All Months

2025/26 Academic Year begins.

Labour Day. University closed.

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

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

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 continues (August 11 to September 5 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 continues (August 11 to September 19 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 2 to October 3 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (September 8 to October 3 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (September 8 to October 31 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (September 8 to October 3 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (September 8 to October 17 inclusive).

LAW: 2025 Summer Session deferred and supplemental examinations begin (September 8 to September 12 inclusive).

Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 8 to October 10 inclusive).

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 Change Dates for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Winter Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates for specific information.

Winter Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates 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.

Last day to submit online applications for affiliation scholarships, affiliation bursaries, and awards for students with disabilities.

New International Students: iMED opt-out deadline.

The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through Workday between August 15 and September 15, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2025/26 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 Change Dates for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

Winter Session full-year courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates for specific information.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (October 6 to October 31 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (October 6 to November 28 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (October 6 to October 31 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (October 6 to November 14 inclusive).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 1 and 6 Exams (October 6 to October 11 inclusive).

Last day for submission of applications for deferred and supplemental examinations from the 2025 Summer Session.

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).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (Secondary option).

Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: Winter Period 1 Exams (October 14 to October 18 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 14 to October 17 inclusive).

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.

Last day to submit online applications for awards for Indigenous students.

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 20 to October 24 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2-week practicum begins (October 20 to October 31 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 Change Dates for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

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 27 to November 28 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 7, 2026 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

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

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (November 3 to November 28 inclusive).

Winter Session Term 1 midterm break begins for most faculties (November 10 to November 12 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.

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 13).

Deferred and supplemental examinations (2025 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 Change Dates 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.

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 1 to December 6 inclusive).

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.

Last day of Winter Session Term 1 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 6 to December 13 inclusive).

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

Winter Session Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 9 to December 20 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.

Go Global: Application deadline for 2026 Exchange, Summer Abroad, and Global Seminars programs. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.

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

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

Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application available to students online through Workday 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.

Meeting of the Senate.

End of Winter Session Term 1 for most faculties.

Last day of Winter Session Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing: Last day of Winter Session residence contracts 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 4, 2026.

Christmas Day. University closed.

Boxing Day. University closed.

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.

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

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

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

Start of Winter Session Term 2 for most faculties.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (January 5 to January 30 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 begins (January 5 to February 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (January 5 to January 30 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 begins (January 5 to February 13 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 5 to February 6 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).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 8 to March 12 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 2025/26 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 2025/26 Winter Session Term 2.

M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program: Application deadline.

Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residencies I and II (January 10 to January 17 inclusive).

Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2026/27 Winter Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2026 Summer Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2026/27 Winter Session.

Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2026/27 Winter Session.

Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.

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 Change Dates 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 Change Dates for specific information.

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

Meeting of the Senate.

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_V 320) (all options).

LAW: 2025W Term 1 deferred examinations begin (January 26 to February 6 inclusive).

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

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (February 2 to February 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (February 2 to February 27 inclusive).

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).

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).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: Period 3 Exams (February 9 to February 12 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 3 Exams (February 9 to February 14 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 16 to February 20 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 16 to February 27 inclusive).

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

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC_V 421) begins (February 17 to May 8 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

Meeting of the Senate.

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (February 23 to March 27 inclusive).

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 and the Convocation Management System. 

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (March 2 to March 27 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 begins (March 2 to April 24 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (March 2 to March 27 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 begins (March 2 to April 10 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 Change Dates for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 4 (March 9 to April 10 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_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (March 30 to April 24 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (March 30 to April 24 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 4 Exams (March 30 to April 2 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC_V 418 or EDUC_V 419) begins (March 30 to June 5 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 13 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.

Easter Monday. University closed.

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.

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (April 7 to April 10 inclusive).

Last day of Winter Session Term 2 classes for most faculties.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: Period 4 Exams (April 13 to April 18 inclusive).

Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 2-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 13 to April 24 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 13 to May 15 inclusive).

Winter Session Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 14 to April 25 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

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 2026 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 2026 Congregation.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 20 to April 24 inclusive).

End of Winter Session Term 2 for most faculties.

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

International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 26 to May 9 inclusive).

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

Student Housing: Year Round residence contracts end; outgoing residents are required to vacate by 12 pm.

Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL_V 235) begins (April 27 to May 9 inclusive).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Programs: First day of BA_V 512 Business Strategy Integration (BSI) Experiential Learning (April 27 to August 28 inclusive).

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.

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

2025/26 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 2026 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2026, 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 2026 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2026, 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: 2026/27 Winter Session residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.

Student Housing: Year Round residence contracts start; move-in as of 9 am.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (May 4 to May 15 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (May 4 to May 29 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (May 4 to June 26 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 May begins (May 4 to May 29 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 May-June begins (May 4 to June 12 inclusive).

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

Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC_V 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 11 to June 18 (exams June 22 to June 26 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 430) begins (May 11 to May 29 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.

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 Change Dates 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 Change Dates for specific information.

Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates for specific information.

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2026/27 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 2026/27 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

Victoria Day. University closed.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (May 18 to May 29 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM) Program: Period 5 Exams (May 19 to May 23 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 Change Dates for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates for specific information.

Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates 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.

Spring Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. 

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

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

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (May 29 to May 30 inclusive and June 5).

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

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (June 1 to June 12 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (June 1 to June 26 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (June 1 to July 24 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 June begins (June 1 to June 26 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 June-July begins (June 1 to July 10 inclusive).

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.

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 1 to July 3 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 Change Dates for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

Application deadline for deferred and supplemental examinations from the 2025/26 Winter Session.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (June 8 to June 19 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 430) begins (June 8 to June 26 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (June 15 to June 26 inclusive).

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

Summer Session Term 1 (June) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (June 22 to June 26 inclusive).

End of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties.

Last day of Summer Session Term 1 (June) examinations for most faculties.

End of Summer Session classes for Vantage One Science, Engineering, and Arts programs.

Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 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_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (June 29 to July 10 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (June 29 to July 24 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 July begins (June 29 to July 24 inclusive).

LAW: 2025W Term 2 deferred examinations begin (June 29 to July 13 inclusive).

Canada Day. University closed.

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 Change Dates for specific information.

Start of Summer Session Term 2 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from July 6 to August 13 (exams August 17 to August 21 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 1 Exams (July 6 to July 11 inclusive).

Vantage College Capstone Conference.

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).

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 Change Dates for specific information.

Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates for specific information.

Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Change Dates 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (July 13 to July 24 inclusive).

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 20 to August 21 inclusive).

Deferred and supplemental examination period (2025/26 Winter Session), weekdays (July 20 to July 31 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).

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.

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

Summer Session Term 2 courses: 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 Change Dates for specific information.

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 Session tuition fees by September 9 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2026/27 Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 MECH_V 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.

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (August 10 to September 4 inclusive).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (August 10 to October 2 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (August 10 to September 4 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (August 10 to September 18 inclusive).

Last day of Summer Session Term 2 classes for most faculties.

Online applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on Workday and are available until September 15.

Online applications for affiliation scholarships, affiliation bursaries, awards for Indigenous students, and awards for students with disabilities open.

Summer Session Term 2 (August) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (August 17 to August 21 inclusive).

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.

End of Summer Session Term 2 for most faculties.

Last day of Summer Session Term 2 (August) examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.

Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 2 Exams (August 24 to August 29 inclusive).

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

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 and the Convocation Management System.

2025/26 Academic Year ends.

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 31 to September 3 inclusive). Please refer to program schedule for exact times and schedule.

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 2026/27 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 2026/27 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.