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  1. Academic Year 2013/14 - March

    Access & Diversity: Deadline for requests for admissions special consideration on disability-related grounds.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship begins (March 3 to March 28 inclusive).

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

    Meeting of the Vancouver Senate.

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D 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 supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31 program end date.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship ends.

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Elementary and Middle Years Options: Term 2 classes end.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship begins (March 31 to April 25 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Elementary and Middle Year Options: Extended practicum begins (March 31 to June 27 inclusive).

  2. Academic Year 2002/03 - July

    Canada Day. University closed.

    Distance Education and Technology: course start date for July (Term B).

    Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 2 to August 8 inclusive).

    Law: supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 3 to July 12 inclusive).

    Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending July 25.

    Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 16 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 2 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Summer Session, Term 2: tuition due date.

    Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 2 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in July (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 2 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 2 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 1.

    Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 21 to August 8 inclusive).

    Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 21 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Summer Session Term 1: all classes end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

    Deadline for the completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by BC students (including students who are non-B.C. residents studying at B.C. educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course in September 2003.

    Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 8.

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 28 to August 8 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for sending to the external examiner in time for November graduation (note: the final oral examination cannot be held until a minimum of 8 weeks has passed after transmission of a thesis to the external examiner).

    Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 21 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

  3. Academic programs

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  4. Academic Year 2014/15 - July

    Canada Day. University closed.

    Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 6 to August 13 (exams August 17 to 21). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in January 2016. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Law: Supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 6 to July 15 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2A begins (all options)

    Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

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

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

    Students who are planning to apply for the Winter General Bursary in August-September should have applied for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is also recommended that students apply by this date in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for the completion of the LPI test by BC students (including students who are non-BC residents studying at BC educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course beginning in September. Newly-admitted students from outside of British Columbia may obtain special permission to write on Saturday, August 29, 2015. To seek permission, write to the First-Year English Office by July 18, 2015.

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session courses starting in September 2014.

    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.

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2A ends (all options).

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 27 to August 7 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2B begins (all options).

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration in January 2016. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

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

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

    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 tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

    Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2015/16 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.

  5. Academic Year 2003/04 - October

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students planning to graduate in November.

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $30.00 and interest will be assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in November (Term B).

    Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis Master's degrees to be awarded in November.

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Library of Master's and Doctoral theses for graduation in November.

    Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Awards for students with disabilities: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid Office.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: deadline for departments to submit nominations for University Graduate Fellowships to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on behalf of the students. Students must contact departments for information regarding deadlines for departmental review.

    Teacher Education Program: BCTF Province-wide PSA Day. All Teacher Education classes cancelled.

    Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (October 20 to 31 inclusive)

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year, RHSC and RSPT examinations (October 21 to 24 inclusive).

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

    Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2004 (Winter Session, Term 2).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year: clinical field work begins for Physical Therapy students (October 27 to November 28 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations from departments for North American Students to be admitted for registration in January.

  6. Academic Staff

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  7. Academic Year 2015/16 - October

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 1 to December 10 inclusive) (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for November graduation.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship ends.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 2 clerkship begins (October 5 to October 30 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 6 to December 8 inclusive) (Secondary 12-Month 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 will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date and February degree granting.

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2015 Summer Session.

    Last day for applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services for awards for students with disabilities. Enrolment Services must receive the application by 4:00 pm.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for applications for degree conferral and Congregation to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master's degrees for November graduation.

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

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI for students intending to take a first-year English course in January (Winter Session Term 2).

    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 tuition fees by January 7 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 2 clerkship ends.

  8. Academic Year 2003/04 - March

    Distance Education and Technology: course start date for March (Term D).

    Faculty textbook adoptions required by the Bookstore for courses beginning in July.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 1 - 26 inclusive).

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

    Summer Session: Student Service Centre available for registration (Graduate Students). All students should refer to their admission letter or to the Student Services Centre for individual registration access dates. Most courses run: Term 1 (evening courses) May 10 to July 31 inclusive; Term 2 (daytime courses) July 12 to August 21 inclusive.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of program prior to mid-term break.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: mid-term break (March 15 to 19 inclusive).

    Distance Education and Technology (Term D): Student Service Centre closes for DE & T courses starting in March. Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing on a student's academic record.

    Teacher Education Program, Elementary 12-month and Middle Years: final examinations begin (March 18 to 19 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-thesis Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or Faculty graduate offices for Spring graduation. Deadlines differ for some graduate departments. Students should check with their respective department or Faculty.

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for Spring graduation. Deadlines differ for some graduate departments. Students should check with their respective department or Faculty.

    Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most Bachelor's degree programs.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: study and assessment period begins (March 22 to 26 inclusive).

    Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.

    Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: practica begin (March 22 to June 18 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 29 to April 23 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: study break begins (March 29 to April 2 inclusive).

    Summer Session: last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session Tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of fees by May 12 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

  9. Academic Staff

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  10. Academic Year 2015/16 - March

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test by students intending to take a first-year English course in Summer 2016 (Terms 1 and 2).

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2B ends (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options).

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D 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 supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for September degree granting.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship ends.

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

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship begins (March 29 to April 22 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Extended practica (EDUC418 or 419, EDUC 430) begin (March 29 to June 24 inclusive) (12-Month Elementary and Middle Year options).

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session Term 1.

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration September 2016. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session tuition fees.

    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 payment due dates to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

    Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.

  11. Academic Year 2004/05 - July

    Canada Day. University closed.

    Law: supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 4 to July 13 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Elementary 12-month, Middle Years, Secondary: classes begin for Summer Session, Term 2 (July 4 to August 12, July 4 to 22 and July 25 to August 12).

    Summer Session, Term 1: Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 20 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 11 to August 20 inclusive).

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 11 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Summer Session, Term 2: tuition due date.

    Deadline to submit documentation for admission to the 2005/2006 Winter Session for the Linguistics Diploma or the Theatre Design and Technology Certificate for currently attending UBC students.

    Deadline for the completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by BC students (including students who are non-BC residents studying at BC educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course in September 2005.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 1.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 11 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 11 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Access and Diversity Office: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending July 30.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies in time for Winter Blackout.

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 25 to August 5 inclusive).

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 11 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students in time for Summer Blackout.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for Fall graduation.

    Summer Session Term 1: all classes end. Examinations are held either the evening of July 29 or Saturday July 30.

    Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either the evening of July 29 or Saturday July 30.

    Summer Session Term 1 and Summer Session Term 2 (some courses) examinations.

    Deadline to apply for the Art History Diploma for the 2005/2006 Winter Session for currently attending UBC students.

  12. Transcript of Academic Record

    Official transcripts are confidential and are only released on request from the student. All transcripts issued to the student are officially sealed in individual envelopes and may be either emailed or mailed to the student or picked up. Transcripts issued to an institution, company, or agency are mailed directly to their address in confidential en...

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  13. Academic Year 2016/17 - July

    Holiday in lieu of Canada Day. University closed.

    Students who are planning to apply for the Winter General Bursary in August-September should have applied for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is also recommended that students apply by this date in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session.

    Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 4 to August 11 (exams August 15 to 19). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in January 2018. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Law: Supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 4 to 14 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2A begins (all options).

    Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    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.

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of Summer Period 1 exam week (July 10 – 15, 2017).

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for the completion of the LPI test by BC students (including students who are non-BC residents studying at BC educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course beginning in September. Newly-admitted students from outside of British Columbia may obtain special permission to write on Saturday, 2 September 2017. To seek permission, write to the First-Year English Office by 15 July 2017.

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of classes for Summer Period 2 courses (July 17 – August 18, 2017).

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session courses starting in September 2017.

    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.

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2A ends (all options).

    Applied Science: MEL in Advanced Materials Manufacturing (AMM) exams begin (July 24-July 28)

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 24 to August 4 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2B begins (all options).

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration in January 2018. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for September degree granting.

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

    Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2017/18 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.

    Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership, all Pillars - on-campus course begins (July 31-August 18); exams August 21-25

  14. Academic Year 2005/06 - October

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students planning to graduate in November.

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office of Master's and Doctoral theses for Fall graduation.

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $30.00 and interest will be assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis Master's degrees for Fall graduation.

    Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Awards for students with disabilities: last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (October 24 to November 4 inclusive)

    Language Proficiency Index(LPI):Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2006 (Winter Session, Term 2).

    Last day for completion of Bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.

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

  15. Academic Year 2017/18 - October

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 5 to December 7 inclusive) (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 will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2017 Summer Session.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 exam week (October 10 – 14, 2017).

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A 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 dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date and February degree granting.

    Last day for applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services for awards for students with disabilities. Enrolment Services must receive the application by 4:00 pm.

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 17 to December 5 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Deadline for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations. Enrolment Services must receive the Faculty nominations/application packages by 4:00 pm. Students will need to submit their applications earlier to their faculty by the faculty specific deadline. Contact Faculty for specific deadlines.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master's degrees for November graduation.

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

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI for students intending to take a first-year English course in January (Winter Session Term 2).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of classes for Period 2 courses (October 23 – November 24, 2017).

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

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of classes for Period 2 and Period 7 courses (October 30 – December 1, 2017).

    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 tuition fees by January 7 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).


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