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  1. Academic Year 1999/00 - February

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

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

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and 31. Students who have not paid the balance of their fees will have their registration, release of grades, and related activity placed on financial hold (see Part V, “Fees”), and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year only: midterm break (February 7 to 11 inclusive).

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

    Law: reading week, lectures cancelled February 14 to 18 inclusive.

    Mid-term break most faculties (February 14 to February 18 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second and third years: midterm break (February 14 to 18 inclusive).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 14 to March 10 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Elementary and Middle Years 12 Month Option: classes continue (mid-term break March 16 and March 17).

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for sending to the external examiner in time for Spring 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 day for graduation applications to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by all students expecting to graduate in May.

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: final examinations (February 15 to February 18 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students: mid-term break (February 21 to February 25 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    International students application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2 courses.

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 28 to May 5, inclusive).

  2. Academic Year 2011/12 - April

    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 2012. 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 May 9 for Summer Session Term 1 and by July 11 for Summer Session Term 2 to avoid financial hold procedures.

    Access & Diversity: Last day for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May 2012.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31, 2012 program end date.

    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.

    Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: Mid-term break begins (April 9 to 13 inclusive).

    Term 2 examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (April 11 to April 25 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 16 to 20 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    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 May 2012 graduation.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for April 30, 2012 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 2012 graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

    2011/12 Winter Session ends.

    Last day of Term 2 examinations for most faculties.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology field school begins (EOSC 428, April 26 to April 30 inclusive).

    UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): Geology field school begins (EOSC 223, April 27 to May 3 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): Geology field school begins (EOSC 328, April 27 to May 18 inclusive).

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 30 to May 12 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for April 30, 2012 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 2012 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2012, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is April 20, 2012.

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

  3. Academic Year 2000/01 - August

    Last date for withdrawal from most 3 credit courses starting July 23 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    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.

    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.

    International Student Services welcome services for newly arriving international and exchange students (August 13 to 31 inclusive, and ongoing).

    Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by all students expecting to graduate in November.

    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 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    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 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: registration and first day of classes.

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 25 to September 2 inclusive).

    Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 27 to 31 inclusive).

    International and Exchange Student orientation week for new international and exchange students begins (August 27 to 31 inclusive).

    Forestry Survey School (FOPR 263) begins (August 29 to September 3 inclusive, plus three successive Saturdays during the term).

    2000/01 Academic Year ends.

  4. Academic Year 2023/24 - April

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

    Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 (May to August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their tuition fees by May 17 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 4 Exams (April 1 – April 6)

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) begins (April 2 to June 7 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

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

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

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

    LAW: Last day of classes.

    Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA): Period 4 Exams (April 15 – April 20).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 2-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 15 - 26).

    Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 15 – May 17).

    Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 16 to April 27 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at May 2024 Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at May 2024 Congregation.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course, Period 5 (April 22 – April 26).

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

    UBC Student Housing: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12:00 pm.

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

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 29 to May 11 inclusive).

    2023/24 Winter Session ends.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2024/25 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2024, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 19.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2024/25 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2024, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, April 19.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.

  5. Academic Year 2012/13 - August

    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 2014. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 1 to 18 inclusive, and ongoing).

    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 2013/14 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.

    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.

    BC Day. University closed.

    Access & Diversity: Last day for booking an exam accommodation for Summer Session Term 2.

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

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

    Student Financial Assistance & Awards: Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.

    Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 13 to 17 inclusive).

    Jump Start 2013: 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.

    Student Financial Assistance & Awards: Applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 16.

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

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 18 to August 24 inclusive).

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

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

    Jump Start 2013: 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.

    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 2013/14 Winter Session Term 1.

    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.

    2012/13 Academic Year ends.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2013/14 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 July 20, 2013 for permission to take this late sitting.

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

  6. Academic Year 2001/02 - August

    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 2002.

    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.

    DE&T course examinations

    Applications for UBC Work Study will be available at Student Financial Assistance and Awards in Brock Hall or you can download an application (students.ubc.ca/workstudy). It is very important that you read the information concerning eligibility, funding and confirmation.

    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 4 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).

    DE&T course examinations

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

    International Student Services airport and welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 23 to September 2 inclusive, and ongoing).

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 24 to September 1 inclusive).

    Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 26 to 30 inclusive).

    Dentistry, D.M.D., first and second years: first day of program.

    International Student Services orientation week for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (August 26 to September 1 inclusive).

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

    Forestry Survey School (FOPR 263) begins (August 28 to September 2 inclusive, plus three successive Saturdays during the term).

    2001/02 Academic Year ends.

    Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by International students intending to take a first year English course in September 2002.

    Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by International students intending to take a first year English course in September.

  7. Academic Year 2023/24 - October

    Statutory holiday in lieu of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 27 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 3 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, October 27 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 3/4 begins (Monday, October 2 to Friday, November 10 inclusive).

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2023 Summer Session.

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

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

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Central study areas of the Irving K. Barber Learning will be open.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and Master of Management (MM) Programs: Period 1 Exams (October 10 – October 15).

    Classes normally scheduled on Thursday, October 12 are cancelled and replaced by classes normally scheduled on a Monday.

    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.

    Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: Winter Period 1 Exams (October 16 – October 21).

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at November Congregation.

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

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of 1-week intensive course (October 23 – October 27).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 23 to November 3 inclusive) (all options).

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

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

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 4 begins (Monday, October 30 to Friday, November 24 inclusive).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management (MM) and Master of Dual Degree (MMDD) Programs: First day of Period 2, Period 7 and Winter Period 2 (October 30 – December 1).

  8. Academic Year 2013/14 - September

    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).

  9. Academic Year 2001/02 - February

    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.

  10. Academic Year 2013/14 - April

    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.

  11. Academic Year 2002/03 - August

    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.

  12. Academic Year 2014/15 - August

    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.

  13. Academic Year 2003/04 - September

    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.


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