Science Student Roadmap

September 4

• Fall Term Classes Begin

September 12

• Last day to add a full year (1.0) course credit and/or a first-term half (0.5) course credit
  • Add/Drop (Course Change)
  • Register in Courses

September 30

• In-Course Scholarships & Awards: Once you've completed a full year at Western, you could be eligible for a wide range of scholarships and awards, most of which do not require an application. These scholarships and awards are allocated based on your academic performance in the previous year. Decisions are usually made and announced by October/November.
  In addition, there are some scholarships and awards that do require an application to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by September 30 each year. Details and application forms can be found on Student Financial Services' website under In-Course Scholarships & Awards.
  • In-Course Scholarship & Awards
• Need-Based Awards or Bursaries: Another set of these scholarships and awards is based on need, as well as academic performance. To be eligible for these scholarships and awards, please follow the instructions found on Student Financial Services' website under Need-Based Awards or Bursaries. Again, note that the deadline to apply is also September 30 each year.
  • Need-Based Awards or Bursaries
  • Awards & Scholarships
• National Day For Truth and Reconciliation
  • National Day For Truth and Reconciliation Policy

November

November 3-7: Fall Reading Week

December 1

• Last day to withdraw from a first-term half (0.5) or full (1.0) course resulting in a grade of ‘WDN’ (withdrawn, without academic penalty). Course withdrawals after this date will appear on a transcript with a grade of ‘F.’
  • Add/Drop (Course Change)
  • Register in Fall/Winter Courses

December 9

• Fall Term Classes End
  • Sessional Dates

December 10

• Study Days
  • Exam Schedule
  • Learning Development and Success
  • Wellness and Well-being
  • Technology Support
  • Western Libraries

December 11 - 22

• Mid-year Examination Period
  • Examinations

January 5

• 2026 Winter Term Begins

January 13

• Last day to add a second-term half (0.5) course credits
  • Add/Drop (Course Change)
  • Register in Fall/Winter Courses

January 15

• Deadline to declare a Discovery Credit for a Fall (first-term) course.
  • Discovery Credits

January 31

• Deadline to apply for relief against a final grade in a Fall/Winter first-term course.

February 5

• Undergraduate Summer Term Timetable Published
  • Register in Summer Courses

February 14 - 22

• Spring Reading Week
  • Sessional Dates

February 26 - April 2

• Intent To Register
  • Grades, Progression and Graduation
  • Intent to Register

March 30

• Last day to withdraw from a second-term half (0.5) course resulting in a grade of ‘WDN’ (withdrawn, without academic penalty). Course withdrawals after this date will appear on a transcript with a grade of ‘F.’
  • Register in Fall/Winter Courses

April 9

• Winter Term Classes End
  • Sessional Dates

April 10 & 11

• Study Days
  • Exam Schedule
  • Learning Development and Success
  • Wellness and Well-being
  • Technology Support
  • Western Libraries

April 12 - 30

• Final Exam Period
  • Examinations