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Scholarship/Payment schedules

Scholarship funding (graduate, entrance, research, department, external, tuition, tri-agency)

Fall term 2025

Winter term 2026

Spring term 2026

September 9  January 13 TBD

Note: Scholarship monies will be paid within 3 to 5 days of these dates.

All scholarship monies will be paid to you directly via e-transfer, in ONE lump sum per term. You are responsible for paying your tuition and fees. If you have an outstanding balance from a previous term, your e-transfer may be held.

Teaching assistant/research assistant in lieu of a TA pay schedule

Fall term 2025

Winter term 2026

Spring term 2026

September 19 May 15
October 3 January 23 May 29
October 17 February 6 June 12
October 31 February 20 June 26
November 14 March 6 July 10
November 28 March 20 July 24
December 12 April 2 August 7
April 17 August 21