Important dates
Consult the list of important dates and deadlines for registration, fees, term start and end dates, withdrawal, grades, graduation and holidays for upcoming academic terms at Georgian College. Dates are subject to change and reflect approved information at the time of publication. Dates shown are for standard 14-week programs. program – specific variations apply.
Key dates for each semester
Winter 2026
| January 5, 2026 | Winter term begins for most programs |
| January 5, 2026 | Orientation |
| February 23 – 27, 2026 | Study week |
| April 17, 2026 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| April 22, 2026 | Final grades due for most programs |
Summer 2026
| May 4, 2026 | Summer term begins for most programs |
| May 4, 2026 | Orientation |
| June 22 – 26, 2026 | Study week |
| August 14, 2026 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| August 19, 2026 | Final grades due for most programs |
Fall 2026
| September 8, 2026 | Fall term begins for most programs |
| September 8, 2026 | Orientation |
| October 26 – 30, 2026 | Study week |
| December 18, 2026 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| December 23, 2026 | Final grades due for most programs |
Winter 2027
| January 11, 2027 | Winter term begins for most programs |
| January 11, 2027 | Orientation |
| March 1 -5, 2027 | Study week |
| April 23, 2027 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| April 28, 2027 | Final grades due for most programs |
Summer 2027
| May 10, 2027 | Summer term begins for most programs |
| May 10, 2027 | Orientation |
| June 28 – July 2, 2027 | Study week |
| August 20, 2027 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| August. 25, 2027 | Final grades due for most programs |
Fall 2027
| September 7, 2027 | Fall term begins for most programs |
| September 7, 2027 | Orientation |
| October 25 – 29, 2027 | Study week |
| December 17, 2027 | Last day of classes for most programs |
| December 22, 2027 | Final grades due for most programs |
Important dates
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Winter 2026 Award Cycle opens (Jan. 1 – Feb. 15)
January 1, 2026 -
Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in winter (Jan. 2 – April 17)
January 2, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in January with refund
January 26, 2026 -
Equal consideration for offers of admission to highly competitive programs (Fall 2026, Winter 2027 & Summer 2027)
February 1, 2026 -
OntarioLearn courses for the February intake begin
February 2, 2026 -
Last day to register for a February start OntarioLearn course
February 6, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in February with refund
February 13, 2026 -
Deposit due for all semester 1 summer students
February 15, 2026 -
Winter 2026 Award Cycle closes (Jan. 1 – Feb. 15)
February 15, 2026 -
College closed for Family Day
February 16, 2026 -
Study Week (Feb. 23 – 27)
February 23, 2026 -
Last day to register for winter co-op work term
February 27, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in March with refund
February 27, 2026 -
Last day to register for a March start OntarioLearn course
February 27, 2026 -
Deadline for submission of transfer credit or PLAR petition(s)
March 1, 2026 -
Registration begins for summer co-op work term
March 2, 2026 -
OntarioLearn courses for the March intake begin
March 2, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from most winter programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)
March 13, 2026 -
Entrance Awards (2026-27) opens (March 15 – May 15)
March 15, 2026 -
Full summer term fees due for international students
April 2, 2026 -
College closed for Good Friday
April 3, 2026 -
Full-time Registration for summer term begins
April 8, 2026 -
Last day of class for most programs
April 17, 2026 -
Last day to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in winter
April 17, 2026 -
Part-time (credit) registration for summer term begins
April 20, 2026 -
Add/Drop registration opens – make changes to your summer timetable (Apr. 20 – May 15)
April 20, 2026 -
Final grades due for most programs
April 22, 2026 -
Accept offer of admission deadline for fall applications
May 1, 2026 -
Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in summer (May 1 – Aug. 14)
May 1, 2026 -
Summer term begins for most programs
May 4, 2026 -
Last day to request a semester 1 deferral or program change for summer
May 8, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from the summer term with a refund
May 15, 2026 -
Entrance Awards (2026-27) closes (March 15 – May 15)
May 15, 2026 -
Add/Drop registration closes – last day to make changes to your summer timetable
May 15, 2026 -
Last day to submit a withdrawal request due to visa refusal for summer (full refund incl. deposit)
May 15, 2026 -
College closed for Victoria Day
May 18, 2026 -
Full summer term fees due for domestic students
May 19, 2026 -
Deadline for submission of transfer credit or PLAR petition(s)
June 1, 2026 -
Deposit due for all semester 1 fall students
June 15, 2026 -
Study Week (June 22 – 26)
June 22, 2026 -
Last day to register for summer co-op work term
June 30, 2026 -
College closed for Canada Day
July 1, 2026 -
Registration begins for co-op work term – fall
July 2, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from most summer programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)
July 15, 2026 -
Deposit due for domestic students returning in the fall
July 15, 2026 -
Full fall term fees due for international students
July 30, 2026 -
Continuing education credit course registration begins for all terms
August 1, 2026 -
College closed for Civic Holiday
August 3, 2026 -
Full-time Registration for fall term begins
August 5, 2026 -
Last day to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in summer
August 14, 2026 -
Last day of class for most programs
August 14, 2026 -
Add/Drop registration opens – make changes to your fall timetable (Aug. 17 – Sept. 21)
August 17, 2026 -
Part-time (credit) registration for fall term begins
August 17, 2026 -
Final grades due for most programs
August 19, 2026 -
College closed for Labour Day
September 7, 2026 -
Fall term begins for most programs
September 8, 2026 -
Last day to submit a withdrawal request due to visa refusal for fall (full refund incl. deposit)
September 14, 2026