Important Dates and Events at Conestoga College

Conestoga College publishes its key dates and events on its homepage, covering open houses, information sessions, holidays, convocation, and student success weeks. The current listing shows Fall Open House on November 7, 2026, at various campuses and locations, with registration available. Below is a breakdown of what is currently posted, organized by type.

Open Houses and Information Sessions

These events help prospective students explore programs and ask questions before applying.

Registration is promoted for the Fall Open House. The CICE and Better Jobs Ontario sessions are listed as virtual events, which means you attend online rather than travelling to a campus.

Holidays and No-Class Days

The college distinguishes between days when classes are cancelled and days when the entire college is closed.

• October 12 — Thanksgiving Day: no classes, and the college is closed.
• October 12 — No classes: listed separately as an announcement, reinforcing that no classes run that day.

If you are planning travel, appointments, or study time, note that a "no classes" day does not always mean the campus is closed — but on Thanksgiving Day, both apply.

Academic and Student Life Periods

• October 26–28 — Convocation: the ceremony period for graduating students.
• October 26–31 — Student Success Week: applies to most programs, giving students a dedicated window for academic support and catch-up.

Because Student Success Week is described as applying to "most programs," check your specific program's schedule if you are unsure whether it affects you.

Campus and Community Events

Two hands-on events appear in the current listing:

• October 14 — World Cuisine: Middle Eastern, at the Waterloo campus.
• October 17 — WOWW (Women Only Welding Workshop), at the Cambridge – Fountain Street campus.

These are examples of the college's broader event calendar, which mixes social, cultural, and skills-based activities across different campuses.

How to Use This Information

1. Identify your category — prospective student, current student, or graduate. Open houses and information sessions matter most before you apply; convocation and success week matter once you are enrolled or finishing.
2. Confirm the location — some events are virtual, some are at a named campus, and some span multiple locations. The listing states which applies.
3. Check for program-specific exceptions — dates like Student Success Week are marked "for most programs," so verify against your own program information.
4. Register where required — the Fall Open House explicitly prompts registration; information sessions may also require sign-up.

Common Questions

Is the college open on no-class days? Not necessarily. October 12 is both a no-class day and a full closure. Treat the two labels separately.

Do these dates apply to all students? Convocation and Student Success Week are tied to specific groups or "most programs," so they are not universal. Always cross-check with your program or campus.

Where do new dates appear? The homepage sections for News, Announcements, Events, and Important Dates are where updates are posted, so those are the areas to revisit as the term progresses.