Academic Life
Semesters
The academic year is divided into three periods called semesters:
- Fall semester – September to December.
- Winter semester – January to April.
- Spring/summer semester – May to August.
- The spring/summer semester includes course offerings that are six-weeks in length (May/June and July/August) or the full 12-weeks.
Courses
- For each course registered, you will receive a Course Outline in your student learning account (Canvas).
- Course descriptions are available in the Academic Calendar.
Important dates and deadlines
Your academic year at Ontario Tech University follows a schedule of important dates. Please check the Important dates and deadlines website to be aware of all deadlines including fee payments and course add/drop dates.
Faculty