Dates and deadlines
For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.
Upgrading and preparatory programs 2026
Note: Dates may vary for regional campuses and for international students.
| Date | Day | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3 | Monday | BC Day; University closed. | |
| September 7 | Monday | Labour Day; University closed. | |
| September 8 | Tuesday | First day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory Fall Semester. | |
| September 21 | Monday | Last day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to pay fees. | |
| September 21 | Monday | First day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program. | |
| September 22 | Tuesday | Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. | |
| September 23 | Wednesday | Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. | |
| September 30 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed. | |
| October 12 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day; University closed. | |
| October 30 | Friday | Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile. | |
| November 1 | Sunday | Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee. | |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day; University closed. | |
| November 20 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Fall courses. | |
| December 4 | Friday | Last day of Fall classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. | |
| December 4 | Friday | Last day of Fall classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. | |
| December 25-January 1 | Thursday-Friday | Seasonal holiday closure; University closed. | |
Upgrading and preparatory programs 2027
Note: Dates may vary for regional campuses and for international students.
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day; University closed. |
| January 4 | Monday | First day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses and Workplace and Essential Skills programs. |
| January 15 | Friday | Last day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to pay fees. |
| January 18 | Monday | Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. |
| January 19 | Tuesday | Any unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. |
| February 15 | Monday | Family Day; University closed. |
| March 1 | Monday | Any unpaid Spring Semester fees will be assessed an additional 5% late payment fee. |
| March 19 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Spring courses. |
| March 19 | Friday | Last day of Spring classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| March 26-29 | Friday-Monday | Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed. |
| 30 | Tuesday | Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile. |
| April 2 | Friday | Last day of Spring classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| April 2 | Friday | Last day for overdue Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future course enrolments. |
| April 5 | Monday | First day of Intersession classes Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| April 19 | Monday | First day of Intersession classes for Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| April 30 | Friday | Last day to drop an Intersession course for Upgrading and Preparatory without having to pay fees. |
| May 3 | Monday | Intersession fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date. |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Any unpaid Intersession fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee. |
| May 24 | Monday | Victoria Day; University closed. |
| June 7-11 | Monday-Friday | Graduation Convocation Ceremonies. |
| June 11 | Friday | Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Upgrading and Preparatory Intersession courses. |
| June 18 | Friday | Last day of classes for Workplace Essential Skills and Training program. |
| June 25 | Friday | Last day of classes for any Upgrading and Preparatory courses. |
| June 25 | Friday | Last day for overdue Intersession upgrading and Preparatory fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from any future enrolments. |