Winter Session Term 2 courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Programs: First day of Period 4 (March 6 – April 15).

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA): First day of Period 4 (March 11 – April 12).

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

Meeting of the Senate.

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

Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).

Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (Monday, March 25 to Friday, April 19 inclusive).

Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 8 begins (Monday, March 25 to Friday, April 19 inclusive).

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

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

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 2013. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

Graduate Studies: 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.

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship begins (April 2 to April 26 inclusive).

Student Financial Assistance & Awards: Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.

Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Elementary and Middle Year Options: Extended practicum begins (April 2 to June 28 inclusive).

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.

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

Term 2 examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (April 10 to April 24 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 15 to 19 inclusive).

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

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.

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

2012/13 Winter Session ends.

Last day of Term 2 examinations for most faculties.

Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology field school begins (EOSC 428, April 25 to April 29 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 26 to May 2 inclusive).

Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): Geology field school begins (EOSC 328, April 26 to May 17 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 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 2013 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2013, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is April 19, 2013.

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 2012/13 Winter Session Term 2. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2013, the deadline for completing program requirements is April 19, 2013.

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

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth year assessment period begins (December 1 to December 7 inclusive).

December examinations begin for most Faculties, day and evening classes (December 4 to December 17 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

Law, all years: December examinations begin.

Student Exchange Programs: application deadline for Education Abroad Programs (EAP) and Canadian Exchange Programs (CANEX).

Supplemental and deferred examination period (Summer Session).

Meeting of the Senate.

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

Last day of December examinations for most Faculties.

Law, all years: last day of December examinations.

Christmas Day. University closed.

Boxing Day. University closed.

Reduced student services in some departments. Most student services departments are closed until Wednesday, January 2, 2002.

Deadline for application of deferment of tuition fee payment for Winter Session Term 2 for new and returning students not registered in Winter Session Term 1. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.

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 2015. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

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

Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first instalment of tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2014/15 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.

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 and February degree granting.

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 12 to 16 inclusive).

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

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

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

End of Summer Session Term 2.

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

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

UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close for Summer Session 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 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 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: Application for November degree conferral and November Congregation opens.

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

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.

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 2014/15 Winter Session Term 1. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2014, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday 22 August 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 August 31 program end date. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2014, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday 22 August 2014.

Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2014/15 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 19, 2014 for permission to take this late sitting.

Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2014/15 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 19, 2014 for permission to take this late sitting.

2013/14 Academic Year ends.

Labour Day. University closed.

2002/03 Academic Year begins.

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.

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

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 $25.00 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 $25.00 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.

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 2003/04 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System 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.

B.C. Students: By this date, your application for student loan must have been received and assessed by the Ministry of Advanced Education.

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 Information System remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.

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

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

Last day to apply for UBC Work Study. Applications must have been received by Student Financial Assistance and Awards in Brock Hall by 4:00 pm.

Out-of-Province Students: By this date, Student Financial Assistance and Awards must have either received your 2002-2003 student loan documents or received a copy of an official notification of award from your home province attached with your UBC Work Study application.

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.

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

Alumni Day.

2014/15 Academic Year begins.

Labour Day. University closed.

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.

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.

Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1A/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).

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship begins (September 3 to 27 inclusive).

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 undergraduate 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 15, 2014, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2014/15 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.

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.

Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (September 25 to December 11 inclusive) (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options)

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship ends.

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

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

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session for courses starting May 1.

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

UBC Entrance Scholarship deadline.

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

Law, all years: last day of classes.

Law: Examinations begin.

Last day of classes for most Faculties.

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

April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 14 to 30 inclusive).

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

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

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

Meeting of the Senate.

Good Friday. University closed.

Forestry, third year: FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 20 to May 3 inclusive).

Easter Monday. University closed.

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

Rehabilitation Sciences, third-year Occupational Therapy: clinical fieldwork begins (April 21 to July 11 inclusive).

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 Library of all Master's and Doctoral theses for Spring graduation.

Law, all years: last day of examinations.

2002/03 Winter Session ends.

Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.

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 Studies for August 31 program end date and September degree granting.

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.

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 14 to April 29 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 Senate

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

Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

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

2014/15 Winter Session ends.

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 2015, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Thursday April 16, 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 April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2014/15 Winter Session Term 2. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2016, the deadline for completing program requirements is Thursday April 16, 2015.

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

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

BC Day. University closed.

Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (August 3 to 21 inclusive).

Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting August 3 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

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 2004. Out-of-Province students may be granted permission write on August 28th if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to {E|First-Year.English@ubc.ca|the First-Year English Office}.

International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 09 to 27 inclusive, and ongoing).

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

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

Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 20, with exams on August 20 or 21.

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

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

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

Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on Saturday, August 21.

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 21 to 29 inclusive).

Summer Session Exams (some courses)

Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 23 to 27 inclusive).

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

International Student Services orientation week for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (August 25 to 27 inclusive).

2003/04 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.

BC Day. University closed.

Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership, All Pillars – Summer Bootcamp APPP 504 begins (August 2-August 19); exams: August 22-August 26

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.

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 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.

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).

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

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

End of Summer Session Term 2.

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

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

Jump Start 2016: The arrival date for Jump Start at UBC’s Vancouver campus participants (a first-year orientation and transition program for new international students).

Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership All Pillars – Summer Bootcamp APPP 504 exams begin (August 22-August 26)

Jump Start 2016: Summer immersion program ends. The year-long transition portion of the program will commence on the first day of the Winter Session.

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 27 to September 3).

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

2015/16 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 2016/17 Winter Session Term 1. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2016, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, 12 August 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 August 31 program end date. IMPORTANT: For students planning for degree granting in September 2016, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday, 12 August 2016.

BC Day. University closed.

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.

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

Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting August 2 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 Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by Out-of-Province students intending to take a first-year English course in September 2005. Out-of-Province students may be granted permission write on August 28th if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to {E|First-Year.English@ubc.ca|the First-Year English Office}.

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

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

Access and Diversity Office: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 20.

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

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

General Bursary Program applications available from Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

Work Study Program applications available from Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

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.

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

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

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

Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either the evening of August 19 or on Saturday August 20.

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 20 to 28 inclusive).

Summer Session Term 2 examinations.

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

International Student Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (August 31 to September 2 inclusive).

2004/05 Academic Year ends.

2016/17 Academic Year begins.

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

Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test for International applicants taking first-year English beginning in Winter 2016/17 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 2016 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.

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.

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).

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, 2016, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2016/17 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.

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.