Nanaimo Campus

Vocational and trades programs 2025-2026

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.

Vocational and trades programs 2025

Note: Tuition fees are due in full before the start of all vocational and trades programs.   

DateDayDescription
July 11FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall Semester classes.
August 4MondayBC Day; University closed.
September 1MondayLabour Day; University closed.
September 2TuesdayFirst day of classes for most Vocational and Trades programs.
September 30TuesdayNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.
October 3TuesdayFirst day to submit applications for Vocational and Trades programs beginning September 20265.
October 13MondayThanksgiving Day; University closed.
October 17FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Spring Semester classes.
October 30ThursdayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
November 11TuesdayRemembrance Day; University closed.
December 19FridayLast day of classes for most Vocational and Trades programs.
Dec 25-Jan 1Thursday-ThursdaySeasonal holiday closure; University closed.

Vocational and trades programs 2026

DateDayDescription
January 1ThursdayNew Year’s Day; University closed.
January 5MondayFirst day back for most Vocational and Trades programs.
February 16MondayFamily Day; University closed.
March 30MondayDeadline to complete and submit online Scholarship, Award, and Bursary Profile.
April 3-6Friday-MondayGood Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
May 18MondayVictoria Day; University closed.
June 8-12Monday-FridayGraduation Convocation ceremonies.
June 19FridayLast day to withdraw from most 10-month Vocational and Trades programs that started September 2025.
June 19FridayLast day for most 10-month full-time Vocational and Trades programs that started September 2025.
July 10FridayRecommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall programs.