Dates applicable to Management (Graduate Level)
Orientation
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| (M.B.A., M.Fin., and M.S.C.M.) Fall Term | End of Aug/Early September 2024 |
| (M.B.A.) Winter Term | Early January 2025 |
Start and End Dates (M.B.A., M.Fin., and M.S.C.M.)
Academic Schedule | Event | Date |
| Fall Term | August 1 to December 20, 2024 |
| Winter Term | January 3 to April 9, 2025 |
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 Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, 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 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 |
