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  1. 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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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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).

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Academic Year 2005/06 - April

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

    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 September.

    Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: practica begin (April 3 to June 23 inclusive).

    Summer Session: Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session (May - August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their first instalment of tuition fees by May 10 to avoid financial hold procedures (See Fees section in Calendar).

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

    Law, all years: last day of classes.

    Last day of classes for most Faculties.

    Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: midterm break begins (April 10 to 13 inclusive).

    Law: Examinations begin.

    April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 11 to 28 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Good Friday. University closed.

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

    Students applying for student loan via the BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) for the 2006 Summer Session will have their Term 1 Summer Session tuition fees automatically deferred until June 7, 2006 if their BCSAP application is received and assessed by this date. Students receiving student loan from a province other than BC should contact Student Financial Assistance and Awards before the tuition fee deadline to obtain a deferral.

    Deadline to submit final documentation for admission to the 2006 Summer Session Term 1.

    Easter Monday. University closed.

    Forestry, third year: FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 18 to 28 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 the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office of Master's and Doctoral theses for Spring graduation.

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

    Geography, third year: GEOG 309 field school begins.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for students expecting to graduate in November. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for Fall graduation.

    Law, all years: last day of examinations.

    Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, second year students: Geology Field School begins (EOSC 223) (April 30 to May 6 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, third year students: Geology field school begins (EOSC 328) (April 30 to May 13 inclusive).

    2005/06 Winter Session ends.

  8. Academic Year 2017/18 - April

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

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

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 exam week (April 3 – 7, 2018).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) begins (April 3 to June 8 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for September degree granting.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 4 exam week (April 9 – 14, 2018).

    Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 10 to April 25 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of classes for Period 5 courses (April 16 – 27, 2018).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of classes for Period 5 courses (April 16 – May 18, 2018).

    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 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.

    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.

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary Option).

    Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (tentatively April 22 to 29 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (April 23 to May 11 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    2017/18 Winter Session ends.

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

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

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: EOSC 428 Hydrogeology field school begins: Thursday, April 26 to Wednesday, May 9 (14 days).

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

    Applied Science MEL and MHLP Professional Programs: Last day of Term 2 examinations.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Friday, April 27 to Thursday, May 3 (7 days).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): EOSC 328 Geology field school begins: Friday, April 27 to Friday, May 18 (22 days).

    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 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 2018 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2018, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, 20 April 2018.

    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 2017/18 Winter Session Term 2. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2018, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, 20 April 2018.

  9. Academic Year 2006/07 - August

    Graduate Studies: Expected date for Faculty of Graduate Studies to have received recommendations from departments for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in January.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most 3-credit/three-week courses starting July 30 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test by out-of-province students intending to take a first-year English course in September 2007. Out-of-province students may be granted permission write on September 1 if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to the First-Year English Office, at First-Year.English@ubc.ca.

    BC Day. University closed.

    Last date for withdrawal from most 3-credit/three-week courses starting July 30 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 8 to 26 inclusive, and ongoing).

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 17.

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

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

    General Bursary Program: Applications available on the Student Service Centre.

    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 Vancouver Calendar Chapter III).

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

    Summer Session Term 2: Most courses end. Examinations are held either the evening of August 17 or on Saturday August 18.

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 25 – September 1, inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of final master's and doctoral theses to Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31, 2007 program end date.

    2006/07 Academic Year ends.

    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.

  10. Academic Year 2018/19 - 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).

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

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

    BC Day. University closed.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 05, 2019 to Friday, September 27, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 05, 2019 to Friday, August 30, 2019 inclusive).

    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 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).

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

    Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Awards for students with disabilities open.

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

    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.

    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.

    Jump Start 2019: Jump Start - a first-year transition program for new international students – runs in late August 2019.

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

    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: 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 24 to Saturday August 31).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Opening Week (August 26 – 30, 2019).

    2019/20 Academic Year begins.

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

    Teacher Education Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program Orientation Day (all options).

    Thursday, 29 August 2019 Teacher Education Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program Orientation Day (all options).

    2018/19 Academic Year ends.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2018/19 Winter Session Term 1. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2018, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, August 23, 2019.

    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 2018, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, August 23, 2019.

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

  11. Academic Year 2007/08 - September

    GALA: International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students continues (August 30 to September 1).

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2008/09 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: Start date for September (Term A) courses.

    Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for new students. All 100-level classes are replaced by the Imagine UBC Day, with the single exception of those 100-level classes that start at or after 5:00 pm and meet only once per week.

    Law (first year): Orientation begins.

    Law (second and third years): Classes begin.

    Teacher Education Program: Orientation day for 12-Month Elementary options, Elementary Year 1 of 2, NITEP Year 4, Middle Years, and 12-Month Secondary Options (Term 1, September 4 to November 30 inclusive). Practicum begins for Elementary Year 2 of 2, and NITEP Year 5 (September 4 to November 30 inclusive).

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

    2007/08 Academic Year begins.

    Classes begin for 2007/08 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 Vancouver Calendar Chapter III).

    Last day for payment of first installment 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 $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Vancouver Calendar Chapter III).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship begins (September 10 to October 5 inclusive).

    UBC Work Study: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards. Student Financial Assistance & Awards must receive applications by 4:00 pm. For out-of-province students, Student Financial Assistance & Awards must have received the 2007/08 student loan documents or received a copy of an official notification of award from the home province attached to the Work Study application.

    General University Bursaries: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards. Students must have received their 2007/08 student loans to be eligible for the General Bursaries.

    Distance Education: Student Service Centre closes for Distance Education courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for change of 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 change in registration and 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.

    Access and Diversity Office: New client orientation.

    Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most two-term 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.

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

  12. Academic Year 2019/20 - September

    2019/20 Academic Year begins.

    Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 2/3 begins (Monday, September 2, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 2 begins (Monday, September 2, 2019 to Friday, September 27, 2019 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2019-20 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    Start of Winter Session Term 1 for most faculties.

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

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 (September 3 – October 12, 2019).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 (September 3 – October 25, 2019).

    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 (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: 2019S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 9 to 13 inclusive).

    Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 9 – October 19, 2019).

    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.

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

    Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Awards for students with disabilities.

    The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 16, 2019, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2019/20 student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

    Winter Session 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.

    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.

    Winter Session 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.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 30, 2019 to Friday, November 22, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 3 begins (Monday, September 30, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 inclusive).

  13. Academic Year 2007/08 - April

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

    Students applying to the Summer bursary program should apply for summer government student loans by this date.

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.

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

    Law (all years): Last day of classes.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: Midterm break begins (April 14 to 18 inclusive).

    Forestry (third year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 15 to 25 inclusive).

    Law: Examinations begin.

    Students applying for student loans via the BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) for the 2008 Summer Session will have their Term 1 Summer Session tuition fees automatically deferred until June 7, 2008, if their BCSAP application is received and assessed by this date. Students receiving student loans from a province other than BC should contact Student Financial Assistance & Awards before the tuition fee deadline to obtain a deferral.

    April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (April 15 to 29 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Deadline to submit final documentation for admission to the 2008 Summer Session Term 1.

    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 graduation.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for May graduation.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences (fourth year): Block 7 clerkship ends.

    Geography (third year): GEOG 309 field school begins.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for April 30, 2008, program end date.

    Law (all years): Last day of examinations.

    Last day of April examinations for most faculties.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for April 30, 2008, program end date.

    Science One Program: Application deadline.

    2007/08 Winter Session ends.

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate.

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  15. Academic Year 2019/20 - April

    Friday, 3 April 2020 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.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

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

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

    Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 14 to April 29 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 20 – May 1, 2020).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 20 – May 30, 2020).

    Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 14 – May 29, 2020).

    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 2020 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 2020 Congregation.

    Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (tentatively April 19 to 26 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary Option).

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 25 & April 27 to May 8 inclusive).

    International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 26 – May 9, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (April 27 to May 15 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

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

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

    2019/20 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 2020 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2020, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 17, 2020.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30, 2020 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2019/20 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2020, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday April 17, 2020.

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


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