Important Dates and Deadlines 2009-2010

Undergraduate and Graduate*

Spring / Summer 2009
  Full Session
May 4 to August 6		 1st half:
May 4 to June 17		 2nd half:
June 23 to August 6
Deadline, registration for a degree Mar. 31     
Beginning of registration (Regular Students Undergraduate) April 6 April 6 April 6
Beginning of registration (Special Students) April 14   April 14   April 14 
Beginning of registration (Graduate studies) April 14   April 14   April 14 
Last day to submit a Major Research Paper or an Engineering Report without having to re-register (Graduate studies). Certain academic units require that the Major Research Paper be submitted earlier. Please consult your academic unit April 30    Aug. 28 
Courses begin May 4  May 4  June 23 

Last day registration without late registration fees

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate studies

 

May 8

May 8 

 

May 8

May 8 

 

June 23 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees 
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate studies

 

May 11

May 11 

 

May 11

May 11 

 

June 23 
Last day for registration with late registration fees May 15   May 11  june 29
Last day for change of classification (graduate studies only) (Full-time/part-time) May 15     
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) May 15  May 11  June 29 
Last day to submit a thesis without being registered (graduate studies only) May 15     
Last day to submit a request for leave of absence (graduate studies only) May 15     
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies May 15   May 11  June 29
Last day to delete a course and obtain a 100% financial credit** (regular/auditor) May 15   May 11  June 29
Victoria Day May 18  May 18   
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for the summer coop fees. May 20     
Spring Convocation June 12 to 15     
Study break for full session June 18, 19, 22     
Last day to submit thesis with a 50% financial credit***** June 26     
Last day to withdraw from a course *** and obtain a 50% ** financial credit (without change of classification) June 26  May 29  July 13 
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/non satisfactory'' grades June 26  May 29  July 13 
Canada Day holiday July 1    July 1 
Courses end Aug. 6  June 17  Aug. 6
Study break      
Civic holiday Aug. 3    Aug. 3 
Examinations (3) Aug. 7 to 10  June 18, 19, 22  Aug. 7 to 10 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (4) Sept. 11  Sept. 11  Sept. 11
Exam period for deferred and supplemental examinations**** (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (3,4) Sept. 14 to 20  Sept. 14 to 20 Sept. 14 to 20
Final grades are posted on the web and considered official Sept. 15   Sept. 15  Sept. 15

 

Twelve week session 2009 (including Coop Mathematic students on a work study session)
Event Twelve week session May 4 to July 17 2009
Last day for registration without late registration fees May 8
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees May 11
Courses begin May 4
Last day for changes to course selection May 11
Last day to delete a course and obtain a 100% financial credit** (regular/auditor) May 11
Last day for registration with late registration fees May 15
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) May 11
Victoria Day May 18
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for the summer coop fees May 20
Study break June 8 to 12
Last day to withdraw from a course *** and obtain a 50% ** financial credit (without change of classification) June 15
Canada Day holiday July 1
Courses end July 17
Examinations (3) July 18 to 23

 

Summer 2009
  Full Session
July 2 to August 18		 1st half:
July 2 to July 22		 2nd half:
July 28 to August 18
Deadline, registration for a degree Mar. 1     
Courses begin July 2  July 2  July 28 
Last day for registration without late registration fees July 2  July 2  July 28 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees July 2  July 2  July 28 
Last day for late registration (in some faculties) with late registration fees July 6  July 6 July 31 
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) July 6  July 6 July 31 
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies July 6  July 6 July 31 
Last day to delete a course and obtain a 100% financial credit** (regular/auditor) July 6  July 6  July 31 
Study break July 24  July 23  
Last day to withdraw from a course *** and obtain a 50% ** financial credit (without change of classification) July 27  July 13  Aug. 4 
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/non satisfactory'' grades July 27  July 13  Aug. 4
Civic holiday Aug. 3    Aug. 3 
Courses end Aug. 18  July 22  Aug. 18 
Examinations (3) Aug. 19, 20, 21, 24  July 24  Aug. 19, 20, 21, 24 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (4) Sept. 10   Sept. 10   Sept. 10 
Exam period for deferred and supplemental examinations**** (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (3,4) Sept. 14 to 20  Sept. 14 to 20  Sept. 14 to 20
Date on which final grades are posted on the web and considered official Sept. 15   Sept. 15   Sept. 15 

 

Fall 2009/ Winter 2010
  Fall 2009 Winter 2010
Beginning of registration (Regular Students Undergraduate) June 17  June 17 
Beginning of registration (Graduate Students) Aug. 4  Dec. 4 
Beginning of registration (Special Students)(1) Aug. 24  Dec. 14
Last day to submit a Major Research Paper or an Engineering Report without having to re-register (Graduate studies). Certain academic units require that the Major Research Paper be submitted earlier. Please consult your academic unit Aug. 28  Dec. 18 
Last day for registration without late registration fees (Regular Students Undergraduate) Sept. 11  Jan. 5 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees ** Sept. 4  Dec. 18 
Deadline, registration for a degree Sept. 1  Mar. 1 
Labour Day Sept. 7   
It should be noted that certain faculties organize courses, laboratories and activities for returning students including graduate students. Sept. 8   
Starting point : Welcome presentations in Faculties, Schools and Departments for the new student cohort. Students have to attend these activities. Sept. 8   
Term begins Sept. 8 Jan. 4
Courses begin (2) Sept. 9  Jan. 5 
Last day for registration without late registration fees (graduate studies only) Sept. 15  Jan. 12 
Last day for late registration (in some faculties) with late registration fees Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day for change of classification (graduate studies only) (full-time/part-time) Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day to submit a thesis without being registered (graduate studies only) Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day to submit a request for leave of absence (graduate studies only) Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day to delete a course and obtain a 100% financial credit** (regular/auditor) Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for coop fees Sept. 22  Jan. 19 
Thanksgiving Day Oct. 12   
Family Day    Feb.15
Spring break    Feb. 14 to 20
University of Ottawa Day (Undergraduate day classes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are cancelled in the School of Management, Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Health Science (except for clinical placements and courses offered on the campuses : Pembroke, St-Boniface, Woodroffe), Science and Social Sciences) Oct. 16   
Fall Convocation Oct. 25  
Last day to submit thesis with a 50% financial credit***** Nov. 2  Mar. 1 
Last day to withdraw from a course *** and obtain a 50% ** financial credit (without change of classification) Nov. 2  Mar. 1 
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/non satisfactory'' grades. Nov. 2  Mar. 1 
Easter break   April 2 to 5
Courses end Dec. 7  April 12 
Study break  Dec. 8   April 13 and 14 
Examinations (3)  Dec. 9 to 23  April 15 to 30 
Last day to submit a thesis Dec. 23 April. 30
Christmas and New Year's holidays (inclusive) Dec. 24 to Jan. 3  
Date on which final grades are posted on the web and are considered official  Jan. 25, 2010   June 4 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (4) Feb. 9, 2010  June 18 
Exam period for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (4)  Feb. 16 to 19, 2010  July 5 to 9 
Spring Convocation   June 4 to 7, 2010

 

Holidays 2009-2010 (Undergraduate and Graduate)*
  Spring 2009
May-July		 Summer 2009
July-August		 Autumn 2009
Sept.-Dec.		 Winter 2010
Jan.-April
Victoria Day May 18       
Canada Day holiday July 1  July 1     
Civic holiday Aug. 3  Aug. 3     
Labour Day     Sept. 7   
Thanksgiving Day     Oct. 12   
Christmas and New Year's holidays (inclusive)     Dec. 24 to Jan. 3   
Family day       Feb. 15 
Easter break       April 2 to 5 

 

Convocations
  Spring 2009 Fall 2009 Spring 2010
Sign-up deadline Mar. 31 Sept. 1 Mar. 1
Convocation June 12 to 15 Oct. 25 June 4 to 7, 2010

 

* Dates may vary for certain programs (Ex.: Education, Common Law, Engineering, Medicine, MBA, etc.). Please check with the academic unit concerned.
** Percentage of tuition fees minus the non-refundable administrative fees. Financial credit dates (100% & 50%) may vary according to the course start & end dates. Graduate level: Financial credit of 50%, less administrative charges or fees for full-time and part-time students withdrawing from all their activities; fee adjustment in the case of part-time students withdrawing from one activity. For more information : http://www.uottawa.ca/services/finance/etud/ce-dtls-e.htm#refunds
*** Withdrawal from a course after the date indicated will appear as a failure on the transcript.
**** A student registered for a supplemental exam which is written outside the University of Ottawa is responsible for expenses incurred at the visiting institution.
***** 50% financial credit, less administrative changes or fees, applies only when students are registered to thesis only.
(1) Access to courses as a special student is limited. Consult the web site of the Faculty or School concerned for further information.
(2) Courses begin September 8, 2009 at the Faculty of Law- Common Law section. Courses begin January 4, 2010 at the Faculty of Law - Common Law section and Droit civil section (Second and Third Year courses).
(3) Exam period – It might be necessary to hold exams at night for day courses and vice-versa. Exams might also be planned during the weekends during the day or evening.
(4) Rights to supplemental exams in "Droit civil"  and common law as well as the supplemental exam dates are determined by the Faculty of Law.