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.

» View 2018/2019 dates

Vocational/Trades Programs:

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Vocational/Trades Programs 2019

Note: Tuition fees are due in full prior to the commencement of all Vocational/ Trades programs. 

» View 2020 dates

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 most Vocational/Trades programs.
October 2019
1TuesdayFirst day to submit applications for Vocational/Trades programs beginning September 2020.
14MondayThanksgiving Day; University closed.
31ThursdayDeadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
November 2019
11MondayRemembrance Day; University closed.
29FridayRecommended 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
20FridayLast day of classes for most Vocational/Trades programs.
25–Jan 1Wed-WedChristmas/New Year break.

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Vocational/Trades Programs 2020

Note: Tuition fees are due in full prior to the commencement of all Vocational/Trades Programs. Withdrawal from a program must be done by the end of the 8th week of classes to avoid academic penalty

» View 2019 dates

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

January 2020
1WednesdayNew Years Day; University closed.
6MondayFirst day back for most Vocational/Trades programs.
30-31Thurs-FriGraduation convocation ceremonies. 
February 2020
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.
March 2020
31TuesdayDeadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
April 2020
10 & 13Fri & MonGood Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
May 2020
18MondayVictoria Day; University closed.
June 2020
19FridayLast day for most 10–month full–time Vocational/Trades programs that started in September 2019.
19FridayGraduation convocation ceremonies.
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.

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