September
2022/23 Academic Year begins.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 continues (Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, September 23, 2022 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 continues (Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, October 21, 2022 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 continues (Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, August 26, 2022 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 continues (Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, September 23, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 1 continues (Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, August 26, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 2 continues (Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, September 23, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 1/2 continues (Monday, August 1, 2022 to Friday, September 9, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 2/3 continues (Monday, August 29, 2022 to Friday, October 7, 2022 inclusive).
Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event of all new domestic and international graduate students.
International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.
Teacher Education Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program Orientation Day (all options).
Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 1 at 9:00 am.
Labour Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Start of Winter Session Term 1 for most faculties.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 (September 6 – October 15, 2022).
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral level) and external awards administered through the University (i.e. CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral “CGS D”) for 2023-24 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.
Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs. All classes are replaced by Imagine UBC - see list of participating programs and exceptions.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Last day for payment of first instalment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1. Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 1.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all undergraduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
LAW: 2022S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 12 to 16 inclusive).
Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 12 – October 22, 2022).
Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Awards for students with disabilities.
The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 15, 2022, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2022-23 session, have their enrolment confirmed with the lender by the bursary application deadline, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund. Courses dropped through the Student Service Centre.
Winter Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
New International Students: iMED opt-out deadline.
Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for November graduation.
Winter Session full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2) without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, November 18, 2022 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, October 21, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 3 begins (Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, October 21, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 26, 2022 to Friday, November 4, 2022 inclusive).
Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1-2) courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.
October
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2022 Summer Session.
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (Secondary Option).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins. (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date.
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting and Congregation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at November Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at November Congregation.
Teacher Education Program: Professional Development Day - Classes Cancelled (all options).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, October 24, 2022 to Friday, November 18, 2022 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 4 begins (Monday, October 24, 2022 to Friday, November 18, 2022 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 24 – October 28, 2022).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 24 to November 4 inclusive) (all options).
Winter Session Term 1 courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management (MM) and Master of Dual Degree (MMDD) Programs: First day of Period 2, Period 7 and Winter Period 2 (October 31 – December 10, 2022).
November
Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their second instalment of Winter tuition fees by January 11, 2023 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).
Winter Session Term 1 midterm break begins for most faculties (November 9 to 11 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library and other facilities remain open.
Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Supplemental and deferred examinations (2022 Summer Session).
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Meeting of the Senate.
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 17, 2022).
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
2020/21 Make-up Graduation Ceremonies, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Fall Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Fall Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Winter Session full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2) with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Fall Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May Graduation.
December
Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.
Application deadline for Canadian direct entry high school students wishing to be considered for a First Round Offer of Admission.
Graduate Studies: Application deadline for students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (Master’s level) and CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s “CGS M”.
Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2022. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as or if requested in the online application. The information that Canadian applicants submit in their Personal Profile when applying to UBC will be used for admissions and for Presidential Scholars Award consideration.
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency III (December 3 – December 10, 2022).
LAW: Last day of classes for LAW.
Last day of classes for most faculties.
LAW: Term 1 (December) Law examinations begin (December 8 to 22 inclusive)
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date.
Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 11 to 22 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.
Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange, Global Seminar.
Go Global: Select Summer Abroad programs. Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2023/2024 academic year and Summer 2023 summer exchange and study abroad. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.
Meeting of the Senate.
Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2022 and January 15, 2023, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.
Student Housing: Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Winter Session Term 1–only residents.
Student Housing: Totem Park, Place Vanier, and Orchard Commons Residences close at 12 noon for the holiday break and all residents required to vacate at that time. Will reopen at noon, Sunday, 8 January 2023.
Christmas Day.
Boxing Day. University closed.
Holiday in lieu of Christmas Day. University closed.
Reduced services in most departments until 4 January 2023.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.
January
Holiday in lieu of New Year's Day. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 2, 2023 to Friday, February 24, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, January 2, 2023 to Friday, January 27, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 5 begins (Monday, January 2, 2023 to Friday, January 27, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 2, 2023 to Friday, February 10, 2023 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 3 (January 3 – February 11, 2023).
Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).
Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership (MHLP) Programs: First day of orientation and classes.
Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event or all new domestic and international graduate students.
International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 5 to March 9 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2022/23 Winter Session Term 2.
Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for December 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2022/23 Winter Session Term 2.
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency I and II (January 7 – 14, 2023).
Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.
Start of Winter Session Term 2.
M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program (Faculty of Medicine): Application deadline.
Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.
Last day for payment of second instalment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 31. Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 2.
Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2022 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2022 Summer Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2022 Winter Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2022 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for readmission to the same program from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.
Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.
Meeting of the Senate.
Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Term 2 courses without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
New International Students: iMED opt-out deadline.
Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options).
Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 2 courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund. Courses dropped through the Student Service Centre.
LAW: 2022W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 23 to February 3 inclusive).
Go Global Summer Abroad program deadline for most summer study experiences. Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.
Go Global: Summer Abroad program deadline for select experiences. Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for May graduation.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, January 30, 2023 to Friday, February 24, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 6 begins (Monday, January 30, 2023 to Friday, February 24, 2023 inclusive).
February
Student Housing: Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for the Residence Allocation Process for Winter Session residences for the 2023/24 Academic Year.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.
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: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2A (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (classes cancelled) (Secondary option).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of mandatory Global Immersion Experience (February 11 - 24, 2023).
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Meeting of the Senate.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2 (Secondary Option).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (February 21 – 24, 2023).
Teacher Education Program: School-based extended practicum (EDUC 421) begins (February 21 to May 12 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting and Congregation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all undergraduate students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 begins (Monday, February 27, 2023 to Friday, April 21, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, February 27, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 7 begins (Monday, February 27, 2023 to Friday, March 24, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 7/8 begins (Monday, February 27, 2023 to Friday, April 7, 2023 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of Period 4 (February 27 – April 8, 2023).
March
Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Programs: First day of Period 4 (March 6 – April 15, 2023).
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Meeting of the Senate.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (Monday, March 27, 2023 to Friday, April 21, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 8 begins (Monday, March 27, 2023 to Friday, April 21, 2023 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC418 or 419) begins (March 27 to June 2 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.
April
Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 (May to August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their tuition fees by May 17, 2023 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for April 30 program end date.
Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
LAW: Last day of classes.
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date.
LAW: Term 2 (April) Law examinations begin (April 15 to 28 inclusive).
Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 17 to April 28 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 17 – April 28, 2023).
Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 17 – May 27, 2023).
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at May 2022 Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at May 2022 Congregation.
Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2023/24 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2023, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 21, 2023.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2023/24 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2023, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday April 21, 2023.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in May.
UBC Student Housing: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12 noon.
2022/23 Winter Session ends.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.
May
Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.
Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 1 to May 13 inclusive).
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2023 Winter Session for BSC.
Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Friday, May 7 (7 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): EOSC 328 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 24 (22 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences: EOSC 428 Hydrogeology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Thursday, May 13 (14 days).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Programs: First day of BA 512 Business Strategy Integration (BSI) Experiential Learning (May 1 – September 5, 2023).
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (May 1 – May 13, 2023).
Student Housing: 2023/24 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.
Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Exchange. Term 2 and split-year opportunities only. Limited partner institutions available, please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, June 2, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, May 19, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum May Block begins (Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, June 2, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum May/June Block begins (Monday, May 8, 2023 to Friday, June 16, 2023 inclusive).
Start of Summer session classes for Vantage One Science and Engineering programs.
International Welcome: Orientation for new international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students (including US) attending Summer Session.
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary Option).
UBC Student Housing: Residences open for Summer Session students.
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2023 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2023 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.
Start of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 15 to June 22 (exams June 26 to 30). For important deadlines such as the last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (May 15 to June 2 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Summer Session Term 1: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Meeting of the Senate.
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Victoria Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 22, 2023 to Friday, June 2, 2023 inclusive).
Spring Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nomination for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November Graduation.
Spring Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund. Courses dropped through the Student Service Centre.
Spring Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
June
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (June 1 – June 2, 2023).
Online application for Summer Session bursary closes. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date in order to be eligible for General Summer Bursaries.
Spring Congregation, Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Secondary Option).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, June 16, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum June Block begins (Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum June/July Block begins (Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 5 – July 14, 2023).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins June 5 to June 23 inclusive (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for August 31 program end date.
Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2022/23 Winter Session.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, June 12, 2023 to Friday, June 23, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, June 19, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023 inclusive).
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 26 to 30 inclusive).
End of Summer Session Term 1.
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
End of Summer session classes for Vantage One, Science, and Engineering programs.
Law: 2022W Supplemental and 2022W Term 2 deferred Examinations begin (June 30 to July 17 inclusive - exams will not be held on July 17 if they are held on June 30).
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
July
Canada Day.
Holiday in lieu of Canada Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, July 3, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, July 3, 2023 to Friday, July 14, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum July Block begins (Monday, July 3, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023 inclusive).
Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 4 to August 11 (exams August 15 to 19). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be are placed on financial hold; further registration activity will is not permitted, grades will are not be released, and graduation diplomas will be are withheld. Students will also be are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, July 17, 2023 to Friday, July 28, 2023 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 24 – September 1, 2023).
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 24 to August 4 inclusive).
Summer Session Term 2: Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for November graduation.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
Students who are planning to apply for the Winter Session General Bursary should apply for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is recommended that students apply for loans as early as possible in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.
August
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 instalment of winter tuition fees by September 6, 2023 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).
Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2023/24 Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 MECH courses. After this date, courses with low enrolment may be cancelled and it may not be possible to accommodate registration requests.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for August 31 program end date.
Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.
BC Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 7, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 7, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 1 begins (Monday, August 7, 2023 to Friday, September 1, 2023 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 7, 2023 to Friday, September 15, 2023 inclusive).
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 15 to 19 inclusive).
Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries and Awards for Aboriginal Students, Awards for Women in part-time studies and Awards for students with disabilities open.
Online applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 15.
End of Summer Session Term 2.
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date.
UBC Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Mandatory Opening Week (August 28 – September 1, 2023). Please refer to program schedule for exact dates.
Mechanical Engineering second-year practicum (MECH 220) begins.
2023/24 Academic Year ends.
Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event of all new domestic and international graduate students.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2023/24 Winter Session Term 1.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session tuition fees.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for August 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2022/23 Winter Session Term 1.
Teacher Education Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program Orientation Day (all options).