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Academic calendar and deadlines
Academic calendar and deadlines
The dates posted on the calendars can be different for students in the MBA program. If you are studying in this program, the MBA Office will inform you of the exact dates by email.
Fall 2026
| Classes begin | August 22 |
| End of the term | December 17 |
Course enrollment
The deadlines provided below are for reference only. Check HEC en ligne to find out the deadlines for each course. |
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| Availability of schedules | Starting May 19 |
| Course cart available | Starting May 27 |
| Official enrollment period | Between June 10 and 22 |
| Deadline to add a course | Generally September 4 |
| Deadline to change a course or a section Change fees apply starting June 23 |
Generally September 4 |
| Deadline to cancel a course (with refund) Change fees apply starting June 23 |
Generally September 4 |
| Deadline to drop a course (without refund) Course drop after the deadline will result in a failing grade |
Generally November 12 |
Submitting documents (immigration and legal status in Canada)
| Deadline for BBA with preparatory year | August 24 |
| Deadline for other programs | September 4 |
Tuition payment
| Invoices available on HEC en ligne | Starting August 3 |
| Deadline for final payment | September 10 |
Holidays and reading week
| Labour Day | September 5 to 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 |
| Provincial elections | October 5 |
| Thanksgiving | October 12 |
| Reading week – All programs except BBA and MBA | October 16 to 22 |
| Reading week – BBA | October 23 to 29 |
Examination and results
| Mid-term examination – BBA | October 16 to 22 |
| Mid-term examination – All programs except BBA and MBA | October 23 to 29 |
| Final examination | December 4 to 17 |
| Posting of results on HEC en ligne | 15 working days after the exam |
| Consulting a copy of the exam | January 18 to 29 (2027) |
| Deadline to apply for reviewing of a final examination | January 30 (2027) |
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Winter 2027
Winter 2027
| Classes begin | January 7 |
| End of the term | April 30 |
Course enrollment
The deadlines provided below are for reference only. Check HEC en ligne to find out the deadlines for each course. |
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| Course cart available | Starting October 21 (2026) |
| Official enrollment period | Between November 4 to 16 (2026) |
| Deadline to add a course | Generally January 20 |
| Deadline to change a course or a section Change fees apply starting November 17 2026 |
Generally January 20 |
| Deadline to cancel a course (with refund) Change fees apply starting November 17 2026 |
Generally January 20 |
| Deadline to drop a course (without refund) Course drop after the deadline will result in a failing grade |
Generally March 24 |
Submitting documents for legal status in Canada
| Deadline for the CAQ | September 30 (2026) |
| Deadline for the study permit and passport | January 13 |
| Deadline for other documents (e.g., proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence) |
January 20 |
Tuition payment
| Invoices available on HEC en ligne | Starting December 7 (2026) |
| Deadline for final payment | January 21 |
Holidays and reading week
| Easter break | March 26 to 29 |
| Reading week – All programs except BBA and MBA | February 25 to March 3 |
| Reading week – BBA | March 4 to 10 |
Examination and results
| Mid-term examination – BBA | February 25 to March 3 |
| Mid-term examination – All programs except BBA and MBA | March 4 to 10 |
| Final examination | April 19 to 30 |
| Posting of results on HEC en ligne | 15 working days after the exam |
| Consulting a copy of the exam | May 25 to June 4 |
| Deadline to apply for reviewing of a final examination | June 5 |
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Summer 2027
Summer 2027
| Classes begin | May 3 |
| End of the term | July 4 or August 27 |
Course enrollment
The deadlines provided below are for reference only. Check HEC en ligne to find out the deadlines for each course. |
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| Course cart available | Starting February 22 |
| Official enrollment period | Between March 1 and 10 |
| Deadline to add a course | Generally May 8 |
| Deadline to change a course or a section Change fees apply starting March 11 |
Generally May 8 |
| Deadline to cancel a course (with refund) Change fees apply starting March 11 |
Generally May 8 |
| Deadline to drop a course (without refund) Course drop after the deadline will result in a failing grade |
Generally June 10 |
Submitting documents for legal status in Canada
| Deadline for CAQ, study permit and passport | May 1 |
| Deadline for other documents (e.g., proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence) |
May 8 |
Tuition payment
| Invoices available on HEC en ligne | Starting March 29 |
| Deadline for final payment | May 13 |
Holidays and reading week
| National Patriots Day | May 24 |
| Québec’s National Holiday | June 24 |
| Canada Day | July 1 |
Examination and results
| Mid-term examination | May 28 to June 3 |
| Final examination | June 22 to July 4 |
| Posting of results on HEC en ligne | 15 working days after the exam |
| Consulting a copy of the exam | July 19 to 21 July 26 to 28 |
| Deadline to apply for reviewing of a final examination | July 29 |
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