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Exception Term Calendars have been updated as of February 24, 2026.
Fall Term Exceptions - Winter Term Exceptions -Summer Term Exceptions
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Fall Term (2025-2026) (2026-2027)
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 1, Semester 1
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289) - Year 1, Semester 1
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (299) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026
Exception: MATH-10079 runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027
Exception: MATH 10079 runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: MATH-10079 Monday, October 13, 2024 - Friday, October 17, 2024 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: MATH 10079 Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: MATH-10079 Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: MATH 10079 Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026
Exception: COMM 10398 runs Monday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027
Exception: COMMS 10398 and AFTD 10028 runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: COMM 10398 Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2026 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: COMMS 10398 and AFTD 10028 Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: COMM 10398 Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: COMMS 10398 and AFTD 10028 Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 2, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289) - Year 2, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (299) - Year 2, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance (269) – Year 2, Semester 4
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, January 16, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, January 22, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 (classes resume Monday, January 5, 2026)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 - Friday, January 8, 2027 (classes resume Monday, January 11, 2027)
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Process Automation (799)
Bachelor of Technology - Automotive and Vehicle Technology (797)
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology (798)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Brain Disorders Management (470)
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13, 2025 – Friday, October 16, 2025 | Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Cardiovascular Technology (728)
Year 1, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday December 5, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | No Fall Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | Saturday, December 6, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, September 8, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026 |
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (717)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, September 29, 2025 – Friday, December 19, 2025 | Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break | No Fall Break |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, September 29, 2025 – Friday, December 19, 2025 | Monday, September 28, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 (049)
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Not Applicable | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break | No Fall Break |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break
Exception: COMM-10407 Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | No Fall Break
Exception: COMM-10407 Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025 | Monday, October 12, 2026 - Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (769)
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Not Applicable | Monday, September 8, 2026 – Friday December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | Monday, September 8, 2026 – Friday December 18, 2026 | |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable |
Medical Radiation Sciences (729)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiation Therapy (759)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiography (739)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Ultrasonography (749)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Mental Health and Disability Management (475) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | Monday, October 12, 20265 – Friday, October 18, 2026 |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Mental Health and Disability Management (475) - Year 1, Semester 3
Year 1, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | No Intake |
| Classes | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 (12 week placement within) |
Nursing BScN (Degree) (731, 755)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
OTA/PTA (746)
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, January 30, 2026 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, November 10, 2025 – Friday, November 21, 2025
Seasonal Break: Monday, December 15, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026 | Monday, November 16, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026
Seasonal Break: Monday, December 21, 2026 – Friday, January 8, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Monday, November 3, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Monday, November 9, 2026 – Friday, November 13, 2026
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, November 24, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025
Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, January 30, 2026 | Monday, November 30, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026
Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, February 5, 2027 |
Personal Support Worker (110) – Six Nations Polytechnic Brantford Only
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | MondMonday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025 | No Intake |
| Classes | Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, September 12, 2025 | |
| Fall Break | Monday, September 15, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, September 22, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025 |
Pharmacy Technician (Fast Track) (607)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 19, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Classes | Monday, November 3, 2025 – Friday, December 19, 2025
Exception: General Elective runs September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025 | Monday, November 9, 2026 – Thursday, December 24, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 14, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | No Fall Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday December 6, 2025 – Saturday December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday December 12, 2026 – Saturday December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, September 8, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025 | Monday, September 14, 2026 – Friday, November 6, 2026 |
Power Engineering Techniques (482)
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Not Applicable | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Break | No Fall Break | No Fall Break |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Recreation Therapy (283)
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, November 14, 2025
Exception: General Elective and RECT-10007 run Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 5, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026
Exception: General Elective and RECT-10007 run Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 6, 2025 – Saturday, December 13, 2025 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
Recreation Therapy (Accelerated) (353)
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Classes | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Friday, November 14, 2025
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025 | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Fall Break | Monday, October 13, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025 | Monday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Saturday, December 14, 2024 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
All dates are subject to change. Mohawk College reserves the right to modify program availability, length, campus locations, or curriculum, or to adjust fees, admission requirements, policies or procedures at any time. Prompt notice will be given to all affected applicants and students. Mohawk College cannot accept any liability for the consequences of these changes.
Winter Term (2025-2026) (2026-2027)
Autism & Behavioural Science (164)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Classes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, March 23, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026 | Monday, March 22, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Exception: MATH-10079 runs January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027
Exception: MATH 10079 runs Monday, February 1, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, March 16, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026
| Monday, March 15, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027
Exception: MATH 10079 Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: MATH-10079 Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | In-class Exams
Exception: MATH 10079 and Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 1, Semester 2
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289) - Year 1, Semester 2
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (299) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Exception: COMM-10398 runs Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027
Exception: COMM 10398 and AFTD 10028 runs Monday, January 25, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, March 16, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 | Monday, March 15, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027
Exception: COMM 10398 and AFTD 10028 Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: COMM-10398 Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | In-class Exams
Exception: COMM 10398 and AFTD 10028 Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) - Year 2, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, February 1, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, March 16, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, March 15, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 11, 2025 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance (269) – Year 2, Semester 4
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Structures (289) – Year 2, Semester 4
Aviation Technician – Avionics Maintenance (299) – Year 2, Semester 4
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027 |
| Registration deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Friday, February 5, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, January 26, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, February 1, 2027 – Saturday, June 4, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, February 1, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, March 16, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, March 15, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 11, 2025 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Process Automation (799)
Bachelor of Technology - Automotive and Vehicle Technology (797)
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology (798)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Brain Disorders Management (470)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | No Intake | Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Classes | Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Friday, March 5, 2027 | |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
Cardiovascular Technology (728)
Year 2, Semester 5
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, February 13, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Tuesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 11, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 23 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, March 1, 2027 – Friday, March 5, 2027
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Saturday, February 20, 2027 – Saturday, February 27, 2027
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, March 2, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 | Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (717)
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break | No Winter Break |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 (049)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, May 28, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Not Applicable | Friday, January 8, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, May 28, 2027 |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break | No Winter Break |
| Final Exams | In-class exams | In-class exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break
Exception: COMM-10407 Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | No Winter Break
Exception: COMM-10407 Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (769)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break
Exception: MRSC-10115 Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | No Winter Break
Exception: MRSC-10115 Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
Medical Radiation Sciences (729)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiation Therapy (759)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiography (739)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Ultrasonography (749)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Mental Health and Disability Management (475)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Classes | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
Nursing BScN (Degree) (731, 755)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
OTA/PTA (746)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, February 9, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, February 9, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, April 20, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026 | Monday, April 26, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Monday, April 13, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, April 19, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, May 3, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 |
Pharmacy Technician (407)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 - Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, March 2, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | No Winter Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | In-class Exams
Exception: General Elective Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – March 5, 2027 |
Power Engineering Techniques (482)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 2026 | Wednesday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, July 16, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Not Applicable | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Wednesday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23, 2027 |
| Winter Break | No Winter Break | No Winter Break |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, April 20, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 (12 weeks within) | Monday, April 26, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 (12 weeks within) |
Recreation Therapy (283)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 (placement 2 days per week)
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 (placement 5 days per week) | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Thursday, March 25, 2027 (placement 2 days per week)
Monday, March 29, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 (placement 5 days per week) |
Recreation Therapy (Accelerated) (353)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Classes | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | In-class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026 (placement 2 days per week)
Monday, March 23, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026 (placement 5 days per week) | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Thursday, March 25, 2027 (placement 2 days per week)
Monday, March 29, 2027 – Friday, April 30, 2027 (placement 5 days per week) |
Social Service Worker (215)
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 16, 2027 |
| Winter Break | Monday, February 16, 2026 – Friday, February 20, 2026 | Monday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Saturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, January 5, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026 | Monday, January 11, 2027 – Friday, April 23 2027 |
All dates are subject to change. Mohawk College reserves the right to modify program availability, length, campus locations, or curriculum, or to adjust fees, admission requirements, policies or procedures at any time. Prompt notice will be given to all affected applicants and students. Mohawk College cannot accept any liability for the consequences of these changes.
Summer Term (2025-2026) (2026-2027)
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Process Automation (799)
Bachelor of Technology - Automotive and Vehicle Technology (797)
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology (798)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Brain Disorders Management (470) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Tuesday May 5, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | No Intake |
| Classes | Tuesday May 5, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| Summer Break | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable |
Brain Disorders Management (470) - Year 1, Semester 3
Year 1, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | No Intake |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026 | |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 5 – Friday, August 14, 2026 (12 week placement within) |
Cardiovascular Technology (728) - Year 1, Semester 3
Year 1, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Saturday, August 21, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | No Summer Break
Exception: General Elective Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 – Saturday, August 21, 2027 |
| Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Wednesday, June 30, 2027 |
Cardiovascular Technology (728) - Year 2, Semester 5
Year 2, Semester 5
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, May 5, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, June 18, 2027
Exception: General Elective runs Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027 |
| Summer Break | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, July 2, 2027 |
| Final Exams | Monday, June 15, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Exception: General Elective Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Saturday, June 19, 2027 – Saturday, June 26, 2027
Exception: General Elective Saturday, August 14, 2027 – Saturday, August 21, 2027 |
| Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Monday, July 5, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 |
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (717) - Year 2, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, September 19, 2026 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, September 17, 2027 |
| Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break | No Summer Break |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, September 19, 2026 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, September 17, 2027 |
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (717) - Year 2, Semester 4
Year 2, Semester 4
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 |
| Classes | No Classes | No Classes |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break | No Summer Break |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | No Final Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, April 5, 2027 – Friday, June 25, 2027 |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 1
Year 1, Semester 1
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | No Intake |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, May 8, 2026 | |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break
Exception: COMM 10470 Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 |
|
| Final Exams | In-class Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable |
Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Techniques (HRAC) (180) - Year 1, Semester 2
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – August 14, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 20, 2027 |
| Registration Deadline (up to the fifth day of class) | Friday, May 8, 2026 | Friday, May 14, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – August 14, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 20, 2027 |
| Summer Break | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026 | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, July 2, 2027 |
| Final Exams | In-Class Exams | In-Class Exams |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (769)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | No Intake |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break
Exception: MRSC-10115 Monday, June 22, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 4, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026 |
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiation Therapy (759)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Radiography (739)
Medical Radiation Sciences - Ultrasonography (749)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Mental Health and Disability Management (475)
Year 1, Semester 3
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 | No Intake |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026 | |
| Summer Break | No Summer Break | |
| Final Exams | No Final Exams | |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 14, 2026 (12 week placement within) |
Nursing BScN (Degree) (731, 755)
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Information | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) | Link to McMaster Academic Calendar (opens new window) |
Recreation Therapy (Accelerated) (353)
Year 1, Semester 2
| Event | 2025-2026 Academic Year | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|
| Term Begins / Ends | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 |
| Classes | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026
Exception: RECT-10034 runs Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 13, 2027
Exception: RECT-10034 runs Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 |
| Summer Break | Monday, June 22, 2026 – Friday, June 26, 2026
Exception: RECT-10034 and WORK-10192 run through break week | Monday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, July 2, 2027
Exception: RECT-10034 and WORK-10192 run through break week |
| Final Exams | Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Saturday, August 14, 2027 – Saturday, August 21, 2027 |
Field Placement/ Practicum/ Work Experience/ Capstone | Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026 | Monday, May 10, 2027 – Friday, August 27, 2027 |
All dates are subject to change. Mohawk College reserves the right to modify program availability, length, campus locations, or curriculum, or to adjust fees, admission requirements, policies or procedures at any time. Prompt notice will be given to all affected applicants and students. Mohawk College cannot accept any liability for the consequences of these changes.
