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 in the program calendar.
  • For graduate program start dates, end dates, and other deadlines please consult the specific program in the program calendar or the individual program's web page.

Academic Programs 2023

July 2023

14

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall Semester classes.

August 2023

7

Monday

BC Day; University closed.

31

Thursday

Fall Semester fees due for new international students.

September 2023

4

Monday

Labour Day; University closed.

5

Tuesday

First day of classes for Fall semester.

12

Tuesday

Last day of active waitlist for Fall Semester courses. After this date adding a course requires instructor permission.

18

Monday

Last day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to fully pay for it.

19

Tuesday

Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

20

Wednesday

Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 5% late payment fee.

30

Saturday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.

October 2023

1

Sunday

Last day to drop a Fall Ssemester course and receive a 50% refund of fees.

1

Sunday

First day to submit applications for Academic programs beginning September 2024.

Monday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed; University closed.

9

Monday

Thanksgiving Day; University closed.

13

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for  Spring Semester classes. 

15

Sunday

Last day for overdue Fall Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Fall Semester courses.

30

Monday

Midnight - Deadline to complete and submit on-line Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile.

November 2023

11

Saturday

Remembrance Day; University closed.

13

Monday

Remembrance Day observed; University closed.

14-17

Tues-Fri

Fall Semester Study Days for academic programs.

27

Monday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from all Fall Ssemester courses, or program, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa) in Academic programs.

December 2023

8

FridayLast day of classes for Fall Ssemester.

11

MondayFirst day of final examinations.

20

WednesdayLast day of final examinations.

23-Jan 1

Sat-MonUniversity Closed.

29

FridayFinal Fall Semester grades due.

31

SundaySpring Semester fees due for new international students.

 

Academic Programs 2024

January 2024

1

Monday

New Year’s Day; University closed.

8

Monday

First day of classes for Spring Semester.

15

Monday

Last day of active waitlist for Spring Semester courses. After this date adding a course requires instructor permission.

19

Friday

Last day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to fully pay for it. 

22

Monday

Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

23

Tuesday

Any remaining Spring Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 5% late payment.

February 2024

1

Thursday

Last day to drop a Spring Semester course and receive a 50% refund of fees.   

15

Thursday

Last day for overdue fees for Spring Semester to be paid to avoid deregistration from Spring Semester courses.

19

Monday

Family Day; University closed.

20-23

Tues-Fri

Spring Semester Study Days for Academic Programs.

March 2024

15

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Summer Session classes.

29-Apr 1

Fri-Mon

Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.

30

Saturday

Midnight – Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile

April 2024

1

Monday

Easter Monday; University closed.

2

Tuesday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a Spring Semester course or program or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa) in academic programs.

2

Tuesday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from full-year courses.

12

Friday

Last day of classes for Spring Semester.

15

Monday

First day of final examinations.

24

Wednesday

Last day of final examinations.

May 2024
3FridayFinal Spring 2024 Semester grades due.
6MondayFirst day of classes for the May 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
7TuesdayLast day of active waitlist for May term classes.
20MondayVictoria Day; University closed.

June 2024

12-14

Wed-Fri

Graduation convocation ceremonies.

14FridayLast day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a May Summer Session course or program in academic programs, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
21FridayLast day of classes for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
24MondayFirst day of classes for June 7-week term of Summer Session.
25TuesdayLast day of active waitlist for June term courses.
25TuesdayLast day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it. 
28FridayFinal grades due for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
 

July 2024

1

Monday

Canada Day; University closed. 

12

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall Semester classes.

26

Friday

Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a 14-week session of Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

August 2024

2

Friday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from June Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa). 

5

Monday

BC Day; University closed. 

9

Friday

Last day of classes for June 7-week and any 14-week courses of Summer Session. 

16

Friday

Final grades due for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session. 

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