All Months

2024/25 Academic Year begins.

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

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 1/2 continues (August 5 to September 13 inclusive).

Labour Day. University closed.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (September 2 to October 25 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (September 2 to September 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 2 begins (September 2 to September 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 2/3 begins (September 2 to October 11 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 3 to October 4 inclusive).

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

Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs.

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 (e.g. CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral “CGS D”) for 2024/25 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

LAW: 2024 Summer Session Deferred and Supplemental examinations begin (September 9 to September 13 inclusive).

Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 9 to October 11 inclusive).

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 Workday.

Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Indigenous Students, and Awards for students with disabilities.

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. Workday is 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.

The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through Workday between August 15 and September 16, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2024/25 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.

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. Workday is open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Full-year (Terms 1 and 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (September 30 to November 22 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (September 30 to October 25 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 3 begins (September 30 to October 25 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 3/4 begins (September 30 to November 8 inclusive).

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 the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 1 and 6 Exams (October 7 to October 12 inclusive).

Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2024 Summer Session.

Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to the 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 15 to October 19 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 15 to October 19 inclusive).

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.

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 21 to October 25 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2-week practicum begins (October 21 to November 1 inclusive) (all options).

Winter Session Term 1 courses: Last day for withdrawal using Workday 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.

Teacher Education Program: Professional Development Day (all options).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (October 28 to November 22 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 4 begins (October 28 to November 22 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 28 to November 29 inclusive).

Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in 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 Session tuition fees by January 10, 2025 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am.

Winter Session Term 1 midterm break begins for most faculties (November 11 to November 13 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library and other facilities remain open.

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 14).

Supplemental and deferred examinations (2024 Summer Session).

Meeting of the Senate.

Winter Session full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for withdrawal using Workday 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.

Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit a Nominations for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May Graduation.

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

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

Fall Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.

Application deadline for Canadian direct-entry secondary 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.

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, Period 7 and Winter Period 2 Exams (December 2 to December 7 inclusive).

Go Global: Application deadline for Global Seminar Programs. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit an Appointment of External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date.

Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency III (December 7 to December 14 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (December 9 to December 13 inclusive).

Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 10 to December 21 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.

Go Global: Application deadline for Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2025/26 academic year Exchange, and select 2025 Summer Abroad programs. 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 Workday between December 13 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 by that time. These residences will reopen at 12 pm, Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Christmas Day. University closed.

Boxing Day. University closed.

Reduced services in most departments until Friday, January 3, 2025.

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.

Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership (MHLP) Programs: First day of orientation.

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

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

Start of Winter Session Term 2.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 begins (January 6 to February 28 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (January 6 to January 31 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 5 begins (January 6 to January 31 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 5/6 begins (January 6 to February 14 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 6 to February 7 inclusive).

Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).

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).

M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program: Application deadline.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 9 to March 13 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 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2024/25 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 2024/25 Winter Session Term 2.

Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residencies I and II (January 11 to January 18 inclusive).

Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2025/26 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 2025 Summer Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2025/26 Winter Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2025/26 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.

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.

Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Winter Session Term 2 courses without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Workday is open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Winter Session 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.

Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

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.

Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund.

Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for May graduation.

Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options).

LAW: 2024W Term 1 Deferred examinations begin (January 27 to February 7 inclusive).

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

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (February 3 to February 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 6 begins (February 3 to February 28 inclusive).

Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 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).

Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.

Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (classes cancelled) (Secondary option).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: Period 3 Exams (February 10 to February 13 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 3 Exams (February 10 to February 15 inclusive).

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

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

Family Day. University closed.

Winter Session Term 2 midterm break begins for most faculties (February 17 to February 21 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 17 to February 28 inclusive).

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

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC 421) begins (February 18 to May 9 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 Workday.

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (February 24 to March 28 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 begins (March 3 to April 25 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (March 3 to March 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 7 begins (March 3 to March 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 7/8 begins (March 3 to April 11 inclusive).

Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day for withdrawal using Workday 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) Program: First day of Period 4 (March 10 to April 11 inclusive).

Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses for 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 (March 31 to April 25 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 8 begins (March 31 to April 25 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 4 Exams (March 31 to April 5 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) begins (March 31 to June 6 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

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).

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 7 to April 11 inclusive).

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit a Nominations for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date.

Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 12 to April 27 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: Period 4 Exams (April 14 to April 19 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 2-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 14 to April 25 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 14 to May 16 inclusive).

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.

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 2025 Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4 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 2025 Congregation.

Good Friday. University closed.

Easter Monday. University closed.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 21 to April 25 inclusive).

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

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 27 to May 10 inclusive).

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

Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 28 to May 10 inclusive).

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 (April 28 to August 29 inclusive).

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

2024/25 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 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2025 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2025, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is April 17.

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 2025 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2025, the deadline for completing program requirements is April 17.

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

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

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2025/26 Winter Session for BSC.

Student Housing: 2025/26 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (May 5 to May 30 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (May 5 to May 16 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (May 5 to June 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum May Block 1 begins (May 5 to May 30 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum May/June Block 1/2 begins (May 5 to June 13 inclusive).

Start of Summer Session classes for Vantage One Science and Engineering programs.

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.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary option).

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 12 to June 19 (exams June 23 to June 27 inclusive). 

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (May 12 to May 30 inclusive) (Secondary option).

Summer Session Term 1: Tuition fees due. 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).

Meeting of the Senate.

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2025/26 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 2025/26 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

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. Workday is 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (May 19 to May 30 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Program: Period 5 Exams (May 19 to May 24 inclusive).

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.

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. Workday is 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 a Nomination for External Examiner form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November Graduation.

Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund.

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.

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (May 30 to May 31 inclusive).

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

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (June 2 to June 27 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (June 2 to June 13 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (June 2 to July 25 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum June Block begins (June 2 to June 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum June/July Block begins (June 2 to July 11 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 2 to July 4 inclusive).

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.

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 the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for August 31 program end date.

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

Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2024/25 Winter Session.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (June 9 to June 20 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins June 9 to June 27 inclusive (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (June 16 to June 27 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 23 to June 27 inclusive).

LAW: 2024 Winter Session Supplemental and 2024 Winter Session Term 2 Deferred examinations begin (June 25 to July 14 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.

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).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (June 30 to July 25 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (June 30 to July 11 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum July Block begins (June 30 to July 25 inclusive).

Canada Day. University closed.

Start of Summer Session Term 2 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from July 2 to August 8 (exams August 12 to August 16 inclusive).

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.

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 1 Exams (July 7 to July 12 inclusive).

Vantage College Capstone Conference.

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. Workday is 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.

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: Tuition fees due. 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).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (July 14 to July 25 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 21 to August 22 inclusive).

Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 21 to August 1 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 the 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.

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

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 Session tuition fees by September 6 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2025/26 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.

British Columbia Day. University closed.

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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (August 11 to October 3 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (August 11 to September 5 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum August Block begins (August 11 to September 5 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum August/September Block begins (August 11 to September 19 inclusive).

Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 12 to August 16 inclusive).

Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries and Awards for Indigenous 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 Workday and are available until September 15.

End of Summer Session Term 2.

Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.

Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit an Appointment of External Examiner form to the 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 25 to August 28 inclusive). Please refer to program schedule for exact times and schedule.

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 2 Exams (August 25 to August 30 inclusive).

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

Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event for 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 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2025/26 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 2025/26 Winter Session Term 1.

2024/25 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.