Academic calendar

The academic calendar applies to regular day students enrolled in Diploma of College Studies programs.

Fall 2024 important dates

  • First day of class: August 20
  • Preference course change (online) : August 26-27
  • Labour Day (college closed) : September 2
  • Deadline to withdraw from a course or from Vanier : September 19
  • Confirmation of attendance : September 20-26
  • Thanksgiving (college closed): October 14
  • Midterm study day (no classes): October 15
  • Midterm assessment results in Omnivox: October 25
  • Deadline to drop a course : October 31
  • Deadline to request a program change for Winter 2025: November 22
  • Last day of classes: December 6
  • Final exam period: December 10-19
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Semesters

The regular academic year runs from mid-August to the end of May.

There are two regular semesters:

  • Fall semester : 15 weeks from mid-August to December
  • Winter semester : 15 weeks from mid-January to May

Typically, the summer semester is off. However, it is possible to register for summer school and intersession courses through Continuing Education.