SESSIONAL DATES 2007-2008 (Undergraduate and Graduate)*


SESSIONAL DATES

Spring / Summer 2007
  Full Session
May 1 to August 1
1st half:
May 1 to June 13
2nd half:
June 18 to August 1
Deadline, registration for a degree Mar. 1     
Beginning of registration (Regular Students Undergrad) Mar. 29  Mar. 29  Mar. 29 
Beginning of registration (Graduate studies) April 16     
Beginning of registration (Special Students) April 18     
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. 30 
Courses begin May 1  May 1  June 18 
Last day for course approval without late registration fees May 1  May 1  June 18 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees May 11  May 11  June 18 
Last day for change of classification (graduate studies only) (Full-time/part-time) May 14     
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day for credit at 100%** for a course May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day for deletion of a course May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day for late registration with late registration fees May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day for withdrawal and credit for a course taken as an auditor ** May 14  May 7  June 22 
Last day to submit a request for leave of absence (graduate studies only) May 14     
Last day to submit a thesis without being registered (graduate studies only) May 14  May 14   
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for the summer coop fees. May 16     
Victoria Day May 21  May 21   
Spring Convocation June 4 to 7     
Study break for full session June 14 and 15     
Last day for withdrawal from a course *** June 25  May 25  July 13 
Last day for 50%** credit for a course without change of classification June 25  May 25  July 13 
Last day to submit thesis with a 50% refund***** June 25     
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/not satisfactory'' grades June 25  May 25  July 13 
Canada Day holiday July 2    July 2 
Courses end Aug. 1  June 13  Aug. 1 
Study break Aug. 2    Aug. 2 
Examinations Aug. 3 to 10  June 14 and 15  Aug. 3 to 10 
Civic holiday Aug. 6    Aug. 6 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Sept. 11     
Final grades are posted on the web and considered official Sept. 13     
Exam period for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Sept. 17 to 21     

TWELVE WEEK SESSION 2007 (INCLUDING CO-OP MATHEMATIC STUDENTS ON A WORK STUDY SESSION)

Twelve week session 2007
Event Twelve week session 1er mai au 13 juillet
Last day for course approval without late registration fees May 1
Courses begin May 1
Last day for changes to course selection May 7
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) May 7
Last day for late registration with late registration fees May 7
Last day for deletion of a course May 7
Last day for credit at 100%** for a course May 7
Last day for withdrawal and credit for a course taken as an auditor May 7
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees May 11
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for the summer coop fees May 15
Victoria Day May 21
Study break and Examinations June 11 to 15
Last day for 50%** credit for a course without change of classification June 14
Last day for withdrawal from a course *** June 14
Canada Day holiday July 2
Courses end July 13
Examinations July 16 to 20

SESSIONAL DATES

Summer 2007
  Full Session
July 3 to August 15
1st half:
July 3 to July 23
2nd half:
July 25 to August 15
Deadline, registration for a degree Mar. 1     
Canada Day holiday July 2     
Courses begin July 3  July 3  July 25 
Last day for course approval without late registration fees July 3  July 3  July 25 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees July 3  July 3  July 25 
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) July 5  July 5  July 27 
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies July 5  July 5  July 27 
Last day for credit at 100%** for a course July 5  July 5  July 27 
Last day for deletion of a course July 5  July 5  July 27 
Last day for late registration (in some faculties) with late registration fees July 5  July 5  July 27 
Last day for withdrawal and credit for a course taken as an auditor ** July 5  July 5  July 27 
Study break July 24    Aug. 16 
Last day for 50%** credit for a course without change of classification July 25  July 13  Aug. 3 
Last day for withdrawal from a course *** July 25  July 13  Aug. 3 
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/not satisfactory'' grades July 25  July 13  Aug. 3 
Civic holiday Aug. 6    Aug. 6 
Courses end Aug. 15  July 23  Aug. 15 
Examinations Aug. 17 au 20  July 24  Aug. 17 au 20 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Sept. 11     
Date on which final grades are posted on the web and considered official Sept. 13     
Exam period for deferred and supplemental examinations**** (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Sept. 17-21     

SESSIONAL DATES

Fall 2007/ Winter 2008
  Fall 2007 Winter 2008
Beginning of registration (Regular Students Undergrad) March 29  March 29 
Beginning of registration (Graduate Students) Aug. 20  Dec. 10 
Beginning of registration (Special Students) Aug. 20  Jan. 3 
Last day to pay tuition fees without late payment fees ** Aug. 24  Dec. 17 
Last day for course approval without late registration fees Aug. 31  Jan. 7 
Last day to pay, by Internet or by telephone, tuition fees without late payment fees Aug. 31  Dec. 28 
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. 31  Dec. 21 
Deadline, registration for a degree Sept. 1  Mar. 1 
Labour Day Sept. 3   
It should be noted that certain faculties organize courses, laboratories and activities for returning students including graduate students. Sept. 4 and 5   
Starting point : Welcome presentations in Faculties, Schools and Departments for the new student cohort. Students have to attend these activities. Sept. 4 and 5   
Term begins Sept. 4  Jan. 3 
Courses begin Sept. 6  Jan. 7 
Last day for change of classification (graduate studies only) (full-time/part-time) Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for change of status (regular/auditor) Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for changes to course selection or program of studies Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for credit at 100%** Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for deletion of a course Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for late registration (in some faculties) with late registration fees Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for withdrawal and credit for a course taken as an auditor ** Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day to submit a request for leave of absence (graduate studies only) Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day to submit a thesis without being registered (graduate studies only) Sept. 20  Jan. 18 
Last day for students on a study term to withdraw from coop and to receive a 50% credit for coop fees Sept. 25  Jan. 22 
Thanksgiving Day Oct. 8   
University of Ottawa Day (Undergraduate day classes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are cancelled in the School of Management and Human Kinetics, Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Science and Social Sciences) Oct. 19   
Fall Convocation Oct. 21   
Last day to submit thesis with a 50% refund***** Nov. 5  Mar. 3 
Students registered in French immersion studies : Last day to identify courses to be evaluated with ''satisfactory/not satisfactory'' grades. Nov. 5  Mar. 3 
Last day for withdrawal from course *** Nov. 5  Mar. 3 
Last day for 50%** credit for half course and full course without change of classification Nov. 5  Mar. 3 
Courses end Dec. 5  April 11 
Study break Dec. 6  Feb. 17 to 23 
Examinations. It may be necessary to schedule examinations during the day for classes held in the evening and vice versa. Exams may also be held on weekends, during the day and the evening. Dec. 7 to 21  April 15 to 30 
Christmas and New Year's holidays (inclusive) Dec. 22 to Jan. 2   
Date on which final grades are posted on the web and are considered official Jan. 25, 2008  June 4 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Feb. 12, 2008   
Exam period for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2) Feb. 18 to 22 2008  July 7 to 11 July 
Family day   Feb. 18 
Easter break   March 21 to 24 
Spring Convocation   June 6 to 9 
Registration for deferred and supplemental**** examinations (Science and Engineering - 1000 level courses only and "Droit civil") (2)   June 20 

Holidays 2007-2008 (Undergraduate and Graduate)*
  Spring 2007
May-July
Summer 2007
July-August
Autumn 2007
Sept.-Dec.
Winter 2008
Jan.-April
Victoria Day May 21       
Canada Day holiday July 2  July 2     
Civic holiday Aug. 6  Aug. 6     
Labour Day     Sept. 3   
Thanksgiving Day     Oct. 8   
Christmas and New Year's holidays (inclusive)     Dec. 22 to Jan. 2   
Family day       Feb. 18 
Easter break       March 21 to 24 

CONVOCATIONS

Convocations
  Spring 2007 Fall 2007 Spring 2008
Sign-up deadline Mar. 1 Sept. 1 Mar. 1
Convocation June 4 to 7 Oct. 21 June 6 to 9

*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. Refund dates (100% & 50%) may vary according to the course start & end dates. Refund of 50%, less administrative charges for full-time and part-time students withdrawing from all their activities. Graduate level : 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% refund, less administrative changes, 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)Rights to supplemental exams in "Droit civil" as well as the supplemental exam dates are determined by the Faculty.
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