Nanaimo Campus

Dates and Deadlines

  • Dates may vary for graduate programs, International students, and activities at regional campuses.
  • For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.
  • For graduate program start dates, end dates, and other deadlines please consult the specific program page in the Calendar or the individual program's web page.

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Academic Programs 2019

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Note: Dates may vary for Regional Campuses and for International Students.

August 2019
1ThursdayRecommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Fall semester classes.
5MondayBC Day; University closed.
September 2019
2MondayLabour Day; University closed.
3TuesdayFirst day of classes for Fall Semester.
10TuesdayLast day of active wait–list for Fall Semester courses. After this date courses may only be added in person using the Request For Late Course Registration form.
16MondayLast day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all courses will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00.
17TuesdayFall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
October 2019
1TuesdayAny remaining Fall Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
1TuesdayFirst day to submit applications for academic programs beginning September 2020.
11FridayLast day to apply for Student Aid BC funding (student loan) for students attending Fall Semester only.
14MondayThanksgiving Day; University closed.
28MondayLast day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a Fall Semester course, or program, or to change from credit to audit (or vice–versa) in academic programs.
31ThursdayLast day for overdue Fall Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Fall Semester courses.
31ThursdayDeadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
November 2019
11MondayRemembrance Day; University closed.
11-15Mon-FriFall Semester Study Days for academic programs.
30SaturdayRecommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Spring Semester classes.
December 2019
6FridayLast day of classes for Fall Semester.
9MondayFirst day of final examinations.
18WednesdayLast day of final examinations.
27FridayFinal Fall Semester grades due.
25-Jan 1Wed-WedChristmas/New Year break.

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Academic Programs 2020

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Note: Dates may vary for Regional Campuses and for International Students.

January 2020
6MondayFirst day of classes for Spring Semester.
13MondayLast day of active wait–list for Spring Semester courses. After this date, courses may only be added in person using the Request for Late Course Registration form.
17FridayLast day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all courses will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00.
20MondaySpring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
30 & 31Thurs & FriGraduation convocation ceremonies.
February 2020
3MondayAny remaining Spring Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late payment fee.
13ThursdayLast day to apply for Student Aid BC funding (student loan) for students with April end date for the current academic year.
17MondayFamily Day; University closed.
24-28Mon-FriSpring Semester Study Days for academic programs.
28FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a Spring Semester course or program or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa) in academic - programs.
28FridayLast day for overdue fees Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Spring Semester courses.
28FridayRecommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Summer semester classes.
March 2020
27FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from full-year courses.
31TuesdayDeadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
April 2020
9ThursdayLast day of classes for Spring Semester.
10 & 13Fri & MonGood Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
15WednesdayFirst day of final examinations.
24FridayLast day of final examinations.
May 2020
1FridayFinal Spring Semester grades due.
4MondayFirst day of classes for the May 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
5TuesdayLast day of active waitlist for May term courses.
5TuesdayLast day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all May term courses on or before this date will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00
6WednesdayTuition fees for Summer Session classes starting in May are due and calculated based on enrolment as of this date.
7ThursdayAny remaining Summer Session fees unpaid for classes starting in May will be assessed a 10% late fee.
8FridayLast day of active waitlist for 14-week Summer Session classes.
18MondayVictoria Day; University closed.
June 2020
1-3Mon-WedGraduation convocation ceremonies.
12 FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a May Summer Session term course or program in academic programs, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
19FridayLast day of classes for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
19FridayGraduation convocation ceremonies. 
22MondayFirst day of classes for June 7-week term of Summer Session.
23TuesdayLast day of active wait–list for June term courses.
23TuesdayLast day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all June term courses on or before this date will be assessed the minimum Semester fee of $200.00.
24WednesdayTuition fees for June term classes are due and calculated based on enrolment as of this date.
25ThursdayAny remaining June term fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
26FridayFinal grades due for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
30TuesdayRecommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Fall Semester classes.
July 2020
1WednesdayCanada Day; University closed.
24FridayLast day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from 14–week Summer Session courses, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
31FridayLast day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a June Summer Session term course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
August 2020
3MondayBC Day; University closed.
7FridayLast day of classes for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
14FridayFinal grades due for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.

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