Important Dates
SCHEDULE OF IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER, 2026
SEPTEMBER
7
Labour Day | University Holiday | no classes
8
First day of classes
11
Last day to drop course without being subjected to the prorated tuition fees (see Refund Policy below for more information)
14
Payment of Fees Due
21
Last day to add courses in the Fall Semester. Fall Semester courses that are dropped up to and including this date are not shown on the student's academic transcript. However, a notation of "W" (withdrawn, no academic penalty) will be included on the student's academic transcript after this date.
OCTOBER
12
Thanksgiving Day | University holiday | No classes
16
Last day to withdraw from Fall Semester courses with prorated refund (see Refund Policy below for more information)
TBD
Reconciliation Studies collegium
30
Last day to withdraw from Fall Semester courses without receiving an academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be included on the student's academic record. A grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply after this date.
NOVEMBER
1–7
Fall Semester Reading Week | no classes
11
Remembrance Day | University Holiday | no classes
DECEMBER
9
Last day of classes
15
Application and course registration deadline for Spring 2026 semester
14–18
Final Exam Week
19–JA 4
Christmas / New Years Break | University closed
NOTE: University offices are closed on the dates indicated as "University Holiday"
30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
18–25
Theology & Culture collegium
SPRING SEMESTER
JANUARY TO MAY, 2027
JANUARY
8
Final grades from the Fall Semester are entered into the system for students
11
First day of classes
18
Last day to drop course without being subjected to the prorated tuition fees (see Refund Policy below for more information)
18
Payment of Fees Due
29
Last day to add courses in the Spring Semester. Spring Semester courses that are dropped up to and including this date are not shown on the student's academic transcript. However, a notation of "W" (withdrawn, no academic penalty) will be included on the student's academic transcript after this date.
FEBRUARY
15
Last day to withdraw from Spring Semester courses with prorated refund (see Refund Policy below for more information)
15
Family Day | University Holiday | no classes
MARCH
1
Last day to withdraw from Spring Semester courses without receiving an academic penalty. A grade of "W" (withdrawn) will be included on the student's academic record. A grade of "WF" (withdrawn fail) will apply after this date.
1–5
Spring Semester Reading Week | no classes
26
Good Friday | University holiday | no classes
APRIL
15
Last day of classes
17–21
Final Exam Week
25
First day of Theology & Culture collegium
MAY
2
Last day of Theology & Culture collegium
12–22
Peace & Justice collegium
16
First day of classes: SSU Summer School
30
Convocation
TBD
Reconciliation Studies Learning Tour
AUGUST
7
Last day of classes: SSU Summer School
15
Application deadline for Fall 2025 semester
TBD
Ireland Study Abroad Trip
TBD
South Africa Study Abroad Trip
FINANCIAL POLICIES
THE FOLLOWING IS THE PRORATED TUITION REFUND AFTER EACH WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
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1st week of classes – 100% refund
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2nd week of classes – 80% refund
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3rd week of classes – 60% refund
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4th week of classes – 40% refund
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5th week of classes – 20% refund
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6th week of classes – 0% refund
*Student fees are non-refundable.
**Study-Travel Semesters have their own refund policies.
