Sept. 3
On-Campus examinations end Dec. 20 Apr. 25 Aug. 17
Co-operative Work Term ends
Actual dates may vary depending on employer or student requirements.		 Dec. 21 Apr. 26 Aug. 23
Unofficial Grades begin to appear in Quest
Beginning this date, registered students can view their unofficial term grades in Quest (this means not all grades may appear).		 Dec. 21 Apr. 26 Aug. 19
University holidays: Christmas
Visit Human Resources: List of University Holidays for more information.		 Dec. 24-31 n/a n/a
Standings and Official Grades available in Quest (fully graded date):
Beginning this date, registered students can view their official term grades in Quest; date when official and complete term grades will appear along with academic standings; this is the date when official transcripts that have been ordered will be released. Averages do not appear on the official transcript.		 Jan. 21, 2013 May 21 Sept. 16

Legend

Key Description
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Friday Class Schedule: To compensate for loss of teaching days in a term due to holidays or other reasons. A Friday Class Schedule is a timetable of classes delivered on a Friday.

For the winter 2013 term, Monday, April 8 has been designated as "Friday." The last day of lectures for the winter term (Monday, April 8) has been designated as “Friday.” Instructors of Friday classes will hold their last class on Monday, April 1. Instructors of Friday classes will hold their last class on Monday, April 8.
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Monday Class Schedule: To compensate for loss of teaching days in a term due to holidays or other reasons. A Monday Class Schedule is a timetable of classes delivered on a Monday.

For the spring 2013 term, Tuesday, July 30 has been designated as "Monday." The last day of lectures for the spring term (Tuesday, July 30) has been designated as “Friday.” Instructors of Tuesday classes will hold their last class on Tuesday, July 23. Instructors of Friday classes will hold their last class on Tuesday, July 30.

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