Important dates

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:

  • Academic Terms – Spring, Summer or Fall/Winter
  • Registration, Drops & Withdrawal Dates
  • Dates Specific to ESL or Teacher Education Students

For more information, or questions relating to these dates, please contact Brock Central.

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Dates by Academic Term

This section contains Important Sessional Dates by Academic Term.

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Fall 2020 / Winter 2021

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 After the Registration system closes, students must request to be withdrawn from a course by submitting an Add/Withdrawal Form and may incur a financial penalty.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.

 

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Residence move in dayFall 2020ResidenceTBC
Labour DayFall 2020Holiday/University ClosureSeptember 7, 2020
First day of classes (Fall 2020)Fall 2020UndergraduateSeptember 9, 2020
First day of Fall/Winter session (D1, D2 - Undergraduate)Fall 2020UndergraduateSeptember 9, 2020
Fall 2020 tuition due (All students excluding International ISP cohort)Fall 2020FinanceSeptember 9, 2020
Last day for registration - web registration closes (D1 and D2)Fall 2020Undergraduate; RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020
ThanksgivingFall 2020Holiday/University ClosureOctober 12, 2020
Last day to withdraw from a Fall (D2) course (without academic penalty / no grade)Fall 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalNovember 2, 2020
Fall ConvocationFall 2020ConvocationTBC
Reading Week (no classes)Fall 2020Reading WeekOctober 13-16, 2020
Fall Preview dayFall 2020Campus EventTBC
Last day of lectures (D2)Fall 2020UndergraduateDecember 8, 2020
Snow/Reading daysFall 2020UndergraduateDecember 9, 2020
Examinations beginFall 2020ExaminationsDecember 10, 2020
Examinations endFall 2020ExaminationsDecember 22, 2020
Residences closedFall 2020ResidenceTBC
Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this timeWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureDec. 24, 2020 (noon) - Jan. 5, 2021
University reopens**Winter 2021Holiday/University ClosureJanuary 6, 2021
Residences reopen at noonWinter 2021ResidenceTBC
First day of Winter term classes (undergraduate)Winter 2021UndergraduateJanuary 11, 2021
Winter 2021 tuition due (All students excluding International ISP cohort)Winter 2021FinanceJanuary 4, 2021
Last day for registration - web registration closes (D3)Winter 2021RegistrationJanuary 15, 2021
Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade)Winter 2021Undergraduate; WithdrawalJanuary 15, 2021
Last day to submit an intent to graduate for Spring ConvocationWinter 2021ConvocationFebruary 1, 2021
Family DayWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureFebruary 15, 2021
Reading Week (no classes)Winter 2021Reading WeekFebruary 16-19, 2021
President’s Holiday*Winter 2021Holiday/University ClosureFebruary 16, 2021
Spring Open HouseWinter 2021Campus EventTBC
Last day to withdraw from a Winter D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade)Winter 2021Undergraduate; WithdrawalFebruary 26, 2021
Last day of lecturesWinter 2021UndergraduateApril 9, 2021
Snow/Reading daysWinter 2021UndergraduateApril 6 and 7, 2021
Examinations beginWinter 2021ExaminationsApril 13, 2021
Good FridayWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureApril 2, 2021
Make-up day for Good Friday classes (Friday schedule)Winter 2021UndergraduateApril 5, 2021
Examinations endWinter 2021ExaminationsApril 23, 2021
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 2021ResidenceTBC

Spring 2020

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.

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Spring 2020 tuition due (All students excluding International ISP cohort)Spring 2020FinanceMay 4, 2020
First day of Spring session (D1/D2)Spring 2020UndergraduateMay 4, 2020
Last day for registration - web registration closes (Spring D1/D2)Spring 2020Undergraduate; RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Last day to withdraw from Spring D2 course (without academic penalty / no grade)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 25, 2020
Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); library closedSpring 2020Holiday/University ClosureMay 18, 2020
Victoria Day make up date for D1 and D2 coursesSpring 2020UndergraduateMay 22, 2020
Last day of Spring D2 lecturesSpring 2020UndergraduateJune 5, 2020
Spring (D2) examinationsSpring 2020UndergraduateJune 5 & 6, 2020
First day of Spring session (D3)Spring 2020UndergraduateJune 8, 2020
Spring ConvocationSpring 2020ConvocationJune 8 - June 12, 2020
Last day to withdraw from Spring D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 17, 2020
Last day for registration - web registration closes (Spring D3)Spring 2020Undergraduate; RegistrationJune 14, 2020
July holiday make-up dateSpring 2020UndergraduateJuly 3, 2020
Last day to withdraw from Spring D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 29, 2020
Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall ConvocationSpring 2020ConvocationJuly 1, 2020
Canada Day closure (no classes)Spring 2020Holiday/University ClosureJuly 1, 2020
Spring (D1 and D3) examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJuly 10 and July 11, 2020
Spring D4 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsAugust 31, 2020
Spring D5 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJuly 20, 2020
Spring D7 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsNovember 20, 2020
Spring D10 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 16, 2020
Spring D11 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJuly 25, 2020
Spring D12 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 23, 2020
Spring D13 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 20, 2020
Spring D14 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 6, 2020
Spring D15 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsAugust 21, 2020
Spring D16 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 30, 2020
Spring D17 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 10, 2020
Spring D18 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 18, 2020
Spring D19 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 2, 2020
Spring D22 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsAugust 16, 2020
Spring D23 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJuly 19, 2020
Spring D24 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 14, 2020
Spring D25 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 9, 2020
Spring D26 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 16, 2020
Spring D27 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 13, 2020
Spring D28 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 8, 2020
Spring D29 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 27, 2020
Spring D30 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 24, 2020
Spring D31 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsMay 30, 2020
Spring D32 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 27, 2020
Spring D33 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 13, 2020
Spring D34 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 20, 2020
Spring D35 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJune 9, 2020
Spring D36 examinationsSpring 2020ExaminationsJuly 4, 2020

Summer 2020

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.

 

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Last day of lectures (Spring D1 and D3)Summer 2020UndergraduateJuly 10, 2020
Summer 2020 tuition due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort)Summer 2020FinanceJuly 13, 2020
First day of Summer sessionSummer 2020UndergraduateJuly 13, 2020
Last day for registration - web registration closesSummer 2020Undergraduate; RegistrationJuly 19, 2020
Last day to withdraw from a Summer course (without academic penalty / no grade)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 24, 2020
Civic Holiday (no classes)Summer 2020Holiday/University ClosureAugust 3, 2020
Civic Holiday make-up day for (August 5)Summer 2020UndergraduateAugust 21, 2020
Last day of lectures (Summer) make-up day for Civic HolidaySummer 2020UndergraduateAugust 21, 2020
Summer D1 examinations Summer 2020ExaminationsAugust 22, 2020
Summer D7 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 24, 2020
Summer D8 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsJuly 25, 2020
Summer D10 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 14, 2020
Summer D11 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 29, 2020
Summer D12 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsJuly 30, 2020
Summer D13 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 8, 2020
Summer D14 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 29, 2020
Summer D15 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsAugust 30, 2020
Summer D16 examinationsSummer 2020ExaminationsSeptember 5, 2020

Undergraduate 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.

Registration System - Open/Close Dates

Looking for information on when to register?

Specific registration dates can be found in the Registration Guides:

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.

DurationSessionStakeholder/TypeLast Date Registration is Open
Spring - D1 and D2 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D3 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 14, 2020
Spring - D4 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D5 courseSpring 2020RegistrationApril 19, 2020
Spring - D7 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D10 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 6, 2020
Spring - D11 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D12 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 6, 2020
Spring - D13 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 10, 2020
Spring - D14 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 27, 2020
Spring - D15 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D16 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D17 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 5, 2020
Spring - D18 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 6, 2020
Spring - D19 courseSpring 2020RegistrationApril 28, 2020
Spring - D22 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJuly 7, 2020
Spring - D23 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 19, 2020
Spring - D24 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 21, 2020
Spring - D25 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 5, 2020
Spring - D26 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 12, 2020
Spring - D27 couseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 20, 2020
Spring - D28 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D29 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 10, 2020
Spring - D30 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 18, 2020
Spring - D31 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 6, 2020
Spring - D32 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 3, 2020
Spring - D33 courseSpring 2020RegistrationJune 4, 2020
Spring - D34 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D35 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Spring - D36 courseSpring 2020RegistrationMay 10, 2020
Summer - D1 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 19, 2020
Summer - D7 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 12, 2020
Summer - D8 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 15, 2020
Summer - D10 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 19, 2020
Summer - D11 courseSummer 2020RegistrationAugust 19, 2020
Summer - D12 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 4, 2020
Summer - D13 courseSummer 2020RegistrationJuly 12, 2020
Summer - D14 courseSummer 2020RegistrationAugust 6, 2020
Summer - D15 courseSummer 2020RegistrationAugust 24, 2020
Summer - D16 courseSummer 2020RegistrationAugust 26, 2020
Fall/Winter - D1 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020
Fall/Winter - D2 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020
Fall/Winter - D3 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationJanuary 15, 2021
Fall/Winter - D4 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationJanuary 14, 2021
Fall/Winter - D8 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020
Fall/Winter - D9 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationJanuary 17, 2020
Fall/Winter - D10 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationJanuary 17, 2020
Fall/Winter - D90 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020
Fall/Winter - D91 courseFall/Winter 2020RegistrationSeptember 22, 2020

Drops, Withdrawals and Refunds

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Academic Withdrawal Deadlines

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.

DurationSessionStakeholder/TypeLast Date to Withdraw
Spring D1 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 17, 2020
Spring D2 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 25, 2020
Spring D3 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 29, 2020
Spring D4 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 21, 2020
Spring D5 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 16, 2020
Spring D7 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalSeptember 13, 2020
Spring D10 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 8, 2020
Spring D11 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 26, 2020
Spring D12 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 15, 2020
Spring D13 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 12, 2020
Spring D14 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 29, 2020
Spring D15 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 14, 2020
Spring D16 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 9, 2020
Spring D17 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 6, 2020
Spring D18 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 8, 2020
Spring D19 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalApril 29, 2020
Spring D22 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 30, 2020
Spring D23 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 6, 2020
Spring D24 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 3, 2020
Spring D25 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 5, 2020
Spring D26 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 12, 2020
Spring D27 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 3, 2020
Spring D28 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 26, 2020
Spring D29 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 19, 2020
Spring D30 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 8, 2020
Spring D31 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 20, 2020
Spring D32 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 17, 2020
Spring D33 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 8, 2020
Spring D34 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 31, 2020
Spring D35 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMay 26, 2020
Spring D36 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 12, 2020
Summer D1 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 7, 2020
Summer D7 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 7, 2020
Summer D8 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 17, 2020
Summer D10 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 3, 2020
Summer D11 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 21, 2020
Summer D12 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 19, 2020
Summer D13 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJuly 27, 2020
Summer D14 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 19, 2020
Summer D15 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 25, 2020
Summer D16 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalAugust 28, 2020
Fall/Winter D1Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJanuary 15, 2021
Fall/Winter D2Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalNovember 2, 2020
Fall/Winter D3Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalMarch 3, 2021
Fall/Winter D4Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJune 10, 2021
Fall/Winter D8Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalOctober 8, 2020
Fall/Winter D9Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalJanuary 29, 2021
Fall/Winter D10Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalFebruary 21, 2021
Fall/Winter D90Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalDecember 20, 2020
Fall/Winter D91Fall/Winter 2020Undergraduate; WithdrawalNovember 7, 2020

How to withdraw from a course

  1. If the registration system has closed, you must submit a withdrawal using the Withdrawal Request page through my.brocku.ca.
  2. For step by step instructions on the withdrawal process through the portal please visit:
    brocku.ca/registrar/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/How-to-withdraw-from-a-course-after-registration-has-closed-1.pdf
  3. After the withdrawal deadline, you will be unable to withdraw from the course and will receive a grade.

Financial/Tuition Refund Deadlines

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 if you have any questions concerning the financial implications of withdrawing from a course.

Drops, Withdrawals and Refunds

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Spring

Withdrawal Refund Schedule (only 3.5 credits or less)

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Summer

Withdrawal Refund Schedule (only 3.5 credits or less)

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Fall / Winter

Withdrawal Charge Schedule (3.5 credit course load or less)

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Dates for ESL & Teacher Education

This section contains Important Sessional Dates relevant by ESL and Teacher Education students.

ESL Students

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OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
IELP/AELP Tuition Due (Fall 2020) - Term 1Fall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyAugust 3, 2020
Last day to submit homestay application (Fall 2020)Fall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyAugust 3, 2020
Final Placement TestingFall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyAugust 31, 2020
New Student OrientationFall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyAugust 31, 2020
First day of ClassFall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyAugust 31, 2020
Final Testing - Term 1Fall 2020 -Term 1ESL Students OnlyOctober 21-22, 2020
IELP/AELP Tuition Due (Fall 2020) - Term 2Fall 2020 -Term 2ESL Students OnlySeptember 28, 2020
Final Placement TestingFall 2020 -Term 2ESL Students OnlyOctober 23, 2020
New Student OrientationFall 2020 -Term 2ESL Students OnlyOctober 23, 2020
First day of ClassFall 2020 -Term 2ESL Students OnlyOctober 23, 2020
Final Testing - Term 2Fall 2020 -Term 2ESL Students OnlyDecember 16-17, 2020
IELP Tuition Due (Winter 2021)Winter 2021ESL Students OnlyDecember 14, 2020
Last day to submit homestay application (Winter 2021)Winter 2021ESL Students OnlyDecember 14, 2020
Final Placement TestingWinter 2021ESL Students OnlyJanuary 14, 2021
New Student OrientationWinter 2021ESL Students OnlyJanuary 11, 2021
First day of ClassWinter 2021ESL Students OnlyJanuary 11, 2021
Final TestingWinter 2021ESL Students OnlyApril 14-15, 2021
IELP Tuition Due (Spring 2021)Spring 2021ESL Students OnlyMay 3, 2021
Last day to submit homestay application (Spring 2021)Spring 2021ESL Students OnlyApril 5, 2021
Final Placement TestingSpring 2021ESL Students OnlyMay 3, 2021
New Student OrientationSpring 2021ESL Students OnlyMay 3, 2021
First day of ClassSpring 2021ESL Students OnlyMay 3, 2021
Final TestingSpring 2021ESL Students OnlyAugust 4-5, 2021
Summer English Language Program (SELP)Summer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
Last day to submit homestay application (Summer 2021)Summer 2021ESL Students OnlyJune 7, 2021
Final Placement TestingSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
New Student OrientationSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
First day of ClassSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
Final TestingSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyAugust 6, 2021
EXPLORE Summer Program 2021Summer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
Final Placement TestingSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
New Student OrientationSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
First day of ClassSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJuly 5, 2021
Final TestingSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyAugust 6, 2021
Accelerated English Language Program (AELP)Summer 2021ESL Students OnlyJune 28, 2021
Last day to submit homestay application (Summer 2021)Summer 2021ESL Students OnlyJune 1, 2021
New Student OrientationSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJune 28, 2021
First day of ClassSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyJune 28, 2021
Final TestingSummer 2021ESL Students OnlyAugust 20, 2021
Full-time 4-week Preparation CoursePlease inquire by email: international@brocku.caESL Students OnlyPlease inquire by email: international@brocku.ca
Part-time 8-week Preparation CoursePlease inquire by email: international@brocku.caESL Students OnlyPlease inquire by email: international@brocku.ca
Free Duolingo Test Preparation CourseEntering Undergraduate Studies in Winter 2021ESL Students OnlyPlease inquire by email: international@brocku.ca

Teacher Education

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
First day of Fall/Winter session (Concurrent Year 5 and Consecutive Year 1 students only)Fall 2020Teacher EducationTBC
First day of class (Consecutive Year 2 students only)Fall 2020Teacher EducationTBC
March Break week (Secondary Schools) Faculty of EducationWinter 2021Teacher EducationTBC

Withdrawal dates

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DurationSessionStakeholder/TypeLast Date to Withdraw
Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty)Fall/Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalFebruary 16, 2021
Fall/Winter D2 course (without academic penalty)Fall/Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalNovember 8, 2020
Fall D3 course (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalMarch 4, 2021
Fall D4 course (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalOctober 2, 2020
Fall D5 course (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalNovember 21, 2020
Fall/Winter D6 (without academic penalty)Fall/Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalJanuary 26, 2021
Winter D7 (without academic penaltyWinter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalApril 12, 2021
Winter D8 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalMarch 7, 2021
Winter D9 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalMay 2, 2021
Fall D10 (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalDecember 3, 2020
Fall/Winter D11 (without academic penalty)Fall/Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalJanuary 30, 2021
Winter D12 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalMarch 23, 2021
Fall D14 (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalNovember 2, 2020
Fall D16 (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalOctober 29, 2020
Fall/Winter D17 (without academic penalty)Fall/Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalMarch 14, 2021
Winter D18 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalOctober 13, 2020
Winter D19 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalMay 1, 2021
Fall D20 (without academic penalty)Fall 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalSeptember 18, 2020
Winter D21 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalOctober 19, 2020
Winter D22 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalJanuary 25, 2021
Winter D24 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalApril 29, 2021
Winter D25 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalNovember 27, 2020
Winter D26 (without academic penalty)Winter 2021Pre-service; WithdrawalNovember 12, 2020
Spring D1 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalJuly 10, 2020
Spring D2 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalJune 12, 2020
Spring D3 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalJune 14, 2020
Spring D4 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalMay 21, 2020
Spring D5 (without academic penalty)Spring 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalJune 19, 2020
Summer D1 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalJuly 22, 2020
Summer D2 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalAugust 16, 2020
Summer D3 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalAugust 23, 2020
Summer D4 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalAugust 7, 2020
Summer D5 (without acadmic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalAugust 8, 2020
Summer D6 (without academic penalty)Summer 2020Pre-service; WithdrawalAugust 26, 2020

Dates by Subject/Occasion

This section contains Important Sessional Dates relevant by specific events or occasions.

Holidays, Closures & Reading Week

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); library closedSpring 2020Holiday/University ClosureMay 18, 2020
Canada Day closure (no classes)Spring 2020Holiday/University ClosureJuly 1, 2020
Civic Holiday (no classes)Summer 2020Holiday/University ClosureAugust 3, 2020
Labour DayFall 2020Holiday/University ClosureSeptember 7, 2020
ThanksgivingFall 2020Holiday/University ClosureOctober 12, 2020
Reading Week (no classes)Fall 2020Reading WeekOctober 13-16, 2020
Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this timeWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureDecember 24, 2020 (noon) - January 5, 2021
University reopens**Winter 2021Holiday/University ClosureJanuary 6, 2021
Family DayWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureFebruary 15, 2021
Reading Week (no classes)Winter 2021Reading WeekFebruary 16 - 19, 2021
President’s Holiday*Winter 2021Holiday/University ClosureFebruary 16, 2021
Good FridayWinter 2021Holiday/University ClosureApril 2, 2021

Residence Moving Dates

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Residence move in dayFall 2020ResidenceTBC
Residences closedFall 2020ResidenceTBC
Residences reopen at noonWinter 2021ResidenceTBC
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 2021ResidenceTBC

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Examinations

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Examinations beginFall 2020ExaminationsDecember 10, 2020
Examinations endFall 2020ExaminationsDecember 22, 2020
Examinations beginWinter 2021ExaminationsApril 13, 2021
Examinations endWinter 2021ExaminationsApril 23, 2021

Exam schedule by subject

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Convocation

OccasionSessionStakeholder/TypeDate
Spring ConvocationSpring 2020ConvocationJune 8 - June 12, 2020
Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall ConvocationSpring 2020ConvocationJuly 1, 2020
Fall ConvocationFall 2020ConvocationTBC
Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring ConvocationWinter 2020ConvocationFebruary 1, 2020

Convocation information and schedule

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