The University has approved a list of dates, which are recognized as religious or cultural holidays that require members of particular groups to be absent from the University. Please see Western’s Multicultural Calendar for a comprehensive list. Please see Senate Policy.

Review your course syllabus at the start of the term, and identify any potential conflicts with term tests and exams (on a Sabbath or Holy Day, for example) and submit an Academic Consideration Request for any elements that are valued at 10% or more. Below 10%, discuss arrangements with your professor.