Academic Year 2023/24 - All

2023/24 Academic Year begins.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 continues (Monday, August 7 to Friday, September 29 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 continues (Monday, August 7 to Friday, September 1 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 1 continues (Monday, August 7 to Friday, September 1 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 1/2 continues (Monday, August 7 to Friday, September 15 inclusive).

International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.

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 Centre will be open.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, September 4 to Friday, October 27 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, September 4 to Friday, September 29 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 2 begins (Monday, September 4 to Friday, September 29 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 2/3 begins (Monday, September 4 to Friday, October 13 inclusive).

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 5 – October 6).

Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1 (all options).

UBC Student Orientations: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs. All classes are replaced by UBC Student Orientations - see list of participating programs and exceptions.

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).

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.

International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 1.

LAW: 2023S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 11 to 15 inclusive).

Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 11 – October 13).

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate and undergraduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.

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, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2023-24 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.

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.

Statutory holiday in lieu of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 3 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 3/4 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, November 10 inclusive).

Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2023 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.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 1 Exams (October 10 – October 15).

Classes normally scheduled on Thursday, October 12 are cancelled and replaced by classes normally scheduled on a Monday.

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.

Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: Winter Period 1 Exams (October 16 – October 21).

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 November Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4 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).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 23 – October 27).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 23 to November 3 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 4 begins (Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

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 30 – December 1).

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 10, 2024 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

Remembrance Day. 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 Centre will be open.

Statutory holiday in lieu of Remembrance Day. University closed.

Winter Session Term 1 midterm break begins for most faculties (November 13 to 15 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library and other facilities remain open.

Meeting of the Senate.

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 16).

Supplemental and deferred examinations (2023 Summer Session).

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.

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. 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 2 – December 9).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management (MM) and Master of Dual Degree (MMDD) Programs: Period 2 and Winter Period 2 Exams (December 4 – December 9)

Last day of classes for most faculties.

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 2024/2025 academic year and Summer 2024 summer exchange and study abroad. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.

Meeting of the Senate.

Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).

Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15 and January 15, 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.

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 pm for the holiday break and all residents required to vacate at that time. Will reopen at 12 pm, Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Christmas Day. University closed.

Boxing Day. University closed.

Reduced services in most departments until January 3, 2024.

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.

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 1 to Friday, February 23 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, January 1 to Friday, January 26 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 5 begins (Monday, January 1 to Friday, January 26 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 1 to Friday, February 9 inclusive).

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.

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 2023/24 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 2023/24 Winter Session Term 2.

Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 pm.

Start of Winter Session Term 2.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 3 (January 8 – February 9).

M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program (Faculty of Medicine): Application deadline.

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.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 11 to March 14 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residencies I and II (January 13 – 20).

Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2023 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 2024/25 Summer Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2023 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: 2023W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 22 to February 2 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.

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.

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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, January 29 to Friday, February 23 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 6 begins (Monday, January 29 to Friday, February 23 inclusive).

Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2024/25 Winter Session.

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).

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).

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.

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 12 - 17).

Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2 (Secondary Option).

Family Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open.

Winter Session Term 2 midterm break begins for most faculties (February 19 to 23 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library and other facilities remain open.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of mandatory Global Immersion Experience (February 19 - March 1).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (February 19 – 23).

Teacher Education Program: School-based extended practicum (EDUC 421) begins (February 21 to May 12 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

Meeting of the Senate.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate and 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 26 to Friday, April 19 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 22 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 7 begins (Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 22 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 7/8 begins (Monday, February 26 to Friday, April 5 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (February 26 – March 29).

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).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA): First day of Period 4 (March 11 – April 12).

Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.

Meeting of the Senate.

Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May.

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (Monday, March 25 to Friday, April 19 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 8 begins (Monday, March 25 to Friday, April 19 inclusive).

Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.

Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.

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 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 4 Exams (April 1 – April 6)

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) begins (April 2 to June 7 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for April 30 program end date.

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (April 8 - 12).

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: Last day of classes.

Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA): Period 4 Exams (April 15 – April 20).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 2-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 15 - 26).

Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 15 – May 17).

Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 16 to April 27 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

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 2024 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 2024 Congregation.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 22 – April 26).

Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.

UBC Student Housing: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12:00 pm.

Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in May.

Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 29 to May 11 inclusive).

2023/24 Winter Session ends.

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 2024/25 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2024, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 19.

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 2024/25 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2024, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, April 19.

Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.

Applications open for all students expecting to graduate in the fall.

Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2024/25 Winter Session for BSC.

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).

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (May 1 – May 13).

Student Housing: 2024/25 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 6 to Friday, May 31 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 17 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 6 to Friday, June 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum May Block 1 begins (Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 31 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum May/June Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 6 to Friday, June 14 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.

Start of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 13 to June 20 (exams June 24 to 28). 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 13 to May 31 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2024/25 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.

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 Centre will be open.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 31 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 5 Exams (May 21 - 25).

Spring Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Spring Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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.

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.

Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.

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.

Spring Congregation, Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nomination for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November Graduation.

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Secondary Option).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (June 1 – June 2).

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.

Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2023/24 Winter Session.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 28 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 14 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, June 3 to Friday, July 26 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum June Block begins (Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum June/July Block begins (Monday, June 3 to Friday, July 12 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 3 – July 5).

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.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 21 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins June 10 to June 28 inclusive (Elementary and Middle Years option).

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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 28 inclusive).

Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.

Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 24 to 28 inclusive).

Law: 2023W Supplemental and 2023W Term 2 deferred Examinations begin (June 27 to July 15 inclusive - exams will not be held on July 15 if they are held on June 27 or 28).

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.

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).

Canada Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 26 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 12 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum July Block begins (Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 26 inclusive).

Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 2 to August 9 (exams August 13 to 17). 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 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: 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).

Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.

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.

Vantage College Capstone Conference.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 26 inclusive).

Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 15 to July 26 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 22 – August 23).

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).

Last day for applications to be submitted by all students expecting to have their degree conferred in November.

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.

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 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2024/25 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.

BC Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be open.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 5 to Friday, September 27 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 30 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum August Block begins (Monday, August 5 to Friday, August 30 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum August/September Block begins (Monday, August 5 to Friday, September 13 inclusive).

Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.

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 13 to 17 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.

Students granted Deferred standing in Winter Session courses must complete all outstanding course requirements.

Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.

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.

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 26 – August 30). Please refer to program schedule for exact times and schedule.

Mechanical Engineering second-year practicum (MECH 220) begins.

International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.

Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event for all new domestic and international graduate students.

Teacher Education Program: BEd Orientation Day (all options).

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 pm Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2024/25 Winter Session Term 1.

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 2024/25 Winter Session Term 1.

Special meeting of the Senate.

2023/24 Academic Year ends.

Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session tuition fees.

Student Housing: 2024 Winter Session Residences open for Term 1 at 9 am.