IMPORTANT DATES: Aug-Sept 2018
AUGUST 2018
August 31
Registration opens for GCAC September-October courses at 10 am
CIE Services Expo (11 am – 3 pm) for incoming international graduate students
SEPTEMBER 2018
September 1-October 1
Opt-in/opt-out of Fall Health and Dental Insurance (HDI)
September 3
Labour Day (University closed)
September 4
SGS Orientation (3 sessions) for all incoming graduate students
September 7
Coursework must be completed and grades submitted for Summer session courses and extended courses
September 10
Most formal graduate courses and seminars begin
September 12
Summer session grades available for viewing by students on ACORN
September 14
Registration deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Fall (September to December) session; after this date a late registration fee will be assessed. Minimum required payment due (unpaid fees from previous session(s) + 100% of current Fall tuition fee charges).
CIE Welcome Reception (12-2 pm) for incoming international students
September 17
Final date to submit final doctoral theses to SGS to avoid fee charges for 2018-19
September 24
Final date to add full-year and Fall session courses
Transitioning to Gradlife: Strategies for Personal Development, Academic Success & Making Connections (9 am-3pm) for incoming graduate students
September 28
Final date to submit final doctoral theses for Fall Convocation
Final date for receipt of degree recommendations and submission of any required theses for master’s degrees for Fall Convocation without fees being charged for the Fall session
September 30
Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Fall session (September to December) tuition and non-tuition fee amounts for all students registered in the Fall session only, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will incur starting October 15.