Religious Accommodation Deadlines and Resources

Laurier is committed to respecting the religious beliefs and practices of all members of the university community. 

Coursework, Tests, Midterms and Labs

Requests for religious accommodations for coursework, tests, midterms and labs during the winter 2026 term must be submitted by the following deadlines:

• Full-term courses: Within the first 14 days of the term, no later than Jan. 19.
• Six-week courses: Within the first seven days of the term, no later than Jan. 12.

Please submit your requests through the Student Request for Accommodation for Religious Observances form (undergraduate students) or the Request for Religious Accommodation or Extension to Complete Coursework form (graduate students).

Final Exams

Requests for religious accommodations during the winter 2026 final exam periods can be submitted up to seven days before the final day of classes for undergraduate students and 14 days before the last day of classes for graduate students.

Undergraduate students

Requests are submitted through the Student Request for Accommodation for Religious Observances form no later than March 30.

Graduate students

Requests are submitted through the Request for Religious Accommodation or Extension to Complete Coursework form no later than March 30.

Next Steps

Submitting your request before the deadline ensures that your accommodation will be considered. If granted, you will not be charged a deferred exam fee. Your deferred exam will be written on a designated slip day. The faculty petitions committee will communicate this information to you.

Additional information about religious accommodations at Laurier can be found on the student website.