Find all important date information for all sessions and programs at Brock University. Below you will find important dates specifically for Undergraduate students.
Dates are organized by:
- Registration, Drops & Withdrawal Dates
- Specific Events/Occasions – Including Holidays, Closure, Move-in Dates, Convocation & Examinations
- Dates Specific to ESL or Teacher Education Students
- Academic Terms – Spring, Summer or Fall/Winter
For more information, or questions relating to these dates, please contact Brock Central at 905-688-5550 x3052
Registration, Drops & Withdrawal Dates
This section contains Important Sessional Dates relative to registration, drops and withdrawals. If you require assistance with registration, please contact our Records department at records@brocku.ca.
Looking for information on when to register?
Specific registration dates can be found in the Registration Guides:
- Spring / Summer 2019 – All students – March 4, 2019
- Fall 2018 / Winter 2019 Academic Year – Web Registration is based on the number of credits you have earned to date
If you are experiencing difficulty with Registration, please contact our Records team at records@brocku.ca.
Dropping a course
While the Registration system is open, students are able to drop courses without financial penalty. After the Registration system closes, students must request to be withdrawn from a course by submitting an Add/Withdrawal Form and may incur a financial penalty. See the Withdrawal Deadlines tab for more information.
| Duration | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Last Date for Late Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring - D1/D2 course | Spring 2019 | Registration | May 12, 2019 |
| Spring - D3 course | Spring 2019 | Registration | June 16, 2019 |
| Summer course | Summer 2019 | Registration | July 21, 2019 |
| Fall - D1 and D2 course | Fall 2019 | Registration | September 17, 2019 |
| Winter - D3 course | Winter 2020 | Registration | January 17, 2020 |
Withdrawal without Academic Penalty
Students are able to withdraw from a course after the Registration System closes only up to the final withdrawal dates listed below. This may incur a financial penalty. Once this date has past, a grade must be issued for all courses in which you are registered.
| Duration | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Last Date to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall D2 course (without academic penalty) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | November 5, 2019 |
| Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty) | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | January 17, 2020 |
| Winter D3 course (without academic penalty) | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | March 6, 2020 |
| Spring D2 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 28, 2019 |
| Spring D1 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 20, 2019 |
| Spring D3 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 2, 2019 |
| Spring D4 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 23, 2019 |
| Spring D5 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 19, 2019 |
| Spring D7 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | September 17, 2019 |
| Spring D10 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 1, 2019 |
| Spring D11 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 8, 2019 |
| Spring D12 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 15, 2019 |
| Spring D13 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 7, 2019 |
| Spring D14 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 14, 2019 |
| Spring D17 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 17, 2019 |
| Spring D18 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 4, 2019 |
| Spring D19 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 6, 2019 |
| Spring D20 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 28, 2019 |
| Spring D21 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 11, 2019 |
| Spring D22 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 12, 2019 |
| Spring D23 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 13, 2019 |
| Spring D24 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 21, 2019 |
| Spring D25 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 13, 2019 |
| Spring D26 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 28, 2019 |
| Spring D27 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 22, 2019 |
| Spring D28 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 13, 2019 |
| Spring D29 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 11, 2019 |
| Spring D30 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 11, 2019 |
| Spring D31 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 3, 2019 |
| Spring D32 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 21, 2019 |
| Spring D33 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 18, 2019 |
| Spring D34 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 3, 2019 |
| Summer D1 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 9, 2019 |
| Summer D7 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 8, 2019 |
| Summer D10 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 28, 2019 |
| Summer D11 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 18, 2019 |
| Summer D12 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 15, 2019 |
| Summer D13 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 23, 2019 |
| Summer D14 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 6, 2019 |
| Summer D15 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 27, 2019 |
| Summer D16 course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 20, 2019 |
How to withdraw from a course
- If the registration system has closed, you must fill out an Add / Withdrawal Form found on the Brock Central website.
- After the withdrawal deadline, you will be unable to withdraw from the course and will receive a grade.
Withdrawal schedules by session
Please note that withdrawal schedules are only applicable if your tuition is charged per credit (3.5 credits or less). If you are assessed based on the flat fee tuition structure (4.0 or more credits) your fees will not change due to a withdrawal. Contact Brock Central at 905-688-5550 x3052 if you have any questions concerning the financial implications of withdrawing from a course.
Withdrawal schedules by session
Please note that withdrawal schedules are only applicable if your tuition is charged per credit (3.5 credits or less). If you are assessed based on the flat fee tuition structure (4.0 or more credits) your fees will not change due to a withdrawal. Contact Brock Central at 905-688-5550 x.3052 if you have any questions concerning the financial implications of withdrawing from a course.
Dates by Subject/Occasion
This section contains Important Sessional Dates relevant by specific events or occasions.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); library closed | Spring 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | May 20, 2019 |
| Canada Day closure (no classes) | Spring 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | June 28 & July 1, 2019 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes) | Summer 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | August 5, 2019 |
| Labour Day | Fall 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | September 2, 2019 |
| Thanksgiving | Fall 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | October 14, 2019 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Fall 2019 | Reading Week | October 15 - 18, 2019 |
| Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this time | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | December 24, 2019 - January 1, 2020 |
| University reopens** | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | January 2, 2020 (TBC) |
| Family Day | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | February 17, 2020 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Winter 2020 | Reading Week | February 17 - 21, 2020 |
| President’s Holiday* | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | February 18, 2020 (TBC) |
| Good Friday | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | April 10, 2020 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Move in Day | Fall 2019 | Residence | September 1, 2019 |
| Residences Closed | Fall 2019 | Residence | December 20, 2019 |
| Residences reopen at noon | Winter 2020 | Residence | January 5, 2020 |
| Residence Move Out Day (Students are required to move out of residence no later than 12 noon of the day following their last exam) | Winter 2020 | Residence | April 23, 2020 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examinations begin | Fall 2019 | Examinations | December 6, 2019 |
| Examinations end | Fall 2019 | Examinations | December 19, 2019 |
| Examinations begin | Winter 2020 | Examinations | April 8, 2020 |
| Examinations end | Winter 2020 | Examinations | April 23, 2020 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Convocation | Spring 2019 | Convocation | June 10 - June 14, 2019 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall Convocation | Spring 2019 | Convocation | July 1, 2019 |
| Fall Convocation | Fall 2019 | Convocation | October 18, 2019 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring Convocation | Winter 2020 | Convocation | February 1, 2020 |
Dates for ESL & Teacher Education
This section contains Important Sessional Dates relevant by ESL and Teacher Education students.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Orientation (Spring 2018) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | May 7, 2018 |
| Entrance Testing (Spring 2018) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | May 7, 2018 |
| New Student Orientation Continued (Spring 2018) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | May 8, 2018 |
| First Day of Classes (Spring 2018) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | May 9, 2018 |
| Homestay for Summer 2018 is available only to students registered in the GAPP/SELP/Explore/CELP programs until this date. Applications by International students not registered in the GAPP/SELP/Explore/CELP programs will not be considered before this date and are subject to a $150 application fee. | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | May 23, 2018 |
| Summer 2018 Tuition Due | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | June 7, 2018 |
| Last day to submit Homestay applications for Summer 2018 without late penalty. | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | June 7, 2018 |
| Reading Week (No ESL Services Classes) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | June 25 - June 29, 2018 |
| New Student Orientation (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 3, 2018 |
| Entrance Testing (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 3, 2018 |
| AELP Program Begins (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 3, 2018 |
| New Student Orientation Continued (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 4, 2018 |
| First Day of Classes (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 5, 2018 |
| Last date to submit Request to Extend/Change Homestay forms and proof of deposit (Fall 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 10, 2018 |
| Homestay for Fall 2018 is available only to students registered in the IELP/AcT/CELP programs until this date. Applications by International students not registered in the IELP/AcT/CELP programs will not be considered before this date and are subject to a $150 . | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | July 24, 2018 |
| Final Testing and Closing Ceremony (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 3, 2018 |
| Fall 2018 Tuition Due | Fall 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 4, 2018 |
| Last day to submit Homestay applications for Fall 2018 without late penalty. | Fall 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 7, 2018 |
| Final Testing (Spring 2018) | Spring 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 15 - August 16, 2018 |
| Closing Ceremony (Spring 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 17, 2018 |
| AELP Program Ends (Summer 2018) | Summer 2018 | ESL Students Only | August 24, 2018 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| First day of Fall/Winter Session (Concurrent Year 5 and Consecutive Year 1 students only) | Fall 2019 | Teacher Education | September 3, 2019 |
| First day of Class (Consecutive Year 2 students only) | Fall 2019 | Teacher Education | September 4, 2019 |
| March Break Week (Secondary Schools) Faculty of Education | Winter 2020 | Teacher Education | March 16 - 20, 2020 |
Dates by Academic Term
This section contains Important Sessional Dates by Academic Term.
Looking for information on when to register?
Specific registration dates can be found in the Registration Guides:
- Spring / Summer 2019 – All students – March 4, 2019
- Fall 2019 / Winter 2020 Academic Year – Web Registration is based on the number of credits you have earned to date
If you are experiencing difficulty with Registration, please contact our Records team at records@brocku.ca.
Dropping a course
While the Registration system is open, students are able to drop courses without financial penalty. After the Registration system closes, students must request to be withdrawn from a course by submitting an Add/Withdrawal Form and may incur a financial penalty. See the Withdrawal Deadlines tab for more information.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Move in Day | Fall 2019 | Residence | September 1, 2019 |
| Labour Day | Fall 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | September 2, 2019 |
| First day of Classes (Fall 2019) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate | September 4, 2019 |
| First day of Fall/Winter Session (D1, D2 - Undergraduate) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate | September 4, 2019 |
| Fall 2018 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Fall 2019 | Finance | September 4, 2019 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes (D1 and D2) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate; Registration | September 17, 2019 |
| Thanksgiving | Fall 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | October 14, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall (D2) course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | November 4, 2019 |
| Fall Convocation | Fall 2019 | Convocation | October 18, 2019 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Fall 2019 | Reading Week | October 15 - 18, 2019 |
| Fall Preview Day | Fall 2019 | Campus Event | TBC |
| Last day of lectures (D2) | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate | December 3, 2019 |
| Snow/Reading days | Fall 2019 | Undergraduate | December 4 & 5, 2019 |
| Examinations begin | Fall 2019 | Examinations | December 6, 2019 |
| Examinations end | Fall 2019 | Examinations | December 19, 2019 |
| Residences Closed | Fall 2019 | Residence | December 20, 2019 |
| Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this time | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | December 24, 2019 - January 1, 2020 |
| University reopens** | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | January 2, 2020 (TBC) |
| Residences reopen at noon | Winter 2020 | Residence | January 5, 2020 |
| First day of Winter term classes (undergraduate) | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate | January 6, 2020 |
| Winter 2019 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Winter 2020 | Finance | January 6, 2020 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes (D3) | Winter 2020 | Registration | January 17, 2020 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | January 17, 2020 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring Convocation | Winter 2020 | Convocation | February 1, 2020 |
| Family Day | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | February 17, 2020 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Winter 2020 | Reading Week | February 17 - 21, 2020 |
| President’s Holiday* | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | February 18, 2020 (TBC) |
| Spring Open House | Winter 2020 | Campus Event | TBC |
| Last day to withdraw from a Winter D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | February 28, 2020 |
| Last day of lectures | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate | April 3, 2020 |
| Snow/Reading days | Winter 2020 | Undergraduate | April 6 & 7, 2020 |
| Examinations begin | Winter 2020 | Examinations | April 8, 2020 |
| Good Friday | Winter 2020 | Holiday/University Closure | April 10, 2020 |
| Examinations end | Winter 2020 | Examinations | April 23, 2020 |
| Residence Move Out Day (Students are required to move out of residence no later than 12 noon of the day following their last exam) | Winter 2020 | Residence | April 23, 2020 |
Looking for information on when to register?
Specific registration dates can be found in the Registration Guides:
- Spring / Summer 2019 – All students – March 4, 2019
- Fall 2018 / Winter 2019 Academic Year – Web Registration is based on the number of credits you have earned to date
If you are experiencing difficulty with Registration, please contact our Records team at records@brocku.ca.
Dropping a course
While the Registration system is open, students are able to drop courses without financial penalty. After the Registration system closes, students must request to be withdrawn from a course by submitting an Add/Withdrawal Form and may incur a financial penalty. See the Withdrawal Deadlines tab for more information.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2019 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Spring 2019 | Finance | May 6, 2019 |
| First day of Spring Session (D1/D2) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | May 6, 2019 |
| Last day for late registration - Web registration closes (Spring D1/D2) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Registration | May 12, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D2 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 28, 2019 |
| Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); library closed | Spring 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | May 20, 2019 |
| Victoria Day make up date for D1 and D2 courses | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | May 24, 2019 |
| Last day of Spring D2 lectures | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | June 7, 2019 |
| Spring (D2) examinations | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | June 7 & 8, 2019 |
| First day of Spring Session (D3) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | June 10, 2019 |
| Spring Convocation | Spring 2019 | Convocation | June 10 - June 14, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 20, 2019 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes (Spring D3) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Registration | June 16, 2019 |
| Make up day for June 28 and July 1 classes | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | July 5, 2019 |
| July holiday make-up date | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate | July 5, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 2, 2019 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall Convocation | Spring 2019 | Convocation | July 1, 2019 |
| Canada Day closure (no classes) | Spring 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | June 28 & July 1, 2019 |
| Spring (D1 and D3) examinations | Spring 2019 | Examinations | July 12 & 13, 2019 |
Looking for information on when to register?
Specific registration dates can be found in the Registration Guides:
- Spring / Summer 2019 – All students – March 4, 2019
- Fall 2018 / Winter 2019 Academic Year – Web Registration is based on the number of credits you have earned to date
If you are experiencing difficulty with Registration, please contact our Records team at records@brocku.ca.
Dropping a course
While the Registration system is open, students are able to drop courses without financial penalty. After the Registration system closes, students must request to be withdrawn from a course by submitting an Add/Withdrawal Form and may incur a financial penalty. See the Withdrawal Deadlines tab for more information.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day of lectures (Spring D1 and D3) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate | July 12, 2019 |
| Summer 2019 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Summer 2019 | Finance | July 15, 2019 |
| First day of Summer Session | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate | July 15, 2019 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Registration | July 21, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Summer course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | August 9, 2019 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes) | Summer 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | August 5, 2019 |
| Civic holiday make-up day for (August 5) | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate | August 23, 2019 |
| Last day of lectures (Summer) make-up day for Civic Holiday | Summer 2019 | Undergraduate | August 23, 2019 |
| Summer examinations (D1) | Summer 2019 | Examinations | August 24, 2019 |