Academic calendar

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

Winter 2025 important dates

  • First day of class: January 20
  • Preference course change (online) : January 25-26
  • Deadline to withdraw from a course or from Vanier : February 14
  • Confirmation of attendance : February 17 - 21
  • Deadline to request a program change for Fall 2025: March 1st
  • Deadline to apply for day studies in Fall 2025 (round 1): March 1st
  • Study break (no classes): March 10 - 14
  • Midterm assessment results in Omnivox: March 17
  • Deadline to drop a course : April 3
  • Good Friday, college closed: April 18
  • Easter Monday, college closed: April 21st
  • Last day of classes: May 13
  • English Exit Exam and Épreuve uniforme de français: May 14
  • Final exam period: May 16 - 27
  • Victoria Day, college closed: May 19
  • Intersession courses: May 20 - June 3
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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.