Nanaimo Campus

Upgrading and preparatory programs 2024-2025

Dates and deadlines

For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.

Upgrading and preparatory programs 2024

Note: Dates may vary for regional campuses and for international students. 

DateDayDescription
August 5MondayBC Day; University closed.
September 2MondayLabour Day; University closed.
September 3TuesdayFirst day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory Fall Semester.
September 16MondayLast day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to pay fees.
September 16MondayFirst day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program.
September 17TuesdayFall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
September 18WednesdayAny remaining Fall Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.
September 30MondayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.
October 14MondayThanksgiving Day; University closed.
October 30WednesdayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
November 1FridayAny unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee.
November 8FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Fall courses.
November 11MondayRemembrance Day; University closed.
November 29FridayLast day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses.
November 29FridayLast day of Fall classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program.
November 29 FridayLast day for overdue Fall Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future course enrolments.
December 23-January 1Monday-WednesdaySeasonal holiday closure; University closed.

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Upgrading and preparatory programs 2025

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

DateDayDescription
January 1WednesdayNew Year’s Day; University closed.
January 6MondayFirst day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses and Workplace and Essential Skills programs.
January 17FridayLast day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to pay fees.  
January 20MondaySpring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
January 21TuesdayAny remaining Spring Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.
February 17MondayFamily Day; University closed.
March 1SaturdayAny unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee.
March 14FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Spring courses.
March 21FridayLast day of Spring classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program.
March 21FridayLast day for overdue Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future course enrolments.
30SundayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
April 4FridayLast day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. 
April 4FridayLast day for overdue Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future course enrolments.
April 7MondayFirst day of Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. 
April 18-21Friday-MondayGood Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
April 22TuesdayFirst day of Intersession classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses.
May 2FridayLast day to drop an Intersession course for Upgrading and Preparatory without having to pay fees.
May 3SaturdayIntersession fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
May 19MondayVictoria Day; University closed.
June 9-13Monday-FridayGraduation Convocation Ceremonies.
June 13FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Intersession courses.
June 20FridayLast day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program.
June 20FridayLast day for overdue Intersession Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future enrolments.
June 27FridayLast day of classes for any Upgrading and Preparatory courses.
June 27FridayLast day for overdue Intersession upgrading and Preparatory fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future enrolments.

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