Teaching Regulations and Procedures for FASS and FPA -

FPGA-FASS Teaching Regulations & Procedures

This website provides information about teaching regulations and procedures for FASS and FPGA instructors, and identifies sections of the Undergraduate Calendar and Graduate Calendar that govern course instruction.

Preparing for Winter 2026 Courses

Course outlines for winter term courses should be made available to registered students no later than December 29, 2025.
The minimal course outline template is available (updated October 21, 2025)
- *NEW* Optional statement on classroom recording by students (section 11)
- Read the Provost’s Memo re: Course Outline Information and Requirements (August 20, 2025)
- Course Outline Checklist (FGPA)
Read the Fall 2025 Examinations Memo from SES (August 20, 2025)
Read the Provost’s Memo re: Duty to Accommodate Religious and Creed-Based Observances (September 24, 2024)
Read the Provost’s Memo re: Teaching Resources and Support (August 16, 2024)

Key Dates for Winter 2026

December 29, 2025: Course outlines for winter term courses must be made available to students
January 5, 2026: Winter term classes begin
February 13, 2026: April exam schedule available online
February 16, 2026: Statutory holiday – no classes
February 16-20, 2026: Winter break – no classes
April 1, 2026: Last day for summative tests or examinations, or formative tests or examinations totaling more than 15% of the final grade.
April 8, 2026: Last day of winter term classes; last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned.
April 11-23, 2026: Final Examination period
April 23, 2026: Final take-home examinations are due.

The Academic Year (Graduate and Undergraduate Studies) schedule contains the dates prescribed by the University Senate for academic activities for each academic term.

Key Dates for Fall 2025

August 27, 2025: Course outlines for fall term courses must be made available to students
September 3, 2025: Fall term classes begin
October 10, 2025: December exam schedule available online
October 13, 2025: Statutory holiday – no classes
October 20-24, 2025: Fall break – no classes
November 21, 2025: Last day for summative tests or examinations, or formative tests or examinations totaling more than 15% of the final grade.
December 5, 2025: Last day of fall classes; last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned.
December 8-20, 2025: Final Examination period
December 20, 2025: Final take-home examinations are due.

The Academic Year (Graduate and Undergraduate Studies) schedule contains the dates prescribed by the University Senate for academic activities for each academic term.

Important Reminders

If you plan to use e-proctoring for online exams, you must indicate this on your course outline. For more information on e-proctoring, including fees, please consult the SES e-proctoring webpage.
If you plan to use Scheduling and Exam Services that have fees or incur a charge, you must obtain approval from the chair/director of your unit.