September
2026/27 Academic Year begins.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 continues (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 continues (August 10 to October 2 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 continues (August 10 to September 4 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 continues (August 10 to September 18 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: Student Orientation (Secondary option).
Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event for all new domestic and international graduate students.
Teacher Education Program: Student Orientation (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Teacher Education Program: Alumni Panel - online (all options).
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.
Labour Day. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 (September 7 to October 2 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 (September 7 to October 30 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 (September 7 to October 2 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 (September 7 to October 16 inclusive).
Start of Winter Session Term 1 for most faculties.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1, Winter Period 1 and Period 6 (September 8 to October 9 inclusive).
Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Last day for payment of first instalment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1. Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Last day to submit online applications for affiliation scholarships, affiliation bursaries, awards for women in part-time studies, and awards for students with disabilities.
The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through Workday between August 14 and September 15, closes at midnight PST. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2026/27 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.
Meeting of the Senate.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for November graduation.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund.
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.
New International Students: iMED opt-out deadline.
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.
October
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 (October 5 to October 30 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 (October 5 to November 27 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 (October 5 to October 30 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 (October 5 to November 13 inclusive).
Last day for submission of applications for deferred and supplemental examinations from the 2026 Summer Session.
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (Secondary 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).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 1, Winter Period 1 and 6 Exams (October 13 to October 17 inclusive).
Last day to submit online applications for awards for Indigenous 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 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.
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 (MM) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 19 to October 23 inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate.
Teacher Education Program: Professional Development Day (all options).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 26 to October 30 inclusive)
Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 2 (October 26 to November 27 inclusive)
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2-week practicum begins (October 26 to November 6 inclusive) (all options).
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
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.
November
Last day for sponsored students to submit an application to have their tuition fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 2 (January to April). Sponsored students who do not submit their application by the deadline will be required to pay their second instalment of Winter Session tuition fees by the payment due date to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 (November 2 to November 27 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 (November 2 to November 27 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM): First day of Period 2 and Period 7 (November 2 to December 4 inclusive).
Winter Session Term 1 midterm break begins for most faculties (November 9 to November 11 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library and other facilities remain open.
Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am.
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening.
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.
Deferred and supplemental examinations (2026 Summer Session).
Meeting of the Senate.
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.
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.
Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: Winter Period 2 Exams (November 30 to December 5 inclusive).
December
Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.
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.
Centre for Accessibility: Deadline for students with approved accommodations to book accommodated exams with the Centre for the final exam period beginning December 11 is Friday, December 4 at 11:59 pm. Exams taking place before December 11 must still be booked 7 days in advance.
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 5 to December 12 inclusive).
Last day of Winter Session Term 1 classes for most faculties.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 2 and Period 7 Exams (December 7 to December 12 inclusive).
Go Global: Application deadline for 2027 Exchange, Summer Abroad, and Global Seminars programs. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.
Winter Session Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 11 to December 22 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (December 14 to December 18 inclusive).
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.
Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application (for students with a Term 2-only student loan) available to students online through Workday between December 15 and January 15, closes at midnight PST. 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.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
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, Monday, January 4, 2027.
Christmas Day. University closed.
Boxing Day (in lieu). 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.
January
New Year's Day. University closed.
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.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 (January 4 to January 29 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 (January 4 to February 26 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 (January 4 to January 29 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 (January 4 to February 12 inclusive).
Start of Winter Session Term 2 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 3 (January 5 to February 5 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 7 to March 11 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
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 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 2026/27 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 2026/27 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 9 to January 16 inclusive).
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2027 Summer Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2027/28 Winter Session.
General deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC and are seeking readmission for the 2027/28 Winter Session.
General deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2027/28 Winter Session.
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.
Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund.
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.
Meeting of the Senate.
Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (classes cancelled except EDCP_V 320) (all options).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).
February
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 (February 1 to February 26 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 (February 1 to February 26 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 8 to February 11 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 3 Exams (February 8 to February 13 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 15 to February 19 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 15 to February 26 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 16 to May 7 inclusive) (Secondary option).
Meeting of the Senate.
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (February 22 to March 25 inclusive).
March
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 (March 1 to March 26 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 (March 1 to April 23 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 (March 1 to March 26 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 (March 1 to April 9 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 8 to April 9 inclusive).
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses for most bachelor degree programs.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May.
Meeting of the Senate.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Good Friday. University closed.
Easter Monday. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 (March 29 to April 23 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 (March 29 to April 23 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 4 Exams (March 30 to April 3 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended Practicum (EDUC_V 418 or EDUC_V 419) begins (March 30 to June 4 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
April
Last day for sponsored students to submit an application to have their tuition fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 (May to August). Students who do not submit their application by the deadline will be required to pay by the payment due date 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 5 to April 9 inclusive).
Centre for Accessibility: Deadline for students with approved accommodations to book accommodated exams with the Centre for the final exam period beginning April 16 is Friday, April 9 at 11:59 pm. Exams taking place before April 16 must still be booked 7 days in advance.
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.
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.
Last day of Winter Session Term 2 classes for most faculties.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: Period 4 Exams (April 12 to April 17 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 2-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 12 to April 23 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 12 to May 14 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.
Winter Session 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.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 19 to April 23 inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate.
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 26 to September 3 inclusive).
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 26 to May 7 inclusive).
End of Winter Session Term 2 for most faculties.
Last day of Winter Session Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL_V 235) begins (April 27 to May 9 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.
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.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in May.
2026/27 Winter Session ends.
Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via Workday and are available until June 1.
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 2027 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2027, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is 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 2027 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2027, the deadline for completing program requirements is April 19.
Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.
May
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2027/28 Winter Session for BSC.
Student Housing: 2026/27 Winter Session residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.
Start of Summer Session classes for Vantage One Science, Engineering, and Arts programs.
Student Housing: Year Round residence contracts start.
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 10 to June 17 (exams June 21 to June 25 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 (May 10 to June 4 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 (May 10 to May 21 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 371 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 (May 10 to July 2 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 May (May 10 to June 4 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 May-June (May 10 to June 18 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 430) begins (May 10 to May 28 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).
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 2027/28 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, BMLS, and BSGR.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2027/28 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, BMLS and BSGR.
Master of Management (MM) Program: Period 5 Exams (May 17 to May 22 inclusive).
Meeting of the Senate.
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.
Graduate Studies: Last day for withdrawal from installment-based tuition program for 100% refund.
Victoria Day. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 (May 24 to June 4 inclusive).
Spring Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Spring Congregation, Day 2: 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.
Spring Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 430) ends (Secondary option).
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2027/2028 Winter Session for BILS, BUF, and BSNR.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2027/28 Winter Session for BSNR.
Spring Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary option).
June
Online application for Summer Session bursary closes. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date in order to be eligible for General Summer Bursaries.
Spring Congregation, Day 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.
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.
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 mandatory Orientation (June 4, June 5 and June 11).
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 2026/27 Winter Session.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 (June 7 to July 2 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 (June 7 to June 18 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 371 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 (June 7 to July 30 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 June (June 7 to July 2 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 June-July (June 7 to July 16 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 7 to July 9 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC_V 430) begins (June 7 to June 25 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 (June 14 to June 25 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 21 to June 25 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 (June 21 to July 2 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).
July
Canada Day. University closed.
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 5 to August 12 (exams August 16 to August 20 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 (July 5 to July 30 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 (July 5 to July 16 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 July (July 5 to July 30 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
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.
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 1 Exams (July 12 to July 17 inclusive).
Deferred and supplemental examination period (2026/27 Winter Session), weekdays (July 19 to July 30 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 (July 19 to July 30 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 November graduation.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 26 to August 27 inclusive).
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.
August
Last day for sponsored students to submit an application to have their tuition fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 1. Students who do not submit their application by the deadline will be required to pay the first instalment of Winter Session tuition fees by the payment due date to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).
Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2027/28 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.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for August 31 program end date.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 (August 9 to September 3 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM_V 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 (August 9 to October 1 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 491-495 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 (August 9 to September 3 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM_V 496 6-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 (August 9 to September 17 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 16 to August 20 inclusive).
End of Summer Session Term 2 for most faculties.
Last day of Summer Session Term 2 (August) examinations 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 December 31 program end date.
Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of mandatory Opening Week (August 30 to September 2 inclusive). Please refer to program schedule for exact times and schedule.
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: Summer Period 2 Exams (August 30 to September 4 inclusive).
Mechanical Engineering second-year practicum (MECH_V 220) begins.
2026/27 Academic Year 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 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 2027/28 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 2027/28 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.