Incoming exchange students at the sculpture park

Important Dates

Academic Terms:

First Semester 

  • Called "Fall Semester"
  • Runs from the start of September to December (exams finish just before Christmas)
  • The Canadian Thanksgiving Holiday will happen on the second Monday in October (the date of this holiday in the USA is different)
  • Thanksgiving is also the start of the Fall break week for all students (except for students taking classes in the Faculty of Law)


Second Semester

  • Called "Winter Semester"
  • Runs from the start of January to April (exams typically finish 1 week before the end of the month)
  • In Europe (and other places) this is often called "Spring Semester"
  • The 3rd Monday in February is the Family Day holiday and this is typically the start of a break week for all students
  • We do not have a big break at Easter - the only day we get off is the Friday before Easter
     

2025-2026 Academic year 

Fall Semester 2025 (Sept. to Dec.)

  • Aug. 30-31  - is the ideal time to arrive in Windsor (during business hours)
    • ** you should not plan to arrive on campus BEFORE these dates
  • Sept. 1 - the University is CLOSED for the Labour Day holiday
  • Sept. 4 - Classes begin *
  • Oct 11-19 -  Break Week (also called Reading or Study Week)
    (in the Fall this does not include the Faculty of Law)
  • Dec 3 - Last day of classes *
  • Dec 6-17 - Exams begin *
  • Dec 18 - Alternate exam day
  • Dec 19 - last possible day that a 1 semester students can be in Residence
  • Dec. 24 to  Jan. 2 - University offices closed

* Dates might be slightly different for the Faculty of LAW and NURSING
 

Winter Semester 2026  (Jan. to April)

  • Jan. 5 - University Offices reopen
  • Jan. 4 - the ideal time to arrive in Windsor
    ** you should not arrive on campus before this date
  • Jan. 5 - Classes begin *
  • Feb 14-22 - Break week (also called Reading or Study Week)
  • Apr 3 - University CLOSED for Good Friday
  • Apr 6 - Last day of classes *
  • Apr 9-20 - Exams examinations begin *
  • Apr 21 - Alternate exam day
  • April  22 - last day for students can in Residence

* Dates might be slightly different for the Faculty of LAW and NURSING

 


Please review the complete list of academic dates from the Registrar's Office