2013/14 Academic Year begins.

Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2014/15 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

Labour Day. University closed.

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 3 to 27 inclusive).

Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Options, NITEP Year 4: Orientation day. (Term 1, September 3 to December 13 inclusive).

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).

International Welcome: International Student Orientation for visiting (including Tec de Monterrey-UBC and Korea University-UBC joint academic programs), transfer, and exchange students attending Winter Session Term 1 (see the August 15, 2013 entry for information related to Jump Start 2013, a first-year transition program for first-year degree-seeking international and Aboriginal students).

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

The General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 16, 2013, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2013/14 student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

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.

Observance of Opening of West Coast National Event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Classes are suspended for students in most programs to permit UBC faculty, staff, and students to direct attention to this event and its significance.

Meeting of the Vancouver 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.

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship ends.

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 2 clerkship begins (September 30 to October 25 inclusive).

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

Medicine, M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Training Program: application deadline.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year only: midterm break begins (February 4 to 8 inclusive).

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

Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 31. 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 $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 11 to March 8 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: midterm break begins (February 14 to 15 inclusive).

Commerce and Business Administration: Master's classes continue (M.B.A. midterm break April 16 to 19 inclusive).

Law: midterm break begins (February 18 to 22 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.

Midterm break for most Faculties begins (February 18 to 22 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: midterm break begins (February 18 to 22 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy students: examinations begin (February 18 to 22 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, second- and third-year Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 18 to 22 inclusive).

Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: classes continue (midterm break March 20 to 22 inclusive).

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

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 25 to March 1 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 25 to May 10 inclusive).

Meeting of the Senate.

International Students: application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2.

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 Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration September 2014. 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.

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

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

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 12 to April 30 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 14 to 18 inclusive).

Meeting of the Vancouver Senate.

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 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 Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master's degrees for May graduation.

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

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

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

2013/14 Winter Session ends.

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

Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate 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 2014 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2014, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Thursday April 17, 2014.

Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate 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 2013/14 Winter Session Term 2. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2014, the deadline for completing program requirements is Thursday April 17, 2014.

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

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by Out-of-Province students intending to take a first-year English course in September 2003. Out-of-Province students may be granted permission write on August 30th if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to .

BC Day. University closed.

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System available for courses starting in September (Term A).

Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

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

International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 11 to 29 inclusive, and ongoing).

Deadline for application for deferment of Winter Session tuition payment date. Students who do not meet the deferment deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 8 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November.

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

Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session tuition fees. 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 installment of tuition fees by September 4 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: first day of program (subject to change).

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 23 to 31 inclusive).

Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 25 to 29 inclusive).

Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: first day of program (subject to change).

International Student Services orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (August 27 to 29 inclusive).

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by International students intending to take a first year English course in September 2003. "International" denotes students who reside outside Canada and attend school in their country of residence. International students should e-mail for permission to write on this date.

2002/03 Academic Year ends.

BC Day. University closed.

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

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

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

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

Jump Start 2014: The two-week summer immersion portion of Jump Start begins (a first-year transition program for new international and Aboriginal students).

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 17 to 21 inclusive).

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 17 to August 23 inclusive).

End of Summer Session Term 2.

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

Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting and Congregation applications 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.

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

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

Jump Start 2014: Summer immersion program ends. The year-long transition portion of the program will commence on the first day of the Winter Session.

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

2014/15 Academic Year ends.

Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate 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 2015/16 Winter Session Term 1. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2015, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is 21 Friday August 2015.

Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate 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 2015, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday 21 August 2015.

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

Labour Day. University closed.

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

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

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for September (Term A).

General Bursary Program applications available from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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, Elementary, Middle Years and Secondary: orientation. Students in Year 2 of 2-Year Elementary: practicum begins (September 2 to November 28 inclusive).

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

2003/04 Academic Year begins.

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, 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 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. Student 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 the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

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

Disability Resource Centre: new client orientation.

Graduate Studies: students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC) for 2004/05 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

Graduate Studies: last day for departments to allocate 2003/2004 Graduate Entrance Scholarships to graduate students new to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Distance Education and Technology: Student Service Centre closes for DE & T 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 for withdrawal from most Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System 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 day for completion of Bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.

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

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

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 students wishing to graduate in November. Deadlines differ for some graduate departments. Students should check with their respective departments or Faculties.

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

Alumni Day.

Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations from departments for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in January.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.