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 22, 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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Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in winter (Jan. 2 – April 17)
January 2, 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 to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in winter
April 17, 2026 -
Last day of class for most programs
April 17, 2026 -
Georgian College Spring Open House
April 18, 2026 -
Add/Drop registration opens – make changes to your summer timetable (Apr. 20 – May 15)
April 20, 2026 -
Part-time (credit) registration for summer term begins
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 -
OntarioLearn courses for the summer semester begin
May 12, 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 withdraw from the summer term with a refund
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 -
Last day to register for a May start OntarioLearn course
May 22, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in May with refund
May 25, 2026 -
Deadline for submission of transfer credit or PLAR petition(s)
June 1, 2026 -
OntarioLearn courses for the June intake begin
June 1, 2026 -
Last day to register for a June start OntarioLearn course
June 5, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in June with refund
June 12, 2026 -
Deposit due for all semester 1 fall students
June 15, 2026 -
Study Week (June 22 – 26)
June 22, 2026 -
Georgian College Convocation (June 22-25)
June 22, 2026 -
Last day to register for a July start OntarioLearn course
June 26, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from an OntarioLearn course starting in July with refund
June 26, 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 -
OntarioLearn courses for the July intake begin
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 of class for most programs
August 14, 2026 -
Last day to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in summer
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 -
Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in fall (Sept. 1 – Dec. 18)
September 1, 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 -
Add/Drop registration closes – last day to make changes to your fall timetable
September 21, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from the fall term with a refund
September 21, 2026 -
Last day to register for fall co-op work term
September 21, 2026 -
Last day to submit a withdrawal request due to visa refusal for fall (full refund incl. deposit)
September 21, 2026 -
Full fall term fees due for domestic students
September 22, 2026 -
Fall 2025 Award Cycle closes (Aug. 15 – Sept. 30)
September 30, 2026 -
Deadline for submission of transfer credit or PLAR petition(s)
October 1, 2026 -
ABSC Convocation
October 8, 2026 -
College closed for Thanksgiving
October 12, 2026 -
Deposit due for all semester 1 winter students
October 15, 2026 -
Study Week (October 26 – 30)
October 26, 2026 -
Registration begins for co-op work term – winter
November 2, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from most fall programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)
November 13, 2026 -
Deposit due for domestic winter returning students (not here in fall)
November 13, 2026 -
Last day to withdraw from most fall programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)
November 13, 2026 -
Full winter fees due for international students
November 26, 2026 -
Full-time Registration for the winter term begins
December 1, 2026 -
Add/Drop registration opens – make changes to your winter timetable (Dec. 14 to Jan. 22)
December 14, 2026 -
Part-time (credit) registration for winter term begins
December 14, 2026 -
Last day of class for most programs
December 18, 2026 -
Last day to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in fall
December 18, 2026 -
Final grades due for most programs
December 22, 2026 -
Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in winter (Jan. 4 – April 23)
January 4, 2027 -
Apply to Graduate opens for students completing final term of study in winter (Jan. 4 – April 23)
January 4, 2027 -
Winter term begins for most programs
January 11, 2027 -
Last day to request a semester 1 deferral or program change for winter
January 15, 2027 -
Add/Drop registration closes – last day to make changes to your winter timetable
January 22, 2027 -
Last day to withdraw from the winter term with a refund
January 22, 2027 -
Last day to register for winter co-op work term
January 22, 2027 -
Last day to submit a withdrawal request due to visa refusal for winter (full refund incl. deposit)
January 22, 2027 -
Full winter term fees due for domestic students
January 25, 2027 -
Equal consideration for offers of admission to highly competitive programs
February 1, 2027 -
Winter 2026 Award Cycle closes (Jan. 1 – Feb. 15)
February 15, 2027 -
Deposit due for all semester 1 summer students
February 15, 2027 -
College closed for Family Day
February 15, 2027 -
Study Week (March 1 – 5)
March 1, 2027 -
Deadline for submission of transfer credit or PLAR petition(s)
March 1, 2027 -
Registration begins for summer co-op work term
March 1, 2027 -
Last day to withdraw from most winter programs/courses without academic penalty (no refund)
March 15, 2027 -
Deposit due for domestic returning students (not here in the fall or winter)
March 15, 2027 -
Entrance Awards (2026-2027) opens (March 15 – May 15)
March 15, 2027 -
College closed for Good Friday
March 26, 2027 -
Full summer term fees due for international students
April 1, 2027 -
Full-time Registration for summer term begins
April 6, 2027 -
Add/Drop registration opens – make changes to your summer timetable (Apr. 19 – May 21)
April 19, 2027 -
Part-time (credit) registration for summer term begins
April 19, 2027 -
Last day of class for most programs
April 23, 2027 -
Last day to Apply to Graduate for students completing final term of study in winter
April 23, 2027 -
Final grades due for most programs
April 28, 2027