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
- Specific Events/Occasions – Including Holidays, Closure, Move-in Dates, Convocation & Examinations
- Dates Specific to ESL or Teacher Education Students
For more information, or questions relating to these dates, please contact Brock Central at 905-688-5550 x3052
Dates by Academic Term
This section contains Important Sessional Dates by Academic Term.
* Without academic penalty means after this date, you will receive a grade for the course
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2018 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Spring 2018 | Finance | April 30, 2018 |
| First day of Spring Session (D1/D2) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | April 30, 2018 |
| Last date for late registration - Web registration closes (Spring D1/D3) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Registration | May 6, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D2 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 18, 2018 |
| Victoria Day - university closed (no classes); library closed | Spring 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | May 21, 2018 |
| Victoria Day make up date for D1 and D2 courses | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | May 25, 2018 |
| Last day of Spring D2 lectures | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | June 1, 2018 |
| Spring (D2) examinations | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | June 1 & 2, 2018 |
| First day of Spring Session (D3) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | June 4, 2018 |
| Spring Convocation | Spring 2018 | Convocation | June 4 - June 8, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 8, 2018 |
| Last date for late registration - web registration closes (Spring D3) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Registration | June 10, 2018 |
| Make up day for June 29 and July 2 classes | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | June 22, 2018 |
| July holiday make-up date | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate | June 22, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 22, 2018 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall Convocation | Spring 2018 | Convocation | July 1, 2018 |
| Canada Day closure (no classes) | Spring 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | June 29 & July 2, 2018 |
| Spring (D1 and D3) examinations | Spring 2018 | Examinations | July 6 & 7, 2018 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day of lectures (Spring D1 and D3) | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate | July 6, 2018 |
| Summer 2018 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Summer 2018 | Finance | July 9, 2018 |
| First day of Summer Session | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate | July 9, 2018 |
| Last date for late registration - web registration closes | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate; Registration | July 15, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Summer course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 20, 2018 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes) | Summer 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | August 6, 2018 |
| Civic holiday make-up day for (August 6) | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate | August 17, 2018 |
| Last day of lectures (Summer) make-up day for Civic Holiday | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate | August 17, 2018 |
| Summer examinations | Summer 2018 | Examinations | August 18, 2018 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Move in Day | Fall 2018 | Residence | September 2, 2018 |
| Labour Day | Fall 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | September 3, 2018 |
| First day of Classes (Fall 2018) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate | September 5, 2018 |
| First day of Fall/Winter Session (D1, D2 - Undergraduate) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate | September 5, 2018 |
| Fall 2018 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Fall 2018 | Finance | September 5, 2018 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes (D1 and D2) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate; Registration | September 18, 2018 |
| Thanksgiving | Fall 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | October 8, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall (D2) course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | November 6, 2018 |
| Fall Convocation | Fall 2018 | Convocation | October 12, 2018 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Fall 2018 | Reading Week | October 9 - 12, 2018 |
| Fall Preview Day | Fall 2018 | Campus Event | TBC |
| Last day of lectures (D2) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate | December 4, 2018 |
| Snow/Reading days | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate | December 5 & 6, 2018 |
| Examinations begin | Fall 2018 | Examinations | December 7, 2018 |
| Examinations end | Fall 2018 | Examinations | December 20, 2018 |
| Residences Closed | Fall 2018 | Residence | December 21, 2018 |
| Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this time | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | December 24 (12 noon) - January 1, 2019 |
| University reopens** | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | January 2, 2019 (TBC) |
| Residences reopen at noon | Winter 2019 | Residence | January 6, 2019 |
| First day of Winter term classes (undergraduate) | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate | January 7, 2019 |
| Winter 2019 Tuition Due (All Students excluding International ISP Cohort) | Winter 2019 | Finance | January 7, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | January 18, 2019 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring Convocation | Winter 2019 | Convocation | February 1, 2019 |
| Family Day | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | February 18, 2019 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Winter 2019 | Reading Week | February 18 - 22, 2019 |
| President’s Holiday* | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | February 19, 2019 (TBC) |
| Spring Open House | Winter 2019 | Campus Event | TBC |
| Last Day to withdraw from a Winter D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | March 8, 2019 |
| Last day of lectures | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate | April 5, 2019 |
| Snow/Reading days | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate | April 8 & 9, 2019 |
| Examinations begin | Winter 2019 | Examinations | April 10, 2019 |
| Good Friday | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | April 19, 2019 |
| Examinations end | Winter 2019 | Examinations | April 24, 2019 |
| Residence Move Out Day (Students are required to move out of residence no later than 12 noon of their last exam) | Winter 2019 | Residence | April 24, 2019 |
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 2018 – All students – May 5, 2018
- 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 date for late registration - web registration closes (Spring D1/D2) | Spring 2018 | Registration | May 6, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D2 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Registration | May 18, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Registration | June 8, 2018 |
| Last date for late registration - web registration closes (Spring D3) | Spring 2018 | Registration | June 10, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Spring 2018 | Registration | June 22, 2018 |
| Last date for late registration - web registration closes | Summer 2018 | Registration | July 15, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Summer course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Summer 2018 | Registration | July 20, 2018 |
| Last day for late registration - web registration closes (D1 and D2) | Fall 2018 | Registration | September 18, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall (D2) course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Fall 2018 | Registration | November 6, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2019 | Registration | January 18, 2019 |
| Last Day to withdraw from a Winter D3 course (without academic penalty / no grade) | Winter 2019 | Registration | March 8, 2019 |
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.
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D2 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | May 18, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D1 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 8, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from Spring D3 course (without academic penalty) | Spring 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | June 22, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Summer course (without academic penalty) | Summer 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | July 20, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall (D2) course (without academic penalty) | Fall 2018 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | November 6, 2018 |
| Last day to withdraw from a Fall/Winter D1 course (without academic penalty) | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | January 18, 2019 |
| Last Day to withdraw from a Winter D3 course (without academic penalty) | Winter 2019 | Undergraduate; Withdrawal | March 8, 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 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | May 21, 2018 |
| Canada Day closure (no classes) | Spring 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | June 29 & July 2, 2018 |
| Civic Holiday (no classes) | Summer 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | August 6, 2018 |
| Labour Day | Fall 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | September 3, 2018 |
| Thanksgiving | Fall 2018 | Holiday/University Closure | October 8, 2018 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Fall 2018 | Reading Week | October 9 - 12, 2018 |
| Christmas and New Year holiday - university closed depending on operational needs, there may be limited service available during this time | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | December 24 (12 noon) - January 1, 2019 |
| University reopens** | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | January 2, 2019 (TBC) |
| Family Day | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | February 18, 2019 |
| Reading Week (no classes) | Winter 2019 | Reading Week | February 18 - 22, 2019 |
| President’s Holiday* | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | February 19, 2019 (TBC) |
| Good Friday | Winter 2019 | Holiday/University Closure | April 19, 2019 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Move in Day | Fall 2018 | Residence | September 2, 2018 |
| Residences Closed | Fall 2018 | Residence | December 21, 2018 |
| Residences reopen at noon | Winter 2019 | Residence | January 6, 2019 |
| Residence Move Out Day (Students are required to move out of residence no later than 12 noon of their last exam) | Winter 2019 | Residence | April 24, 2019 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (D1 and D3) examinations | Spring 2018 | Examinations | July 6 & 7, 2018 |
| Summer examinations | Summer 2018 | Examinations | August 18, 2018 |
| Examinations begin | Fall 2018 | Examinations | December 7, 2018 |
| Examinations end | Fall 2018 | Examinations | December 20, 2018 |
| Examinations begin | Winter 2019 | Examinations | April 10, 2019 |
| Occasion | Term | Stakeholder/Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Convocation | Spring 2018 | Convocation | June 4 - June 8, 2018 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Fall Convocation | Spring 2018 | Convocation | July 1, 2018 |
| Fall Convocation | Fall 2018 | Convocation | October 12, 2018 |
| Last day to submit an Intent to Graduate for Spring Convocation | Winter 2019 | Convocation | February 1, 2019 |
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 and Consecutive Year 1 students only) | Fall 2018 | Teacher Education | August 27, 2018 |
| First day of Class (Consecutive Year 2 students only) | Fall 2018 | Teacher Education | September 4, 2018 |
| March Break Week (Secondary Schools) Faculty of Education | Winter 2019 | Teacher Education | March 11 - 15, 2019 |