Dates and deadlines
For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.
Upgrading and preparatory programs 2025
Note: Dates may vary for regional campuses and for international students.
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 4 | Monday | BC Day; University closed. | |
| September 1 | Monday | Labour Day; University closed. | |
| September 8 | Monday | First day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory Fall Semester. | |
| September 19 | Friday | Last day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to pay fees. | |
| September 22 | Monday | First day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program. | |
| September 22 | Monday | Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. | |
| September 23 | Tuesday | Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. | |
| September 30 | Tuesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed. | |
| October 13 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day; University closed. | |
| October 30 | Thursday | Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile. | |
| November 1 | Saturday | Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee. | |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Remembrance Day; University closed. | |
| November 14 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Fall courses. | |
| December 5 | Friday | Last day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. | |
| December 5 | Friday | Last day of Fall classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. | |
| December 25-January 1 | Thursday-Thursday | Seasonal holiday closure; University closed. | |
Upgrading and preparatory programs 2026
Note: Dates may vary for regional campuses and for international students.
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day; University closed. |
| January 5 | Monday | First day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses and Workplace and Essential Skills programs. |
| January 16 | Friday | Last day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to pay for it. |
| January 19 | Monday | Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. |
| January 20 | Tuesday | Any remaining Spring Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. |
| February 16 | Monday | Family Day; University closed. |
| March 1 | Sunday | Any unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee. |
| March 13 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Spring courses. |
| March 20 | Friday | Last day of Spring classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| March 30 | Monday | Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile. |
| April 2 | Thursday | Last day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| April 2 | Thursday | Last day for overdue Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future course enrolments. |
| April 3-6 | Friday-Monday | Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed. |
| April 7 | Tuesday | First day of Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| April 20 | Tuesday | First day of Intersession classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| May 1 | Friday | Last day to drop an Intersession course for Upgrading and Preparatory without having to pay fees. |
| May 4 | Monday | Intersession fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Any unpaid Intersession fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. |
| May 18 | Monday | Victoria Day; University closed. |
| June 8-12 | Monday-Friday | Graduation Convocation Ceremonies. |
| June 12 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Intersession courses. |
| June 19 | Friday | Last day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| June 26 | Friday | Last day of classes for any Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| June 26 | Friday | Last day for overdue Intersession fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future enrolments. |