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. 1 or 2 - is the ideal time to arrive in Windsor (during business hours)
- ** you should not plan to arrive on campus BEFORE these dates
Sept. 2 - the University is CLOSED for the Labour Day holiday
Sept. 5 - Classes begin *
Oct 12-20 - Break Week (also called Reading or Study Week)
(in the Fall this does not include the Faculty of Law)
Dec 4 - Last day of classes *
Dec 7-18 - Exams begin *
Dec 19 - Alternate exam day
Dec 19 - last possible day that a 1 semester students can be in Residence
Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 - University offices closed

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

Jan. 2 - University Offices reopen
Jan. 4-5 - the ideal time to arrive in Windsor
** you should not arrive on campus before this date
Jan. 6 - Classes begin *
Feb 15-23 - Break week (also called Reading or Study Week)
Apr 4 - Last day of classes *
Apr 7-17 - Exams examinations begin *
Apr 18 - University CLOSED for Good Friday
Apr 21 - Alternate exam day

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