Academic Year 2023/24 - All

2023/24 Academic Year begins.

Applications open for November Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Winter Session.

Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

First day of classes.

Start of Winter Session Term 1.

Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University awards and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) should check with the College of Graduate Studies for internal student deadlines.

Tuition fees due. Last day for payment of first instalment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Last day for undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November. Completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November must be completed by October 30. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries.

The UBC Winter Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 15, 2023 closes at midnight. For more information, see the UBC Bursary Program.

Term 1 courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Meeting of the Senate.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Statutory holiday in lieu of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in November. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

Meeting of the Senate.

Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the November Degree Conferral date.

Applications open for February Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Term 1 courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Remembrance Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Statutory holiday in lieu of Remembrance Day. University closed.

Winter Session Term 1 midterm break (November 13 to 17). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.

Meeting of the Senate.

Full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Application deadline for Canadian direct-entry high school students wishing to be considered for a First Round Offer of Admission.

Application deadline for the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award.

Application deadline for the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program.

Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as or if requested in the online application. The information that Canadian applicants submit in their Personal Profile when applying to UBC will be used for admissions and for Presidential Scholars Award consideration.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for December examinations.

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 10 to 21 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.

Go Global: Application deadline for summer and term-based Exchange. (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline). Summer, Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split-year exchange.

Meeting of the Senate.

Applications open for May Degree Conferral (undergraduate students). Undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in June. Completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in June must be completed by April 30. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

The Winter Term 2 Only UBC Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre from December 15, 2023 until January 15, 2024 closing at midnight. For more information, see the UBC Bursary Program.

Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close at 12 noon for the holiday break and all residents are required to vacate prior to this time. Residences will reopen on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Term 1–only residents.

Christmas Day. University closed.

Boxing Day. University closed.

Reduced services in most departments until January 2, 2024.

Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.

New Year's Day. University closed.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences reopen at noon to new and returning students.

Start of Winter Session Term 2.

Winter Orientation - the official welcome for students joining UBC's Okanagan campus in January.

Tuition fees due. Last day for payment of second instalment of fees for registration and course changes made before December 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of degree program or a change of campus for the 2024 Winter Session.

Deadline for students to apply for admission for the 2024 Summer Session.

Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2024 Summer Session. Note: not all degree programs accept applications to the Summer Session.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in February. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre

The Winter Term 2 Only UBC Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre from December 15, 2023 until January 15, 2024 closes at midnight. For more information, see the UBC Bursary Program.

Applications open for May Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 2 courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Go Global: Summer program deadline for select experiences. Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.

Meeting of the Senate.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the February Degree Conferral date.

Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Family Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Winter Session Term 2 midterm break begins (February 19 to 23 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.

Last day for undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in June. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.

Meeting of the Senate.

Term 2 courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Meeting of the Senate.

Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for April examinations.

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 15 to 26 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

Last day for graduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to have their degree conferred in May. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.

Meeting of the Senate.

Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing & Community Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate prior to 12 noon.

2023/24 Winter Session ends.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the May Degree Conferral date.

Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.

Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in June.

Last day for sponsored students to submit applications to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 (May to August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their tuition fees by the payment due dates to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

Applications open for undergraduate students expecting to graduate in the fall.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2024 Winter Session Residence application deadline for first year guarantee (must accept academically by June 1). To confirm you meet the first year guarantee criteria please visit Student Housing and Hospitality.

The UBC Summary Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre between May 1 and June 1, 2024 closing at midnight. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Exchange. Term 2 and split-year opportunities only. Limited partner institutions available, please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students at 12 noon.

Start of Summer Session Term 1. First day of classes for term running from May 13 to June 20 (exams June 24 to 28). For important deadlines such as the last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

Summer Session Term 1: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Meeting of the Senate.

Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Victoria Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Applications open for September Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2024 Winter Session deadline to accept academically to be considered as first year guarantee for Student Housing (must have applied to housing by May 1st). To confirm you meet the first year guarantee criteria please visit our Student Housing and Hospitality.

The UBC Summary Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre between May 1 and June 1, 2024 closes at midnight. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 1.

UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 2.

Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 1 courses.

Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.

Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 24 to 28 inclusive).

End of Summer Session Term 1.

Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Last day of Summer Session Residence Contract for Term 1–only residents; residents are required to vacate prior to 12 noon.

Canada Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Summer Session Term 2-only residents move-in.

Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 2 to August 9 (exams August 13 to 17). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Last day for applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in November. 

Last day for undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in the fall. Completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in the fall must be completed by August 23. 

Students who are planning to apply for the Winter Session General Bursary should apply for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is recommended that students apply for loans as early as possible in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

Summer Session Term 2: Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

BC Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 2.

Summer Session Term 2: Last day of classes for most faculties.

Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 12 to 16 inclusive).

Application for the Winter General Bursary becomes available on the Student Service Centre and is available until September 15.

Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries open.

The UBC Winter Bursary application, available to students online via the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 16, 2024 closing at midnight. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

End of Summer Session Term 2.

Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close for Summer Session students at 12 noon.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the September Degree Conferral date.

New Undergraduate Student Early Orientation (Jump Start) August 30 to September 3.

2023/24 Academic Year ends

Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) tuition fees.