Important dates
In addition to the important term dates below, incoming and current students should download the Academic Schedule from the Student Portal for the full list of important dates, holidays, and deadlines by term. For course-specific dates and deadlines, refer to your Course Outlines.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all important dates and deadlines throughout their studies.
January 2026 Winter Term
Orientation
January 8, 2026
Classes start
January 12, 2026
Withdrawal date (no financial penalty)*
February 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Term ends
April 24, 2026
May 2026 Summer Term
Orientation
May 1, 2026
Classes start
May 4, 2026
Withdrawal date (no financial penalty)*
May 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Term ends
August 14, 2026
September 2026 Fall Term
Orientation
August 27, 2026
Classes start
August 31, 2026
Withdrawal date (no financial penalty)*
September 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Term ends
December 11, 2026
January 2027 Winter Term
Orientation
January 7, 2027
Term ends
April 23, 2027
May 2027 Summer Term
Orientation
May 6, 2027
Term ends
August 20, 2027
Dates are subject to change. In case of a discrepancy, the Academic Schedule in the Student Portal will take precedence.
*The Withdrawal date (no financial penalty) is an enrolment option that enables students at 100% course load to withdraw from an academic course after the Registration Revision Period without financial penalty. Should a student wish to withdraw from ICM, we will honour the Fee Refund Policy.