Important Dates
An ÉTS academic year spans 12 months, split into 3 regular semesters of 4 months (15 weeks) each:
- Fall semester: September to December
- Winter semester: January to April
- Summer semester: May to August
Important dates on the academic calendar apply to the entire student community, regardless of your level of study:
Important dates on the academic calendar
From May 4 to August 15, 2026
Deadline to submit a request for admission or change of program
- April 1st, 2026 (excluding the Bachelor programs)
- December 1st, 2025 for international students
Registration period
- New students: February 20 to April 11, 2026
- Returning students: Fébruary 23 (8:00 am) to March 10, 2026
Start of application of the financial penalty for late registration
- Returning students: March 11, 2026
Payment of tuition fees
- Deadline for payment: June 12, 2026
ASEQ insurance coverage change deadline
- S.O.
Start of classes
- May 4, 2026
Course changes - with refund
- All students: May 4 to May 17, 2026
- New students admitted to Bachelor programs only: May 18 to May 31, 2026
Take Note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Course changes - without refund
- All students: June 1st to July 13, 2026
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Student break
- No day off
Holidays
- May 18, 2026 - National Patriots' Day
- June 24, 2026 - National Holiday of Québec
- July 1st, 2026 - Canada Day
Change of schedule
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Wednesday schedule, resume of National Holiday of Québec
End of classes
- August 5, 2026
Final Exams
- August 6 to August 15, 2026
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
End of the session
- August 15, 2026
Deadline to submit a request for a grade review
- 10 working days after publication of the final grade
From August 31 to December 18, 2026
Deadline to submit a request for admission or change of program
- August 1st, 2026
- March 1st, 2026 for international students
Registration period
- New students: February 16 to August 14, 2026
- Returning students: June 1st (8:00 am) to June 16, 2026
Start of application of the financial penalty for late registration
- Returning students: June 17, 2026
Payment of tuition fees
- Deadline for payment: October 9, 2026
ASEQ insurance coverage change deadline
- September 30, 2026
Start of classes
- August 31, 2026
Course changes - with refund
- All students: August 24 to September 13, 2026
- New students admitted to Bachelor programs only: September 14 to 27, 2026
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Course changes - without refund
- All students: September 28 to November 9, 2026
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Student break
- September 10, 2026 (student activities)
- October 5, 2026 (Provincial elections)
- October 9, 10 and 13, 2026
Holidays
- September 7, 2026 - Labor Day
- October 12, 2026 - Thanksgiving
Change of schedule
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Monday schedule, resume of Thanksgiving break
End of classes
- December 7, 2026
Final Exams
- December 8 to 18, 2026
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
End of the session
- December 18, 2026
Deadline to submit a request for a grade review
- 10 working days after publication of the final grade
From May 3 to August 18, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for admission or change of program
- April 1st, 2027 (excluding the Bachelor programs)
- December 1st, 2026 for international students
Registration period
- New students: February 19 to April 10, 2027
- Returning students: Fébruary 22 (8:00 am) to March 9, 2027
Start of application of the financial penalty for late registration
- Returning students: March 10, 2027
Payment of tuition fees
- Deadline for payment: June 11, 2027
ASEQ insurance coverage change deadline
- S.O.
Start of classes
- May 3, 2027
Course changes - with refund
- All students: May 3 to May 16, 2027
- New students admitted to Bachelor programs only: May 17 to May 30, 2027
Take Note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Course changes - without refund
- All students: May 31 to July 12, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Student break
- June 25, 2027
- July 2, 2027
Holidays
- May 24, 2027 - National Patriots' Day
- June 24, 2027 - National Holiday of Québec
- July 1st, 2027 - Canada Day
Change of schedule
- Tuesday, June 29, 2027 - Thursday schedule, resume of Canada Day
- Wednesday, June 30, 2027 - Friday schedule
End of classes
- August 6, 2027
Final Exams
- August 9 to August 18, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
End of the session
- August 18, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for a grade review
- 10 working days after publication of the final grade
From January 5 to April 27, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for admission or change of program
- December 1st, 2026
- July 1st, 2026 for international students
Registration period
- New students: October 23 to December 11, 2026
- Returning students: October 26 (8:00 am) to November 10, 2026
Start of application of the financial penalty for late registration
- Returning students: November 11, 2026
Payment of tuition fees
- All students: February 12, 2027
ASEQ insurance coverage change deadline
- January 31, 2027 (new students)
Start of classes
- January 5, 2027
Course changes - with refund
- All students: January 5 to 18, 2027
- New students admitted to Bachelor programs only: January 19, to February 1st, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Course changes - without refund
- All students: February 2 to March 16, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Student break
- March 1st to 7, 2027
Holidays
- March 26 to 29, 2027 - Easter break
Change of schedule
- Wednesday, March 24, 2027 - Friday schedule
- Thursday, March 25, 2027 - Saturday schedule
- Tuesday, March 30, 2027 - Monday schedule
End of classes
- April 15, 2027
Final Exams
- April 16 to 27, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
End of the session
- April 27, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for a grade review
- 10 working days after publication of the final grade
From September 1st to December 21, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for admission or change of program
- August 1st, 2027
- March 1st, 2027 for international students
Registration period
- New students: February 15 to August 13, 2027
- Returning students: May 31 (8:00 am) to June 15, 2027
Start of application of the financial penalty for late registration
- Returning students: June 16, 2027
Payment of tuition fees
- Deadline for payment: October 15, 2027
ASEQ insurance coverage change deadline
- September 30, 2027
Start of classes
- September 1st, 2027
Course changes - with refund
- All students: August 25 to September 14, 2027
- New students admitted to Bachelor programs only: September 15 to 28, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Course changes - without refund
- All students: September 29 to November 10, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
Student break
- September 9, 2027 (student activities)
- October 8, 9 and 12, 2027
- December 8, 2027
Holidays
- September 6, 2027 - Labor Day
- October 11, 2027 - Thanksgiving
Change of schedule
- Wednesday, September 8, 2027 - Monday schedule, resume of Labor Day
End of classes
- December 7, 2027
Final Exams
- December 9 to 21, 2027
Take note: These dates may change when the course is offered in an intensive format; check the dates listed on the course schedule.
End of the session
- December 21, 2027
Deadline to submit a request for a grade review
- 10 working days after publication of the final grade