September
Labour Day. University Closed.
2000/01 Academic Year begins.
Classes begin for Winter session day and evening courses for all Faculties not already in session.
Commerce and Business Administration, B.Com. and second year: orientation day.
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for September (Term A).
Imagine UBC: first day orientation program for new students. All 100-level classes are cancelled on September 5th, with the single exception of those 100-level classes which start at or after 6:00 p.m. and meet only once per week.
Law, first year: orientation begins.
Law, second and third years: classes begin.
Student Information System remains open for registration and course changes for Winter Session.
Graduate Studies: last day for payment of September installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Last day for payment of first installment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for November graduation.
Meeting of the Senate.
Disability Resource Centre: new client orientation.
Graduate Studies: students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC and MRC) for 2001/2002 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.
Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 1 courses.
Last day for withdrawal from most Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.
International Student Services orientation for late-arriving international and exchange students.
Last date for change in registration and for withdrawal from most two-term courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on transcript. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Last day for changes between credit and audit for two-term courses.
Last day for completion of Bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-theses Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or Faculty graduate offices for students wishing to graduate in November.
Faculty textbook adoptions required by Bookstore for courses beginning in January.
Alumni Day
October
Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in November (Term B).
General University Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office.
Work Study Program: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office.
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Thanksgiving Day. University Closed.
Meeting of the Senate.
Awards for students with disabilities: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office.
Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-theses Master's degrees to be awarded in November.
Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Library of Master's and Doctoral theses for graduation in November.
Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year, RHSC and RSPT examinations (October 24 to October 27 inclusive).
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from Summer Session.
Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2001.
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year: clinical fieldwork begins for Physical Therapy students (October 30 to December 1 inclusive).
Work Study Program: last day for completed Work Study Authorization forms to be submitted to Awards and Financial Aid office.
November
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for November (Term B).
Remembrance Day. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff and friends at 10:45 a.m.
Holiday in lieu of Remembrance Day on 11 November. University closed.
Distance Education and Technology (Term B): Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in November (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Meeting of the Senate.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 2.
Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for December examinations.
Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships: last day for departments to submit nominations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for 2001 Fellowship competition.
Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Last date for withdrawal from most two-term courses with withdrawal standing of a "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
December
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of dental classes.
Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in January (Term C).
Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session Term 2 (January - April) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by January 7 to avoid financial hold procedure (See Fees section - published in Calendar).
Last day of classes for most Faculties scheduling formal December examinations.
Law, all years: last day of classes.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth year assessment period begins (December 2 to December 8 inclusive).
December examinations begin for most Faculties, day and evening classes (December 5 to December 21 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.
Law, all years: December examinations begin.
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Summer Session).
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: last day for supervisors to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for student expecting to graduate in Spring. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for Spring graduation.
Last day of December examinations for most Faculties.
Law, all years: last day of December examinations.
Christmas Day. University closed.
Boxing Day. University closed.
Reduced student services in some departments. Most student services departments are closed until Tuesday, January 2, 2001.
Deadline for application for deferment of tuition fee payment for Winter Session Term 2 for new and returning students not registered in Winter Session Term 1. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.
January
New Year's Day: University closed.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: classes begin.
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for January (Term C).
International Student Services orientation for new international and exchange students entering Winter Session Term 2.
Law, all years: classes begin.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second and third years: classes begin.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: five-week Pharmacy Elective block begins.
Second term begins, Winter Session: all Faculties, day and evening classes.
Graduate Studies: last day for payment of January installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Last day for payment of second installment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (January 7 through April 19 inclusive).
Rehabilitation Sciences, third year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (January 7 through February 8 inclusive).
Commerce and Business Administration, Masters' classes begin.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (January 8 to February 2 inclusive).
Student Exchange Programs: application deadline for Education Abroad Programs (EAP) and Group of Ten Student Exchange Programs (GOTSEP).
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Deadline for application for Pharm.D. program commencing August 2001.
Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in January (Term C). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 2 courses.
Last day for withdrawal from most Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: department deadline to submit nominations for University Graduate Fellowships on behalf of students. Students must contact departments for information regarding deadlines for departmental review.
February
Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in March (Term D).
Medicine, M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Training Program: application deadline.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year only: midterm break begins (February 5 to 9 inclusive).
Faculty textbook adoptions required by Bookstore for courses beginning in May.
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 12 to March 9 inclusive).
Rehabilitation Sciences, second, third and fourth year Physical Therapy Students: midterm break begins (February 12 to 16 inclusive).
Commerce and Business Administration: Masters' classes continue (M.B.A. midterm break April 17 to 20, inclusive).
Law: midterm break begins (February 19 to 23 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.
Midterm break for most Faculties begins (February 19 to 23 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.
Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second and third years: midterm break begins (February 19 to 23 inclusive).
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy students mid-term break begins (February 19 to 23 inclusive).
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy Students: examinations begin (February 19 to 23, inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate
Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by all students intending to take a first year English course in Summer Session Term 1 and Summer Session Term 2.
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 26 to May 11 inclusive).
International students: application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2.
March
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for March (Term D).
Faculty textbook adoptions required by the Bookstore for courses beginning in July.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by all students expecting to graduate in May.
Graduate Studies: department deadline to submit nominations for University Graduate Fellowships on behalf of incoming students. Students must contact departments for information regarding deadlines for departmental review.
BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP): last day for applications and appeals for 2000/01 Winter Session (subject to change).
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 12 to April 6 inclusive).
Distance Education and Technology (Term D): Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in March (Term D). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Summer Session: Student Information System available for registration for all courses. See Summer Session Calendar for details. Most courses run: Term 1 (evening courses): May 7 to July 27 inclusive; Term 2 (daytime courses): July 3 to August 10 inclusive.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of classes prior to break.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: break (March 19 to March 23 inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-theses Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or Faculty graduate offices for Spring graduation.
Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for Spring graduation.
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most Bachelor's degree programs.
Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year assessment period begins (March 26 to March 30 inclusive).
Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of exam accommodation forms for April examinations.
Application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2 courses (except international students).
April
UBC Entrance Scholarship deadline.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Spring Session for courses starting May 1.
Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in May (Term A).
Faculty textbook adoptions required by Bookstore for courses beginning in September.
Summer Session: last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of fees by May 4 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Faculty Association General Faculty Meeting, 1:00 p.m.
Last day of classes for most Faculties
April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 9 to 27 inclusive).
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (April 9 to May 4 inclusive).
Good Friday. University closed.
Deadline for receipt of nominations for entrance scholarships for students enrolling at UBC from Grade 12.
Easter Monday. University closed.
Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: midterm break begins (April 17 to 20 inclusive).
Deadline for application for entrance scholarships for students enrolling at UBC from Grade 12.
Deadline for application of deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session Term 1.
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy: final course begins.
Rehabilitation Sciences, third year Occupational Therapy: clinical fieldwork begins (April 17 to July 6 inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate.
Forestry, third year: FRST 451 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 22 to May 5 inclusive).
2000 Winter Session grades available on the Student Information System.
Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy, third year: placement begins (April 23 to July 13, inclusive).
2000/01 Winter Session ends.
Geography, third year: GEOG 309 field school begins.
Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-theses Master's degrees for Spring graduation.
Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Library of all Master's and Doctoral theses for Spring graduation.
Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.
Law, all years: last day of examinations.
Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy: last day of classes.
Geological Sciences: Hydrogeology field school begins (GEOL 441) (April 29 to May 3 inclusive).
Geological Sciences: second year students begin field school (GEOL 235) (April 29 to May 5 inclusive).
Geological Sciences: third year students begin field school (GEOL 335) (April 29 to May 12 inclusive).
Rehabilitation Sciences, second and third year Physical Therapy students and second year Occupational Therapy students begin placement (April 30 to June 15, inclusive for OT), (April 30 to August 10, inclusive for PT).
May
Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 1 to 13 inclusive).
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for May (Term A).
Last day for sponsored students to submit applications to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of fees by May 7 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: last day of clinical clerkships.
Law, all years: last day of classes.
Graduate Studies: last day for payment of May installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Summer session, Term 1: first day of classes for terms running from May 7 to June 15, and May 7 to July 27.
Summer Session, Term 1: tuition fees due.
Summer Session: Student Information System remains open for registration.
General and Entrance Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office by students entering UBC from other post-secondary institutions, or returning to UBC after a year or more of absence.
Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in May (Term A). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting May 7 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Affiliation Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office.
Science One Program: application deadline.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended dates for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session courses starting June 18.
Meeting of the Senate.
Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: last day of classes and clinic.
Last day for withdrawal from most 6 credit courses starting May 7 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Victoria Day. University closed.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending June 15.
Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations from departments for overseas international students to be admitted in September.
Last date for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting May 7 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Last day to register by telephone. As of June 1, all registration is via the web.
June
Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in July (Term B).
Graduate Studies: last day for supervisors to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for students planning to graduate in November. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for November graduation.
Web registration for Winter Session opens today. All students should refer to their admission letter or statement of grades for their individual registration access dates.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 3.
Deadline for submission of Summer Session scholarship and bursary applications to Awards and Financial Aid Office.
Summer Session, Terms 1 and 2: last day for BC Student Assistance Program applications for 2001 (subject to change).
Deadline for submission to the Awards and Financial Aid office of entrance scholarship applications from students applying from other post-secondary institutions.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: last day of classes and clinic.
Last date for withdrawal from most 6 credit courses starting May 7 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from previous Winter Session.
Summer Session, Term 1, some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.
Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: assessment period begins (June 16 to 22 inclusive).
Deadline for application for deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session, Term 2. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.
Last day for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting June 18 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for courses running June 18 to July 27.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 23.
Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive files from departments on North American students accepted for registration in September.
Affiliation Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid office.
Last day for early submission of applications for BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) (BC and Canada Student Loans) for 2001/2002 Winter Session. Students applying after this date may not receive funds by the commencement of the term and may be disqualified for deferments and emergency loans.
July
Holiday in lieu of Canada Day, Sunday July 1. University closed.
Distance Education and Technology: course start date for July (Term B).
Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 3 to August 10 inclusive).
Law: supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 5 to July 14 inclusive).
Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of exam accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending July 27.
Last date for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting June 18 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting July 3 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Summer Session, Term 2: tuition due date.
Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in July (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Last date for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting July 3 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for withdrawal from most 6 credit courses starting July 3 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Last date for withdrawal from most 6 credit courses starting July 3 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Summer Session examinations begin for Term 2 courses ending July 20 (July 20 and 21).
Summer Session, Term 2: some classes end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.
Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 1.
Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 23 to August 10 inclusive).
Last day for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting July 23 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.
Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 10.
Summer Session Term 1: all classes end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.
Deadline for the completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by BC students intending to take a first year English course in September.
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 30 to August 10 inclusive).
Graduate Studies: last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for sending to the external examiner in time for November graduation (Note: the final oral examination cannot be held until a minimum of 8 weeks has passed after transmission of a thesis to the external examiner).
August
Last date for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting July 23 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.
Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by Out-of-Province students intending to take a first year English course in September.
BC Day. University closed.
Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System available for courses starting in September (Term A).
Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.
International Student Services welcome services for newly arriving international and exchange students (August 13 to 31 inclusive, and ongoing).
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by all students expecting to graduate in November.
Deadline for application for deferment of Winter Session tuition payment date. Students who do not meet the deferment deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.
Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session tuition fees. Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).
Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: registration and first day of classes.
Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 25 to September 2 inclusive).
Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 27 to 31 inclusive).
International and Exchange Student orientation week for new international and exchange students begins (August 27 to 31 inclusive).
Forestry Survey School (FOPR 263) begins (August 29 to September 3 inclusive, plus three successive Saturdays during the term).
2000/01 Academic Year ends.