Important Dates
Important Dates by Academic Year
Are you looking for dates specifically for the year in which you'll be studying? Be sure to jump down to the correct academic year:
Students not Studying in Ottawa
These dates apply to Ottawa students only. If you're studying at one of our other campuses, please visit the correct Important Dates page:
2024-2025 Academic Dates
Winter 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 2 - 4 | International Student Orientation Week |
| January 6 | First day of winter classes |
| January 14 | International Withdrawal Deadline - please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges |
| January 17 | Last day for registrations, receiving timetables, and transfer credit applications for returning students. |
| February 17 | FAMILY DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| February 24 - 28 | Winter Study Week |
| March 21 | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s) |
| March 28 | International Fee Deadline for Spring 2025 Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date Students can make payments to Lambton College through:
For more details visit the Making a Payment page on mylambton.ca. Please be aware that online banking and wire transfer may take several business days to process. Late fee charge is $100. |
| April 18 | GOOD FRIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| April 19 | Last day of classes for Winter 2025 |
| April 21 | Easter Monday - College is Open |
| April 24 | Grades are due for winter term by 4 p.m. |
Spring 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 5 | First day of spring term classes |
| May 9 | International Withdrawal Deadline - Please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges |
| May 16 | Last day for registrations, receiving timetables, and transfer credit applications for returning students |
| May 19 | VICTORIA DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| June 23 - 27 | Spring Study Week |
| July 1 | CANADA DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| July 7 | Online Registration for new Fall 2025 students opens |
| July 11 | International Fee Deadline for Fall 2025 Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date Students can make payments to Lambton College through:
For more details visit the Making a Payment page on mylambton.ca. Please be aware that online banking and wire transfer may take several business days to process. Late fee charge is $100. |
| July 18 | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s) |
| August 1 | Fall online registration closes for new students |
| August 4 | CIVIC HOLIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| August 5 - 15 | Academic Success Modules open for new Fall 2025 students |
| August 16 | Last day of classes for Spring 2025 |
| August 19 | Grades are due for Spring term by 4 p.m. |
2025-2026 Academic Dates
Fall 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 25 - 29 | International Student Orientation Week |
| September 1 | LABOUR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| September 2 | First day of classes for all students |
| September 8 | International Withdrawal Deadline - please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges |
| September 16 | Last day for registrations, receiving timetables, and transfer credit applications for returning students. |
| October 13 | THANKSGIVING DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| October 20 - 24 | Fall Study Week |
| November 10 | Online Registration for new Winter 2026 students opens |
| November 14 | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty for most Fall post-secondary programs - W grade will be applied to the course(s) |
| November 14 | International Fee Deadline for Winter 2026 Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date Students can make payments to Lambton College through:
For more details visit the Making a Payment page on mylambton.ca. Please be aware that online banking and wire transfer may take several business days to process. Late fee charge is $100. |
| December 5 | Winter online registration closes for new students |
| December 8 - 19 | Academic Success Modules open for new Winter 2026 students |
| December 12 | Last day of classes for Fall 2025 |
| December 16 | Grades due for fall term by 4:30 p.m. |
| December 24 - January 1 | CHRISTMAS BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED |
Winter 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 5 - 9 | International Student Orientation Week |
| January 12 | First day of winter term classes |
| January 16 | International Withdrawal Deadline - please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges |
| January 23 | Last day for registrations, receiving timetables, and transfer credit applications for returning students. |
| February 16 | FAMILY DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| March 2 - 6 | Winter Study Week |
| March 9 | Online registration for new Spring 2026 students opens |
| March 27 | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s) |
| March 27 | International Fee Deadline for Spring 2026 Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date Students can make payments to Lambton College through:
For more details visit the Making a Payment page on mylambton.ca. Please be aware that online banking and wire transfer may take several business days to process. Late fee charge is $100. |
| April 3 | Spring online registration closes for new students |
| April 3 | GOOD FRIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| April 6 | Easter Monday - College is Open |
| April 6 - 17 | Academic Success Modules remain open for new Spring 2026 students |
| April 25 | Last day of classes for Winter 2026 |
| April 28 | Grades are due for winter term by 4 p.m. |
Spring 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 27 - May 1 | International Student Orientation Week |
| May 4 | First day of spring term classes |
| May 8 | International Withdrawal Deadline - Please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges |
| May 15 | Last day for registrations, receiving timetables, and transfer credit applications for returning students |
| May 18 | VICTORIA DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| June 17 | Convocation |
| June 22 - 26 | Spring Study Week |
| July 1 | CANADA DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| July 6 | Online Registration for new Fall 2026 students opens |
| July 10 | International Fees Due Date for Fall 2026 |
| July 17 | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s) |
| July 31 | Fall online registration closes for new students |
| August 3 | CIVIC HOLIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED |
| August 3 - 14 | Academic Success Modules remain open for new Fall 2026 students |
| August 15 | Last day of classes for Spring 2026 |
| August 18 | Grades are due for Spring term by 4 p.m. |