International - Ottawa

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:

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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:

2023-2024 Academic Dates

Spring 2024

International Ottawa Dates - Spring 2024
DateDescription
April 8 - 19

Academic Success Modules open for new students beginning in the Spring term

April 29
First day co-op students could start co-op.
April 29 - May 3

International Student Orientation Week

May 6
First day of Spring classes.
May 17

International Withdrawal Deadline

Last day for registration, timetable changes, and transfer credit applications.

Last day for payments for returning students.

Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy

May 20
Victoria Day - College Closed
June 24 - 28

Spring Break Week - for full term courses

July 1Canada Day - College Closed
July 15
Fall online registration opens for new students.
July 19
Academic withdrawal deadline - last day to withdraw without academic penalty
August 5
Civic Holiday - College Closed
August 9

International Fees Deadline for Fall term

Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date

Students can make payments to Lambton College through:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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.

Fall online registration closes for new students

August 12 - 23Academic Success Modules open for new students beginning in the Fall term
August 17
Last day of classes for Spring term - full term courses
August 20
Grades are due for Spring term by 4 p.m. - for full term courses

 

2024-2025 Academic Dates

Fall 2024

International Ottawa - Fall 2024
DateDescription
August 26 - 30

International Student Orientation Week

September 2
LABOUR DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
September 3
First day of classes for all students.
September 9

International Withdrawal Deadline - please Review our Refund & Withdrawal Policy for administrative charges

September 17

Last day for registrations, timetable changes, and transfer credit applications for returning students.

October 14
THANKSGIVING - COLLEGE CLOSED
October 21 - 25

Fall Study Week

November 11
Online Registration for new Winter 2025 students opens
November 15
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty for most Fall post-secondary courses - W grade will be applied to the course(s)
November 15

International Fee Deadline for Winter 2025

Returning student fees must be received into the Lambton College account by this date

Students can make payments to Lambton College through:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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 6
Winter online registration closes for new students
December 9 - 20
Academic Success Modules open for new Winter 2025 students
December 14Last day of classes for Fall 2024
December 17Grades due for fall term by 4 p.m.
December 24 - January 1CHRISTMAS BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED

Winter 2025

International Ottawa Dates - Winter 2025
DateDescription
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 10

Online registration for new Spring 2025 students opens

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:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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 4Spring online registration closes for new students
April 7 - 18
Academic Success Modules open for new students beginning in the Spring 2025
April 18
GOOD FRIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
April 19Last day of classes for Winter 2025
April 21

Easter Monday - College is Open

April 22Grades are due for winter term by 4 p.m.

 

Spring 2025

International Ottawa Dates - Spring 2025
DateDescription
April 28 - May 2

International Student Orientation Week

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 18

Convocation

June 23 - 27

Spring Study Week

July 1CANADA 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:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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 18Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s)
August 1Fall online registration closes for new students
August 4CIVIC HOLIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
August 5 - 15Academic 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

International Ottawa - Fall 2025
DateDescription
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:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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 12Last day of classes for Fall 2025
December 16Grades due for fall term by 4:30 p.m.
December 24 - January 1CHRISTMAS BREAK - COLLEGE CLOSED

 

Winter 2026

International Ottawa Dates - Winter 2026
DateDescription
January 5 - 9

International Student Orientation Week

January 12First 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:

  • Online Banking
  • Convera or Flywire (wire transfer)
  • Interac Online via mylambton.ca

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 3Spring 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 25Last day of classes for Winter 2026
April 28Grades are due for winter term by 4 p.m.

Spring 2026

International Ottawa Dates - Spring 2026
DateDescription
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 1CANADA DAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
July 6
Online Registration for new Fall 2026 students opens
July 10
International Fees Due Date for Fall 2026

July 17Last day to withdraw without academic penalty - W grade will be applied to the course(s)
July 31Fall online registration closes for new students
August 3CIVIC HOLIDAY - COLLEGE CLOSED
August 3 - 14Academic 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.