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Academic Dates calendars have been updated as of October 9, 2026.

 

All Academic and Important Dates

For Apprenticeship Programs, please refer to the Ministry Funded Apprenticeship Training Dates.

Fall Term (2026-2027) (2027-2028)

Event2026 - 2027 Academic Year2027 - 2028 Academic Year
Fall deposit payment deadlineMonday, June 15, 2026Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Fall timetable registration dates postedMonday, July 27, 2026Monday, July 26, 2027
Apply for scholarships and bursaries for the Fall semesterSaturday, August 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026Sunday, August 1, 2027 – Thursday, September 30, 2027
Fall timetables open - registration startsMonday, August 10, 2026Monday, August 9, 2027
Deadline for full fee payment (late fee will apply after this date)Thursday, September 3, 2026Thursday, September 2, 2027
Special authorization - add period opensFriday, September 4, 2026Friday, September 3, 2027
College closed - Labour dayMonday, September 7, 2026Monday, September 6, 2027
New student OrientationTuesday, September 8, 2026Tuesday, September 7, 2027
Classes start - new and returning studentsWednesday, September 9, 2026Wednesday, September 8, 2027
Last day to apply for exemption(s)Tuesday, September 22, 2026Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Last day to add and drop courses for tuition refund (if applicable)Tuesday, September 22, 2026Tuesday, September 21, 2027
College closed - ThanksgivingMonday, October 12, 2026Monday, October 11, 2027
Fall breakMonday, October 12, 2026 – Friday, October 16, 2026Monday, October 11, 2027 – Friday, October 15, 2027
Convocation (conferred credential – ceremonies in June)  Friday, October 16, 2026Thursday, October 14, 2027
Balance of deferred fall fees due (late fee will apply after this date)Sunday, November 1, 2026Monday, November 1, 2027
Last day to withdraw without academic penaltyFriday, November 20, 2026Friday, November 19, 2027
Student Feedback on Teaching survey - onlineApproximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)Approximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)
Classes endFriday, December 11, 2026Friday, December 10, 2027
Final examsSaturday, December 12, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026Saturday, December 11, 2027 – Saturday, December 18, 2027
Last day to apply for Winter graduationFriday, December 18, 2026Friday, December 17, 2027
Grading periodMonday, December 21, 2026 – Wednesday, December 23, 2026Monday, December 20, 2027 – Wednesday, December 22, 2027
Report grades to studentsWednesday, December 23, 2026Wednesday, December 22, 2027
College closed - seasonal breakThursday, December 24, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027Saturday, December 25, 2027 – Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Last possible day to appeal final grades; deadline is 5 days from academic decisionFriday, January 8, 2027Friday, January 7, 2028

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 (2026-2027) (2027-2028)

Event2026 - 2027 Academic Year2027 - 2028 Academic Year

Winter deposit payment deadline - new and returning international students; new domestic students only*

*Returning students please refer to your personal fee statement

 

Sunday, November 15, 2026TBD
Winter timetable registration dates posted Monday, November 30, 2026Monday, November 29, 2027
Apply for scholarships and bursaries for the Winter semesterTuesday, December 1, 2026 – Sunday, January 31, 2027Wednesday, December 1, 2027 – Monday, January 31, 2028
Winter timetables open - registration startsMonday, December 14, 2026Monday, December 13, 2027
College closed - seasonal breakThursday, December 24, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027Saturday, December 25, 2027 – Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Deadline for full fee payment (late fee will apply after this date)Tuesday, January 5, 2027Tuesday, January 4, 2028
Special authorization - add period opensWednesday, January 6, 2027Friday, January 7, 2028
New student OrientationFriday, January 8, 2027Monday, January 10, 2028
Classes start - new and returning studentsMonday, January 11, 2027Tuesday, January 11, 2028
Last day to apply for exemption(s)        Friday, January 22, 2027Monday, January 24, 2028
Last day to add and drop courses for tuition refund (if applicable)Friday, January 22, 2027Monday, January 24, 2028
Convocation (conferred credential – ceremonies in June)Friday, February 12, 2027Friday, February 18, 2028
College closed – Family DayMonday, February 15, 2027Monday, February 21, 2028
Winter breakMonday, February 15, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027Monday, February 21, 2028 – Friday, February 25, 2028
Balance of deferred winter fees due (late fee will apply after this date)Monday, March 1, 2027Wednesday, March 1, 2028
Last day to withdraw without academic penaltyFriday, March 26, 2027Friday, March 24, 2028
Student Feedback on Teaching survey - onlineApproximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)Approximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)
College closed - Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Friday, April 14, 2028
Classes endFriday, April 16, 2027Thursday, April 13, 2028
Final examsSaturday, April 17, 2027 – Saturday, April 24, 2027Saturday, April 15, 2028 – Saturday, April 22, 2028
Last day to apply to graduate for Spring convocationFriday, April 16, 2027Friday, April 21, 2028
Grading periodMonday, April 26, 2027 – Wednesday, April 28, 2027Monday, April 24, 2028 – Wednesday, April 26, 2028
Report grades to studentsWednesday, April 28, 2027Wednesday, April 26, 2028
Last possible day to appeal final grades; deadline is 5 days from academic decisionWednesday, May 5, 2027Wednesday, May 3, 2028

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 (2026-2027) (2027-2028)

Event2026 - 2027 Academic Year2027 - 2028 Academic Year

Summer deposit payment deadline - new and returning international students; new domestic students only*

*Returning students please refer to your personal fee statement

Monday, March 15, 2027TBD
Summer timetable registration dates posted Monday, March 29, 2027Monday, March 27, 2028
Apply for scholarships and bursaries for the Summer semesterThursday, April 1, 2027 – Monday, May 31, 2027Saturday, April 1, 2028 – Wednesday, May 31, 2028
Summer timetables open - registration startsMonday, April 12, 2027Monday, April 10, 2028
Deadline for full fee payment (late fee will apply after this date)Wednesday, May 5, 2027Wednesday, May 3, 2028
Special authorization - add period opensThursday, May 6, 2027Thursday, May 4, 2028
New student Academic OrientationMonday, May 10, 2027Monday, May 8, 2028
Classes start - new and returning studentsMonday, May 10, 2027Monday, May 8, 2028
Last day to apply for exemption(s)Friday, May 21, 2027Friday, May 19, 2028
Last day to add and drop courses for tuition refund (if applicable) Friday, May 21, 2027Friday, May 19, 2028
College closed - Victoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Monday, May 22, 2028
Balance of deferred summer fees due (late fee will apply after this date)Tuesday, June 15, 2027Thursday, June 15, 2028
Convocation weekMonday, June 14, 2027 – Friday, June 18, 2027Monday, June 19, 2028 – Friday, June 23, 2028
Summer breakMonday, June 28, 2027 – Friday, July 2, 2027Monday, June 26, 2028 – Friday, June 30, 2028
College closed – Canada DayThursday, July 1, 2027 – Friday, July 2, 2027Friday, June 30, 2028
College shutdownSaturday, July 10, 2027 – Sunday, July 11, 2027Saturday, July 8, 2028 – Sunday, July 9, 2028
Last day to withdraw without academic penaltyFriday, July 23, 2027Friday, July 21, 2028
Student Feedback on Teaching survey - onlineApproximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)Approximately last 3 weeks of course (email sent when open)
College closed - Civic HolidayMonday, August 2, 2027Monday, August 7, 2028
Classes endFriday, August 13, 2027Friday, August 11, 2028
Final examsSaturday, August 14, 2027 – Saturday, August 21, 2027Saturday, August 12, 2028 – Saturday, August 19, 2028
Last day to apply to graduate for Fall convocationFriday, August 13, 2027Friday, August 18, 2028
Grading periodMonday, August 23, 2027 – Wednesday, August 25, 2027Monday, August 21, 2028 – Wednesday, August 23 2028
Report grades to studentsWednesday, August 25, 2027Wednesday, August 23, 2028
Last possible day to appeal final grades; deadline is 5 days from academic decisionWednesday, September 1, 2027Wednesday, August 30, 2028

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.