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Semester Dates and Deadlines
Our Academic and Planning Calendar assists students with future planning, noting semester start and end dates; significant academic dates, including fall, winter and spring breaks; some key events; and holiday closures.
Ensure you check the important dates calendar for the current semester.
September 1 | Transfer credit application deadline |
September 2 | Labour Day – COLLEGE CLOSED |
September 3 | Start Date – 14 Week Fall semester* |
September 3 | Classes begin for most programs |
September 10 | Course Change Deadline for most programs |
September 10 | Last date to register |
September 10 | PLAR application deadline |
September 17 | Withdrawal with partial refund deadline |
September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – COLLEGE CLOSED |
October 14 | Thanksgiving – COLLEGE CLOSED |
October 21– 25 (Inclusive) | Engagement Week (Reading Week)** |
October 25 | Application for Readmit/Transfer Deadline (Winter 2024) |
November 8 | Withdrawal without academic penalty deadline |
November 11 | Application to Graduate Deadline |
December 13 | End Date – 14 Week Fall semester** |
December 18 | Fall 2023 Grades Deadline |
December 24 | College closes at noon |
December 25 – January 1 inclusive | Winter Break – COLLEGE CLOSED |
January 4 | Transfer Credit Deadline |
College Events

There are many College events throughout the year that you can participate in and engage with the college community. Check the College Events Calendar to see how you can get involved!
Save the date:
March 2025 – Fitness and Health Promotion Fitness Symposium – Second year students lead a fitness conference/symposium for first year students and other members of the Centennial community. This is a wonderful event that elevates the energy in our program and facilitates stronger relationships between students in both first and second year cohorts.