Academic Schedule Fall/Winter Term 2026-2027
Dates Applicable to all UM Students
University Closure
When the University is closed no classes/examinations will be held, and course assignment deadlines will not be set on dates where the University is closed.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2026 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 3, 2026 |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2026 |
| Orange Shirt Day | September 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 12, 2026 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 |
| Winter Holiday | December 24, 2026 to January 4, 2027 |
| Louis Riel Day | February 15, 2027 |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 |
| Victoria Day | May 24, 2027 |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2027 |
| Terry Fox Day (Civic Holiday) | August 2, 2027 |
Dates Applicable to most UM Students
Some additional or differing date information is included in separate sections for: Agriculture Diploma, Applied Human Nutrition, Architecture, 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, Applied Human Nutrition, Dental Hygiene, Education (B.Ed. only), Management, Medicine, Midwifery, 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 | September 8, 2026 |
| Welcome Day Winter Term | January 6, 2027 |
| Architecture ED2 | August 28, 2026 |
| Kinesiology and Recreation Management | TBD |
| Law | September 8, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | August 24 & 25, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma, Applied Human Nutrition, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Education, Management, Medicine, Midwifery, 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 9 to December 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 7 to April 12, 2027 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 7 to July 8, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Additional or differing dates exist for: Agriculture Diploma and other faculties, colleges and/or schools offering irregularly scheduled courses. Agriculture Diploma 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 8, 2026 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter /Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | Ends January 6, 2027 |
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 9 to 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 7 to 21, 2027 |
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 22, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part A | September 22, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term classes Part B (VW recorded if dropped after Sept 22, 2026) | January 20, 2027 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 20, 2027 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term classes | September 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term classes and Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | January 21, 2027 |
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 24, 2026 |
| Fall/Winter Term spanning classes | January 20, 2027 |
| Winter Term classes | March 22, 2027 |
| Winter/Summer Term spanning distance and online courses | May 13, 2027 |
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 7, 2026 |
| Winter Term | February 3, 2027 |
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: Applied Human Nutrition, 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 Wednesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day) | November 9 to 13, 2026 |
| Winter Term Break (The UM will be closed Monday February 15 for Louis Riel Day) | February 15 to 29, 2027 |
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, Applied Human Nutrition, 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 12 to 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 13 to 25, 2027 |
Challenge for Credit Application Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| For classes offered Fall Term 2026 and spanning Fall/Winter 2026-2027 | September 23, 2026 |
| For classes offered Winter Term 2027 | January 21, 2027 |
Final Grade Appeal Deadlines
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| For Final grades received for Fall Term 2026 classes | January 25, 2027 |
| For final grades received for Winter Term 2027 and Fall 2026/Winter 2027 classes | June 14, 2027 |
Graduation and University Convocation
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates will be awarded at Convocation. Graduation date may differ from Convocation Ceremony date.
For students graduating Fall 2026
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | July 8, 2026 |
| Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* | August 26, 2026 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) | October 20 to 22, 2026 |
For students graduating February 2027
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | September 23, 2026 |
| Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* | January 7, 2027 |
| Graduation date for students graduating in February | February 3, 2027 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) | May 31 to June 4, 2027 |
For students graduating Spring 2027
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Deadline to apply online to graduate for most Undergraduate students | January 21, 2027 |
| Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* | March 25, 2027 |
| Convocation Ceremony (Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus Programs) | May 31 to June 4, 2027 |
| Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface | June 7, 2027 |
| Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Submission Deadline* for students graduating Fall 2027 | August 24, 2027 |
| Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow in honour of Indigenous graduates | May 1, 2027 |
Dates Applicable to Agriculture Diploma
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Orientation | September 11, 2026 |
| (No Orientation in Winter Term) | |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 14 to December 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 7 to April 8, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Regular Registration Period
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | Ends September 13, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | Ends January 6, 2027 |
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 14 to 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 7 to 20, 2027 |
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 24, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
Last Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 20, 2027 |
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 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | March 16, 2027 |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterms exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 12 to 22, 2026 |
| Winter Term (includes final exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | April 10 to 21, 2027 |
Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Program Orientation | September 1 to 4, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 14 to December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Fieldwork | September 8, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to April 9, 2027 |
| Winter Fieldwork | January 5, 2027 |
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 | N/A |
| Winter Term | See the Term Breaks Section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| (Some students may need to complete fieldwork during the Winter Term break) | |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | N/A |
| Winter Term | N/A |
Dates Applicable to Architecture:
Important Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| EVDS 2100 (Mandatory Urban Media Lab) | August 31 to September 11, 2026 |
Dates applicable to Art (School of)
Important Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| First Year Field Trip | TBD |
Dates applicable to Dental Hygiene
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 17 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 31 to November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 2, 2027 |
| Winter Term Clinics | January 5 to April 16, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance/Completion week* | April 19 to 23, 2027 |
| *No clinics during exam period | |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 10 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 24 to November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 2, 2027 |
| Winter Term Clinics | January 5 to April 9, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance/Completion week | April 19 to 23, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 31, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 24, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 9, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | November 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 9, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
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) | November 30 to December 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 5 to 12, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | December 7 to 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 12 to 16, 2027 |
Dates applicable to Dentistry (including International Dentist Degree Program)
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 17 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 31 to November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes and Clinics | January 5 to April 30, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance | May 17 to 21, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 10 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 31 to November 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes and Clinics | January 5 to April 30, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance | May 17 to 21, 2027 |
| Year 3/IDDP 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 4 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 31 to December 4, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes and Clinics | January 5 to April 30, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance | May 17 to 21, 2027 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 4 to November 27, 2026 |
| Fall Term Clinics | August 31 to December 4, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 23, 2027 |
| Winter Term Clinics | January 5 to April 30, 2027 |
| Clinical Clearance | May 3 to 7, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 31, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 24, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Years 3/IDDP 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Years 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 30, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 30, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 3/IDDP 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 30, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | Janaury 19, 2026 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 3, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 23, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
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 |
| Years 1,2 and 3/IDDP 1 | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter term classes) | November 30 to December 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | May 3 to 14, 2027 |
| Year 4/IDDP 2 (No examinations in Winter Term) | |
| Fall Term (includes tests and midterm exams for Fall/Winter Term classes) | November 30 to December 11, 2026 |
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 | September 1, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | |
| Day Classes | September 2 to November 6, 2026 |
| Practicum Block | September 8 to 11, November 16 to December 14, 2026 |
| Practicum Mondays | September 21, October 5, 26, 2026 |
| MTS PD Day | October 23, 2026 |
| Program Day | November 2, 2026 |
| Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) | December 15 to 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | |
| Day Classes | January 5 to March 12, 2027 |
| Practicum Mondays | January 11, 18, 25, February 8, 22, March 1, 8, 2027 |
| Program Day | February 1, 2027 |
| Practicum Block | March 15 to 25; April 5 to April 22, 2027 |
| Practicum Make-up Days (if required and assigned by faculty) | April 23 to 28, 2027 |
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 | 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 | March 29 to April 2, 2027 |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term (as required) | November 7, 2026 |
| Winter Term (as required) | March 13, 2027 |
Dates applicable to Management (M.B.A./M/Fin./M.S.C.M.)
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 8, 2027 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | TBD |
| Winter Term | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
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 17 to 21, 2026 |
| Year 3 | August 31, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | August 24 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to May 21, 2027 |
| Rural Week | one-week placement between May 24 to June 4, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | August 24 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to May 21, 2027 |
| Year 3 & 4 | |
| Fall Term | August 31 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to May 7, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 14, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 25, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| Fall Term | November 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 12, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 25, 2027 |
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 15 to 19, 2027 |
| Year 3 & 4 | |
| Fall & Winter Term Break | N/A |
Examination and Test Dates
N/A
Dates applicable to Nursing and Midwifery
Nursing Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | August 26 to 27, 2026 |
| Winter Term | December 17 to 18, 2026 |
Nursing Start and End Dates
*Note: Some students may need to complete preparatory activities or clinical orientation prior to the start of term.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall & Winter Term Classes | Term 5 classes may start earlier than regular academic schedule, please check Aurora for dates. |
Midwifery New Student Welcome
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Midwifery New Student Welcome | September 8, 2026 |
Midwifery Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| MDFY 3020 | January 7 to February 3, 2027* |
| *This course may be deleted and replaced by a proposed Indigenous Health Course | |
Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | August 31 & September 1, 2026 |
| Year 2 | August 31, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 31 to November 20, 2026 |
| Basic Fieldwork | November 23 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 4 to April 30, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 31 to December 18, 2026 |
| Intermediate Fieldwork 2 | January 4 to February 26, 2027, January 11 to March 5, 2027 |
| Winter Term Classes | March 8 to June 25, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 14, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 25, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 14, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 22, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 2, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 5, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 25, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term | May 31, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | March 22, 2027 |
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 1 to 5, 2027 |
| *Note: Some students may need to complete fieldwork during the mid-term break depending on availability of fieldwork sites. | |
Examination and Test Dates
N/A
Dates applicable to Pharmacy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | August 31, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Classes | September 1 to December 11, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 12, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 31 to December 7, 2026 |
| IPPE Community | January 4 to 29, 2027 |
| Winter Term Classes | February 1 to May 7, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Classes | September 8 to December 14, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 12, 2027 |
| Year 4 APPE Rotations | |
| Block 3 | August 24 to October 16, 2026 |
| Block 4 | October 19 to December 11, 2026 |
| Block 5 | January 4 to February 26, 2027 |
| Block 6 | March 1 to April 23, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 14, 2026 |
| Winter Term | February 19, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 22, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 17, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 9, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 16, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | February 19, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | November 17, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
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 22 to 26, 2027 |
| Year 4 | N/A |
Examination & Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 14 to 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term Exams | April 13 to 23, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 8 to 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term Exams | May 10 to 21, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Exams | December 15 to 23, 2026 |
| Winter Term Exams | April 13 to 23, 2027 |
| Year 4 | N/A |
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 4 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to April 2, 2027 |
| Spring/Summer Asynch. Classes and Clinical Placement (12 weeks) | April 5 to July 30, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Classes | August 4 to September 25, 2026 |
| Clinical Placement | September 28 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term Classes | January 5 to March 26, 2027 |
| Spring/Summer Clinical Placements (12 weeks) | April 5 to August 6, 2027 |
Registration and Withdrawal Dates
Last Date to Drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | August 25, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | November 17, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 16, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 9, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
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 | N/A |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break (Year 2 only) | March 29 to April 2, 2027 |
| *Note: Some students may need to complete clinical placements during the mid-term depending on availability of clinical sites | |
Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Clinical Year | August 17 to 21, 2026 |
| Academic Year | August 24 to 31, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 1 to December 4, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to April 2, 2027 |
| Clinical Year - Term 1 | August 24 to December 18, 2026 |
| Clinical Year - Term 2 | January 4 to April 25, 2027 |
Laste Date to drop without Penalty
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | November 17, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 9, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
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 |
| Fall Term | December 7 to 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 5 to 16, 2027 |
Dates applicable to Respiratory Therapy
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1, 2, 3 | September 2, 2026 |
Start and End Dates
(Includes clinical placement and classes)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | September 2 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 5 to April 23, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | September 8 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to May 28, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term | September 2 to December 18, 2026 |
| Fall Term Rotations | Starts September 8, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 4 to June 4, 2027 |
| Winter Clinical Rotations | Starts January 4, 2027 |
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, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 22, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 25, 2027 |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term and Fall/Winter Term Classes | September 16, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 25, 2027 |
Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) Deadline
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 | |
| Fall Term | November 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | March 23, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 19, 2027 |
| Year 2 | |
| Fall Term | November 24, 2026 |
| Winter Term | April 19, 2027 |
| Fall/Winter Term Classes | January 25, 2027 |
| Year 3 | See course syllabus |
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 | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Winter Term Break | See the Term Breaks section of Dates Applicable to Most UM Students |
| Year 3 | |
| Fall Term Break | N/A |
| Winter Term Break | N/A |
Examination and Test Dates
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term Exams | December 7 to 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term Exams | April 12 to 24, 2027* |
| *RESP 2390 is not included in Exam Week | |
Dates applicable to Social Work
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fort Garry, Inner City Field Instruction Orientation | September 8, 2026 (morning) |
| MSW-Indigenous Knowledge | May 20, 2026 (afternoon) |
Start and End Dates
Field Instruction*
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | September 9 to December 18, 2026 |
| Winter Term | January 7 to April 16, 2027 |
| MSW-Indigenous Knowledge | Starts August 17, 2026 with a one-week intensive |
Dates for Summer Term
Start and End Dates (Generally Monday to Thursday classes)
Classes on Monday, May 24th will be made up on Friday, May 28th
Classes on Monday, August 2nd will be made up on Friday, August 6th
May - August courses will have no classes scheduled Monday, June 21st to Friday, July 2nd
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 10 to June 18, 2027 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| July - August | July 5 to August 13, 2027 - 6 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 10 to August 13, 2027 - 3 hours instruction/week |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 10 to August 13, 2027 - 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 9, 2027 |
| July - August | Ends July 4, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | Ends May 9, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | Ends May 9, 2027 |
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 10 to May 13, 2027 |
| July - August | July 5 to 8, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 10 to May 20, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 10 to May 13, 2027 |
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 13, 2027 |
| July - August | July 8, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 20, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 13, 2027 |
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 8, 2027 |
| July - August | August 4, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | July 22, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | July 22, 2027 |
Fee Payment Deadlines
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May - June | May 26, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | May 26, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | May 26, 2027 |
| July - August | July 14, 2027 |
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 9 to 10, 2027 |
| May - June | June 21 to 25, 2027 |
| July - August | August 16 to 20, 2027 |
| May - August (3 credits) | August 16 to 20, 2027 |
| May - August (6 credits) | August 16 to 20, 2027 |
Challenge for Credit
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Challenge for credit application deadline | |
| For classes offered Summer Term 2027 | April 23, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Applied Human Nutrition
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Summer Term | April 12 to July 16, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Dentistry
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| IDDP Intersession | May 3 to June 25, 2027 (tentative) |
Summer Dates Applicable to Medicine
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Med 3 (Special Summer Offerings) | May 10 to August 27, 2027 |
| Med 3 (Summer Break) | August 2 to August 13, 2027 |
Summer Dates Applicable to Midwifery
Summer Dates applicable to Music
Summer Dates applicable to Nursing
*Note: Some students may need to complete preparatory activities or clinical orientation prior to the start of term. Term 5 classes may start earlier than regular academic schedule, please check Aurora for dates.
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Orientation | April 20 & 21, 2027 |
| Start and End Dates | May 10 to August 13, 2027 |
| Regular Registration Period | Ends May 9, 2027 |
| Registration Revision Period | May 10 to 25, 2027 |
| Last Date to Drop without Penalty | May 21, 2027 |
| Late Date to Register/Registration Revision Deadline | May 25, 2027 |
| Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline | July 23, 2027 |
| Term Break | June 21 to 25, 2027 |
| Final Exam Period | August 16 to 20, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Occupational Therapy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 1 Intermediate Fieldwork 1 | May 3 to June 25, 2027 |
| Year 2 Advanced Fieldwork | June 28 to September 17, 2027 (with flexible start and end dates) |
Summer Dates applicable to Pharmacy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 4 (starts in 2026) | |
| Block 1 APPE Rotations | May 4 to June 26, 2026 |
| Block 1 Research Course Block | May 4 to 29, 2026 |
| Block 2 APPE Rotations | June 29 to August 21, 2026 |
| Block 2 Research Course Block | July 27 to August 21, 2026 |
| Year 2 IPPE Hospital Rotation (1 block per student) | |
| Block 1 | May 31 to June 25, 2027 |
| Block 2 | June 28 to July 23, 2027 |
| Block 3 | July 26 to August 20, 2027 |
| Year 4 (starts in 2027) | |
| Block 1 APPE Rotations | May 31 to June 25, 2027 |
| Block 1 Research Course Block | May 3 to 28, 2027 |
| Block 2 APPE Rotations | June 28 to August 20, 2027 |
| Block 2 Research Course Block | July 26 to August 20, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Physician Assistant Studies (Mandatory Term)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Start and End Date | April 26 to July 16, 2027 |
| Exams | July 19 to 30, 2027 |
| Clinical Year - Term 3 | April 26 to August 18, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Respiratory Therapy
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Year 2 | |
| RESP 2390 | April 26 to May 28, 2027 |
| Clinical Rotations | June 1 to 26, 2027 |
Summer Dates applicable to Science
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| May offer fieldtrip courses that have different dates | |
Summer Dates applicable to Social Work
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Summer Field Work | May 10 to August 20, 2027 |
