Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2025-2026
Dates Applicable to all UM Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2025 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 4, 2025 |
| Labour Day | September 1, 2025 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 13, 2025 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2025 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24, 2025 to January 2, 2026 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 16, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 |
| Canada Day (Holiday Observed) | July 1, 2026 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 3, 2026 |
Dates Applicable to most UM Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Art (School of), Dental Hygiene, Dentistry (includes IDDP), Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Orientation
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Welcome Day Fall Term | Sept 2, 2025 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Faculty of Architecture | August 22, 2025 |
| Pre-Term ED2 Start | August 25, 2025 |
| Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | TBA |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 3 to December 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term (no classes, examinations or tests will be held March 29, 2024) | January 6 to April 9, 2026 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to July 2, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy students should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule; all others should also refer to the Class Schedule.
Regular Registration Period
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Ends September 2, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 5, 2026 |
Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule. Last day to drop is 1 business day prior to the end of the Registration Revision Period.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 3 to 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 6 to 20, 2026 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date. Additional or differing dates exist for Agriculture Diploma; students in this program should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 16, 2025 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 16, 2025 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 16, 2025) | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 19, 2026 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 20, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term classes | November 18, 2025 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Winter Term classes | March 19, 2026 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 14, 2026 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
A financial penalty will be assessed on accounts with an outstanding balance after this date.*
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | October 1, 2025 |
| Winter Term | February 4, 2026 |
Term Breaks
Academic and administrative offices will be open during this period; no classes, tests or assignment due dates occur during this time. Additional or differing dates exist for: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education (B.Ed. only), Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Respiratory Therapy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break (The UM will be closed Tuesday November 11 for Remembrance Day) | November 10 to 14, 2025 |
| Winter Term Break (The UM will be closed Monday February 16 for Louis Riel Day) | February 16 to 20, 2026 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled. Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule. Students in faculties, colleges, schools or programs offering irregularly scheduled courses should also see the exam timetable available through their program office.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term (includes tests and mid term exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 9 to 20, 2025 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 11 to 25, 2026 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| For classes offered Fall Term 2025 and spanning Fall/Winter 2025-2026 | September 17, 2025 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2026 | January 19, 2026 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2025 classes | January 23, 2026 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2026 and Fall 2025/Winter 2026 classes | June 8, 2026 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date. Additional or differing dates exist for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; students in these programs should also see their respective section of the Academic Schedule.
For students graduating Fall 2025
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 25, 2025 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | August 27, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | October 21 to 23, 2025 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Bannatyne Campus) | November 6, 2025 |
For students graduating February 2026
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 16, 2025 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | January 6, 2026 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 4, 2026 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 1 to 5, 2026 |
For students graduating Spring 2026
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 16, 2026 |
| Faculty of Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* | March 26, 2026 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry Campus) | June 1 to 5, 2026 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 8, 2026 |
| Graduate Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2026 | August 26, 2026 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 2, 2026 |
Dates Applicable to Agriculture Diploma
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Orientation | September 5, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 8 to December 5, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 6 to April 2, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | ends September 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | ends January 6, 2026 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
A financial penalty may be assessed on late registrations. Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 9 to 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 7 to 19, 2026 |
Last Day to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have class excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for classes dropped after this date
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 18, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 16, 2026 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
Voluntary (VW) Withdrawal deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from classes after this date.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term classes | November 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | March 13, 2026 |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterms exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 9 to 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 7 to 17, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Program Orientation | September 2 to 5, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 15 to December 19, 2025 |
| Fall Fieldwork | September 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to April 8, 2026 |
| Winter Fieldwork | January 5, 2026 |
Term Breaks
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | N/A |
| Winter Term | See the Term Breaks Section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | N/A |
| Winter Term | N/A |
Dates applicable to Art (School of)
Important Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| First Year Field Trip | TBA |
Dates applicable to Dental Hygiene
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 18 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | September 2 to November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term Clinics | January 5 to April 3, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 11 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 25 to December 5, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term Clinics | January 5 to April 10, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 2, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | August 25, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 29, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 1 to 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 6 to 10, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 8 to 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 13 to 17, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Dentistry (including International Dentist Degree Program)
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 18 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | September 2 to November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes and Clinics | January 5 to May 1, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 11 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | September 2 to November 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes and Clinics | January 5 to May 1, 2026 |
| Year 3/IDDP 1 Classes and Clinics | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 5 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | September 2 to December 5, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 1, 2026 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 Classes and Clinics | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 5 to November 28, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinics | September 2 to December 5, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to April 24, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 2, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 25, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Years 3 and 4 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 26, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Years 1 and 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 6, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | November 4, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 6, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | Janaury 19, 2026 |
| Year 4 | |
| Fall Term | November 4, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 30, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Years 1,2 and 3/IDDP 1 | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter term classes) | December 1 to 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term | May 4 to 15, 2026 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 (No examinations in winter term) | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 1 to 12, 2025 |
Dates applicable to Education (B.Ed. only *)
Note: Unless registered in a B.Ed. course, PBDE students follow the Dates applicable to most UM students.
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| All students | August 29, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Note: Practicum dates may vary by practicum placement.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | |
| Practicum Block | September 2 to 5, 2025 |
| Practicum Mondays | September 8, 15, 22, October 6, 27, 2025 |
| Day Classes | September 9 to November 7, 2025 |
| MTS PD Day | October 24, 2025 |
| Program Day | November 3, 2025 |
| Practicum Block | November 17 to December 15, 2025 |
| Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) | December 16 to 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | |
| Program Day | February 2, 2026 |
| Practicum Mondays | January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 9, 23, March 2, 9, 2026 |
| Day Classes | January 6 to March 13, 2026 |
| Practicum Block | March 16 to 27; April 6 to April 22, 2026 |
| Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) | April 23 to 28, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break (Note: Dates may vary by practicum placement) | See the Term Break section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Winter Term Break | See the Term Break section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Winter Practicum Break (Note: Dates may vary by school division and/or practicum placement) | March 30 to April 3, 2026 |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term (as required) | November 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term (as required) | March 14, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Management (Graduate Level)
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| (M.B.A., M.Fin., and M.S.C.M.) Fall Term | TBA |
| (M.B.A.) Winter Term | TBA |
Start and End Dates (M.B.A., M.Fin., and M.S.C.M.)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | TBA |
| Winter Term | TBA |
Dates applicable to Medicine (excludes Family Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Health Programs)
Note: Family Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Health Programs students follow the Dates applicable to most UM students.
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | August 18 to 22, 2025 |
| Year 3 | September 2, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | August 25 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 22, 2026 |
| Rural Week | May 25 to June 5, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | August 25 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 22, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | September 2 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 8, 2026 |
| Year 4 | |
| Fall Term | September 2 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 8, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 & 2 | |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | March 16 to 20, 2026 |
| Year 3 & 4 | |
| Fall & Winter Term Break | TBD |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 & 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 15, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 26, 2026 |
| Year 3 & 4 | |
| Fall Term | September 16, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 26, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 24, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 13, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 24, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 20, 2026 |
| Year 3 & 4 | |
| Fall Term | November 25, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 13, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Nursing and Midwifery
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | August 27 to 28, 2025 |
| Winter Term | December 16 to 17, 2025 |
| Summer Term | April 28 to 29, 2026 |
| Midwifery | September 2, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Nursing | |
| Fall & Winter | See Start and End Dates Applicable to Most U of M Students |
| Midwifery | |
| Fall & Winter | See Start and End Dates Applicable to Most U of M Students |
| Clinical Practice | Dates vary, see class schedule |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Last Date to Drop without Penalty | |
| Fall Term | Check Aurora for irregular course withdrawal dates |
| Winter Term | Check Aurora for irregular course withdrawal dates |
| Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline (Nursing Practice 1 - 7) | |
| Fall Term | Check Aurora for irregular course withdrawal dates |
| Winter Term | Check Aurora for irregular course withdrawal dates |
Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | August 25 to 26, 2025 |
| Year 2 | August 25, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 25 to November 14, 2025 |
| Basic Fieldwork | November 17 to December 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to May 1, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 25 to December 12, 2025 |
| Intermediate Fieldwork 2 | January 5 to February 27, 2026, January 12 to March 6, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | March 9 to June 26, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break* | March 2 to 6, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 23, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | October 27, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 6, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term | June 1, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term | March 23, 2026 |
Convocation Ceremony
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Bannatyne Campus | November 6, 2025 |
Dates applicable to Pharmacy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | August 25, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | September 2 to December 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 10, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 25 to December 1, 2025 |
| IPPE Community Rotation | January 5 to 30, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | February 2 to May 8, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Classes | September 2 to December 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 10, 2026 |
| Year 4 | |
| Block 1 APPE Rotations | May 5 to June 27, 2025 |
| Block 1 Research Course | May 5 to May 30, 2025 |
| Block 2 APPE Rotations | June 30 to August 22, 2025 |
| Block 2 Research Course | July 28 to August 22, 2025 |
| Block 3 APPE Rotations | August 25 to October 17, 2025 |
| Block 4 APPE Rotations | October 20 to December 12, 2025 |
| Block 5 APPE Rotations | January 5 to February 27, 2026 |
| Block 6 APPE Rotations | March 2 to April 24, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 16, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 8, 2025 |
| Winter Term | February 16, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | September 16, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 4 | See Course Schedule |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 18, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 23, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 20, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | February 16, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | November 18, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 23, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 4 | see course schedule |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 & 3 | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Winter | March 23 to 27, 2026 |
| Year 4 | N/A |
Examination & Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 9 to 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Exams | April 13 to 24, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 2 to 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term Exams | May 11 to 22, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 9 to 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Exams | April 13 to 24, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Physical Therapy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Orientation | N/A |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 5 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 3, 2026 |
| Clinical Education | April 6 to July 31, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 5 to September 26, 2025 |
| Clinical Education | September 29 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to March 27, 2026 |
| Clinical Education | April 6 to August 7, 2026 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | August 26, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | August 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 18, 2025 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 16, 2025 |
| Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | March 9, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break (Year 2 only) | March 30 to April 3, 2026 |
Convocation Ceremony
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Bannatyne Campus | November 6, 2025 |
Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Clinical Year | TBA |
| Academic Year | TBA |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Academic Year | TBA |
| Winter Term | TBA |
| Fall Term Clinical Rotations | TBA |
| Winter Term Clinical Year 2 Rotations | TBA |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | N/A |
eXAMINATION AND tEST dATES
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | TBA |
| Winter Term | TBA |
Convocation Ceremony
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Bannatyne Campus | November 6, 2025 |
Dates applicable to Respiratory Therapy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | September 2, 2025 |
| Year 2 | September 2, 2025 |
| Year 3 | September 4 to 5, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
(Includes clinical placement and classes)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | September 3 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 6 to May 4, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 3 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 6 to May 29, 2026 |
| Winter Term Clinical Placement | June 1 to 30, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | September 8 to December 19, 2025 |
| Fall Term Clinical Placement | September 8 to December 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to May 29, 2026 |
| Winter Term Clinical Placement | January 5 to May 29, 2026 |
Term Breaks
The academic and administrative offices will be open during this period, but there will be no classes/examinations held for students.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | |
| Year 1 & 2 | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Year 3 | N/A |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 20, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 17, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 27, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | Check Course Syllabus |
| Winter Term | Check Course Syllabus |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 7, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 20, 2026 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 19, 2025 |
| Winter Term | April 28, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 27, 2026 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | Check Course Syllabus |
| Winter Term and Fall/Winter Terms classes | Check Course Syllabus |
Convocation Ceremony
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Bannatyne Campus | November 6, 2025 |
Dates applicable to Social Work
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fort Garry, Inner City Field Kick Off Event (Orientation) | September 2, 2025 |
Start and End Dates
Field Instruction
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 3 to December 12, 2025 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to April 17, 2026 |
Dates for Summer Term
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 18th will be made up on Friday, May 22nd
Classes on Wednesday, July 1st will be made up on Friday, July 3rd
Classes on Monday, August 3rd will be made up on Friday, August 7th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 15th to Friday, June 26th
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 4 to June 12, 2026 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | June 29 to August 7, 2026 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 4 to August 7, 2026 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 4 to August 7, 2026 - 6 hours instruction/week |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Registration start dates are to be determined by the Registrar’s Office.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | Ends May 3, 2026 |
| July - August | Ends June 28, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 3, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 3, 2026 |
Late Registration/Registration Revision Period
Students may use this period of time to make changes to their selected courses or class schedule.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 4 to May 7, 2026 |
| July - August | June 29 to July 2, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 4 to May 15, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 4 to May 15, 2026 |
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Last date to drop and have course excluded from transcripts; VWs will be recorded on transcripts for courses dropped after this date. There will be no refunds for courses dropped after this date.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 7, 2026 |
| July - August | July 2, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 14, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 14, 2026 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Last date to withdraw and not receive a final grade; students cannot withdraw from courses after this date.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | June 2, 2026 |
| July - August | July 28, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 16, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 16, 2026 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 20, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 20, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 20, 2026 |
| July - August | July 9, 2026 |
Examination and Test Dates
Students are reminded that they must remain available until all examination and test obligations have been fulfilled.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Winter/Summer Term Spanning distance and online courses | July 3 to 4, 2026 |
| May - June | June 15 to 20, 2026 |
| July - August | August 10 to 15, 2026 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 10 to 15, 2026 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 10 to 15, 2026 |
Challenge for Credit
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2026 | April 25, 2026 |
Summer Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Summer Term | April 14 to July 17, 2026 |
Summer Dates applicable to Dentistry
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| IDDP Intersession | May 4 to June 26, 2026 (tentative) |
Summer Dates Applicable to Medicine
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Med 3 (Special Summer Offerings) | May 11 to August 30, 2026 |
| Med 3 (Summer Break) | August 3 to August 14, 2026 |
Summer Dates Applicable to Midwifery
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| 2-Day ALARM Course | May 2 to 3, 2026 |
Summer Dates applicable to Music
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| 2-week courses are offered in July and August (dates TBD) | |
Summer Dates applicable to Nursing
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Last day to add or drop classes without penalty | TBA |
| Voluntary withdrawal deadline for Nursing Practice 1 - 7 | Check Aurora for irregular course withdrawal dates |
| Summer Break | June 15 to 19, 2026 |
* Note: Some students may need to complete preparatory activities or clinical orientation prior to the start of the term.
Summer Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 Intermediate Fieldwork | May 4 to June 26, 2026 |
| Year 2 Advanced Fieldwork | June 29 to September 18, 2026 (with flexible start and end dates) |
Summer Dates applicable to Pharmacy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 IPPE Hospital Rotation (1 block per student) | |
| Block 1 | June 1 to 26, 2026 |
| Block 2 | June 29 to July 24, 2026 |
| Block 3 | July 27 to August 21, 2026 |
| Year 4 | |
| Block 1 APPE Rotations | May 4 to June 26, 2026 |
| Block 1 Research Project | May 4 to 29, 2026 |
| Block 2 APPE Rotations | June 29 to August 21, 2026 |
| Block 2 Research Project | July 27 to August 21, 2026 |
Summer Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies (Mandatory Term)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Academic Year | TBA |
| Exams | TBA |
| Clinical Year | TBA |
Summer Dates applicable to Science
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May offer fieldtrip courses that have different dates | |
Summer Dates applicable to Science
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Summer Field Work | May 4 to August 14, 2026 |
