Important Dates

Academic Terms:

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)

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

Sept. 6 - is the ideal time to arrive in Windsor (during business hours)
- ** you should not plan to arrive on campus BEFORE these dates
Sept. 7 - the University is CLOSED for the Labour Day holiday
Sept. 10 - Classes begin *
Oct 10-18 - Break Week (also called Reading or Study Week)
(in the Fall this does not include the Faculty of Law)
Dec 9 - Last day of classes *
Dec 11-22 - Fall semester Exams *
Dec 23 - Alternate exam day
Dec 23 - last possible day that a 1 semester students can be in Residence
Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 - University offices closed

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

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