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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

    ProfessorM. Beauchamp, B.A. (Exeter), M.A. (Qu.), Ph.D. (Birmingham)J. -S. Blouin, D.C., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Laval)R. C. Boushel, B.A. (Acadia), M.A. (S.Flor.), D.Sc. (Boston)M. G. Carpenter, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo)R. C. Chua, B.Sc. (Simon Fraser), M.Sc. (McM.), Ph.D. (Simon Fraser)G. E. J. Faulkner, B.Ed. (Syd.), M.Sc. (Exeter), Ph.D. (Lough.)J. ...

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  7. Academic Year 2015/16 - September

    2015/16 Academic Year begins.

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

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2015/16 Term 1, and also residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines. Contact the First-Year English Office by 18 July 2015 for permission to take this late sitting.

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session Residences open for Term 1 at 9:00 a.m.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2015/16 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    Start of Winter Session Term 1, most faculties.

    Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A and B) courses.

    Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs. All classes are replaced by the Imagine UBC Day. See Imagine UBC for a list of participating programs and exceptions.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship begins (September 8 to October 2 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1/Orientation Day (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 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).

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

    The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 14 and September 15, 2015, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

  8. Academic Year 2003/04 - April

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session for courses starting May 10.

    Faculty Association General Faculty Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

    Faculty textbook adoptions required by UBC Bookstore for courses beginning in September.

    Law, all years: last day of classes.

    Law: Examinations begin.

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

    Last day of classes for most Faculties.

    Good Friday. University closed.

    Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: midterm break begins (April 12 to 16 inclusive).

    Easter Monday. University closed.

    April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 13 to 27 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Deadline for application of deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session Term 1.

    Deadline for receipt of nominations for entrance scholarships for students enrolling at UBC from Grade 12.

    Forestry, third year: FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 18 to May 1 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Occupational Therapy: final course (RSOT 434) begins.

    Rehabilitation Sciences, third-year Occupational Therapy: clinical fieldwork begins (April 19 to July 9 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: last day of clinical clerkships.

    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 Spring graduation.

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Faculty of Graduate Studies of all Master's and Doctoral theses for Spring graduation.

    Law, all years: last day of examinations.

    2003/04 Winter Session ends.

    Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology Field School begins (EOSC 428) (April 28 to May 2 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, second year students: Geology Field School begins (EOSC 223) (April 29 to May 5 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, third year students: Geology field school begins (EOSC 328) (April 29 to May 12 inclusive).

    Geography, third year: GEOG 309 field school begins.

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Occupational Therapy: last day of classes.

  9. Academic Staff

    K. Al-Solaylee, DirectorProfessorK. Al-Solaylee, B.A. (Ain Shams), M.A. (Keele), Ph.D. (Nottingham)  A. Hermida, B.A. (Hons.) (Staffordshire), M.A. (Coll.Ldn.), PG Dip., Ph.D. (City, Ldn.)  P. W. Klein, B.A. (Penn. State), M.S. (Columbia)  M. L. Young, B.A., M.A. (Calif.), Ph.D. (Tor.)   Associate ProfessorC....

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  10. Academic Year 2015/16 - April

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

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

    Access & Diversity: Last day for booking an exam accommodation for April examinations.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Applied Science: Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care NURS 504 begins (April 11-June 30); no Exams: Project work

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

    Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 12 to 16 inclusive).

    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 May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May 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 May graduation.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

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

    UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12 noon.

    2015/16 Winter Session ends.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): Geology field school begins (EOSC 223, April 29 to May 5 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): Geology field school begins (EOSC 328, April 29 to May 20 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology field school begins (EOSC 428, April 29 to May 12 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2016 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2016, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, 15 April 2016.

    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 April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2015/16 Winter Session Term 2. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2016, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, 15 April 2016.

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

  11. Academic Year 2004/05 - December

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

    Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session Term 2 (January - 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 Section - published in Calendar).

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

    Law, all years: last day of classes.

    Last day of classes for most Faculties.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: study and assessment period begins (December 4 to 10 inclusive).

    Law, all years: December examinations begin.

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Summer Session).

    December examinations begin for most Faculties, day and evening classes (December 7 to December 21 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

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

    Teacher Education Program: Students in Elementary 12 Month and Year 1 of the 2 Year Program, Middle Years and Secondary - last day of classes for Term 1.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Master's and Doctoral theses for December 31st end date.

    Law, all years: last day of December examinations.

    Last day of December examinations for most Faculties.

    Christmas Day. University closed.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2004. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of Boxing Day, Sunday, December 26, 2004. University closed.

    Reduced student services in some departments until January 4, 2005.

  12. Academic Year 2016/17 - August

    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).

    BC Day. University closed.

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

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

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

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

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

    Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 15 to 19 inclusive).

    Applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 15.

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month BEd program ends (all options).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for applications for degree granting and Congregation to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have degrees granted in September. Congregation ceremony will be 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 September degree granting. 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 September degree granting.

    End of Summer Session Term 2.

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

    Graduate Studies: Application for November degree conferral and November Congregation opens.

    UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close for Summer Session students.

    Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership All Pillars on-campus course exams begin (August 21-August 25)

    Jump Start 2017: The summer immersion portion of Jump Start begins - A first-year transition program for new international students). (Proposed date under review)

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of Summer Period 2 exam week (August 21 – 26, 2017).

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date and February degree granting.

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (Saturday August 26 to Saturday September 2).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Opening Week (August 28 – September 1, 2017).

    2016/17 Academic Year ends.

    Graduate Studies: Full day Orientation for all new domestic and international graduate students.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2017/18 Winter Session Term 1. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2017, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, August 18, 2017.

    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 August 31 program end date. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2017, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, August 18, 2017.

    Jump Start 2017: Summer immersion program ends (Proposed date under review).

  13. Academic Year 2005/06 - September

    GALA - International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students continues (August 31 to September 2).

    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.

    Graduate Studies: students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC) for 2006/07 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for International applicants residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines.

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences open.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    Commerce and Business Administration, B.Com and second year: orientation day.

    Distance education courses: start date for September (Term A).

    Imagine UBC: first-day orientation program for new students. All 100-level classes are cancelled today, with the single exception of those 100-level classes which start at or after 6:00 p.m. and meet only once per week.

    Law, first year: orientation begins.

    Law, second and third years: classes begin.

    Teacher Education Program: Students in 12 month Elementary and Year 1 of the 2 Year Elementary, Middle Years and Secondary Options; orientation day. (Term 1: September 6 to December 9 inclusive). Students in Year 2 of 2-Year Elementary: practicum begins (September 6 to December 2 inclusive).

    Work Study job postings appear on the website: students.ubc.ca/workstudy

    2005/06 Academic Year begins.

    Classes begin for 2005/2006 Winter Session day and evening courses for all Faculties not already in session.

    Graduate Studies: last day for payment of September installment of tuition fees. 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 the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Last day for payment of first installment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1st. 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 the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Access and Diversity Office: new client orientation.

    General University Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards. Students must have received their 2005/2006 student loans to be eligible for the General Bursaries.

    UBC Work Study: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards. Student Financial Assistance and Awards must receive the application by 4:00 p.m. For out-of-province students, Student Financial Assistance and Awards must have received the 2005/2006 student loan documents or received copy of an official notification of award from the home province attached with the Work Study application.

    Distance Education courses: Student Service Centre closes for distance education courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 1 courses.

    Last day to apply for a U-Pass exemption for Term 1 on the Student Service Centre.

    Last day for withdrawal from most Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    International Student Services orientation for late-arriving international (including US) and exchange students.

    Last date for change in registration and for withdrawal from most two-term courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on transcript. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.

    Last day for changes between credit and audit for two-term courses.

    Faculty textbook adoptions required by Bookstore for courses beginning in January.

  14. Academic Year 2017/18 - September

    2017/18 Academic Year begins.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2017/18 Term 1, and also residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines. Contact the First-Year English Office by 16 July 2017 for permission to take this late sitting.

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session Residences open for Term 1 at 9:00 a.m.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2017-18 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    Start of Winter Session Term 1, most faculties.

    Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A and B) courses.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of classes for Period 1 and Period 6 courses (September 5 – October 6, 2017).

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

    Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1/Orientation Day (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 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).

    LAW: 2017S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 11 to 15 inclusive).

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

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

    The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 15, 2017, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2017/18 student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

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


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