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  1. Academic Year 2001/02 - June

    Deadline for submission of Summer Session Bursary Program applications to Office of Student Financial Assistance.

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

    Registration for Winter Session opens today. All students should refer to their admission letter or statement of grades for their individual registration access dates (subject to change).

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 2.

    DE&T course examinations

    Summer Session, Terms 1 and 2: last day for BC Student Assistance Program applications for 2002 (subject to change).

    Last day to submit applications for BC Student Assistance for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 combined.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: last day of classes and clinic.

    Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting May 6 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from previous Winter Session.

    Summer Session, Term 1, some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

    DE&T course examinations

    Deadline for submission to the Office of Student Financial Assistance of entrance scholarship applications from students applying from other post-secondary institutions.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: assessment period begins (June 15 to 21 inclusive).

    Deadline for application for deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session, Term 2. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.

    Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for courses running June 17 to July 26.

    Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 17 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 2.

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2001/02 Winter Session.

    Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive files from departments on North American students accepted for registration in September.

    Affiliation Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

    Affiliation Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid Office.

    Students counting on student loans for the 2002/2003 Winter Session should apply by this date. BC students who apply before June 30 will have their fees automatically deferred for one month.

  2. Academic Year 2013/14 - June

    Graduate Studies: Application for September degree granting and November Congregation opens.

    Last day to submit applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Scholarships for Women in Part-Time Study to Enrolment Services. Enrolment Services must receive the applications by 4:00 pm.

    The online application for Summer Session bursary closes. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date in order to be eligible for General Summer Bursaries.

    Access & Diversity: Last day for booking an exam accommodation for Summer Session Term 1.

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2013/14 Winter Session.

    Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 23 to 27 inclusive).

    End of Summer Session Term 1.

    Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.

    Teacher Education Program, 12-Month Secondary Option: Summer Session Term 1 classes end.

  3. Academic Year 2002/03 - November

    Distance Education and Technology: course start date for November (Term B).

    Distance Education and Technology: course start date for November (Term B).

    Remembrance Day. University Closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff and friends at 10:45 a.m.

    Distance Education and Technology (Term B): Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in November (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 2.

    Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for December examinations.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships: last day for departments to submit nominations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for 2003 Fellowship competition.

    Last day for withdrawal from most two-term courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 3. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Last day of classes for most Faculties.

    Law, all years: last day of classes.

  4. Academic Year 2014/15 - November

    Access & Diversity: Last day to book an exam accommodation for supplemental and deferred examinations (2013 Summer Session).

    Teacher Education Program: Term 1B begins (all options)

    Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am.

    Supplemental and deferred examinations (2013 Summer Session).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day a week practicum resumes (in sponsor schools) (Secondary Option)

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session Term 2.

    Meeting of the Senate

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for departments to submit nominations for Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the 2014 Fellowship competition.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 3 clerkship ends.

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

    November Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    November Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Deadline for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations. Enrolment Services must receive the applications/nominations by 4:00 pm.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for May Graduation.

    November Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

  5. Academic Year 2002/03 - February

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship begins (February 3 - 28 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).

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 10 to March 7 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: midterm break begins (February 13 to 14 inclusive).

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

    Commerce and Business Administration: Master's classes continue (M.B.A. midterm break April 15 to 18 inclusive).

    Law: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.

    Midterm break for most Faculties begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy students: examinations begin (February 17 to 21 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, second- and third-year Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21inclusive).

    Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: classes continue (midterm break March 19 to 21 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 24 to 28 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 24 to May 9 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

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

  6. Academic Year 2014/15 - February

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 5 clerkship begins (February 3 to 28 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Extended practica (EDUC 421 and 430) begins (February 2 to May 15 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    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: 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).

    Family Day. University closed.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2A ends (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options)

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

    Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins for most faculties (February 16 to 20 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2B begins (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options)

    Meeting of the Senate

    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 April 30 program end date.

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in September 2014. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 5 clerkship ends.

  7. Academic Year 2003/04 - June

    Deadline for submission of Summer Session scholarship and bursary applications to Student Financial Assistance.

    Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 12.

    Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: last day of program.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: study and assessment period begins (June 5 to 14 inclusive - subject to change).

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



    Deadline for submission to the Office of Student Financial Assistance of entrance scholarship applications from students applying from other post-secondary institutions.

    Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting May 10 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session, Term 1, some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on Saturday, June 19.

    Summer Session, Terms 1 and 2: last day for BC Student Assistance Program applications for 2004 (subject to change).

    Summer Session Exams (some courses)

    Deadline for application for deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session, Term 2. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.

    Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for courses running June 21 to July 30 (exams July 31).

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2003/04 Winter Session.

    Summer Session, Term 1: Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 21 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 2.

    Affiliation Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Student Financial Assistance Office.

    Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive files from departments on North American students to be admitted for registration in September.

  8. Academic Regulations

    Students will be required to spend two Winter Sessions (i.e., eight months from September to April) on campus as full-time students. In exceptional circumstances, the School and the program will accommodate the needs of working journalists and others who may find it difficult to take more than eight or 12 months away from regular employment.For mor...

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  9. Academic Year 2015/16 - June

    Graduate Studies: Application for September degree granting and November Congregation opens.

    Last day to submit applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Scholarships for Women in Part-Time Study to Enrolment Services. Enrolment Services must receive the applications by 4:00 pm.

    May Congregation, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    The Summer General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between May 2 and June 1, 2016, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November 2016 Graduation.

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2015/16 Winter Session.

    Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 20 to 24 inclusive).

    End of Summer Session Term 1.

    Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 1 ends (Secondary Option).

  10. Academic Year 2004/05 - October

    Alumni Reunion Weekend (October 1 to 3 inclusive).

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students planning to graduate in November.

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: 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 outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office of Master's and Doctoral theses for Fall graduation.

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Awards for students with disabilities: last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

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

    Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis Master's degrees for Fall graduation.

    Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for Winter Blackout.

    Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (October 25 to November 5 inclusive)

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year, RHSC and RSPT examinations (October 26 to 29 inclusive).

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

    Language Proficiency Index(LPI):Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2005 (Winter Session, Term 2).

  11. Academic Year 2016/17 - November

    Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 2 (January to 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).

    Access & Diversity: Last day to book an exam accommodation for supplemental and deferred examinations (2016 Summer Session).

    Deadline for new clients with a disability or medical condition to register with Access and Diversity for exam accommodations for December formal exams.

    Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am.

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session Term 2.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Supplemental and deferred examinations (2016 Summer Session).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day a week practicum resumes (in sponsor schools) (Secondary Option).

    November Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    November Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

    Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    November Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration in May. Later 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 Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.

  12. Academic Year 2004/05 - April

    Access and Diversity Office: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.

    Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session for courses starting May 9.

    Deadline to submit documentation for admission to the Film Production Diploma for currently attending UBC students.

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

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

    Summer Session: Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session 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 11 to avoid financial hold procedure (See Fees Section - published in Calendar).

    Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: practica begin (April 4 to June 24 inclusive).

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

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

    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 11 to 15 inclusive).

    Law: Examinations begin.

    April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 12 to 26 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

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

    Students applying for student loan via the BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) for the 2005 Summer Session will have their Term 1 Summer Session tuition fees automatically deferred until June 7, 2005 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 2005 Summer Session Term 1.

    Forestry, third year: FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 17 to 30 inclusive).

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

    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.

    Law, all years: last day of examinations.

    Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology Field School begins (EOSC 428) (April 27 to May 1 inclusive).

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

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, second year students: Geology Field School begins (EOSC 223) (April 28 to May 4 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, third year students: Geology field school begins (EOSC 328) (April 28 to May 11 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.

    Deadline to apply for change of Faculty to the Theatre Design and Technology Certificate for the 2005/2006 Winter Session.

    2004/05 Winter Session ends.

  13. Academic Year 2016/17 - February

    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: 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 submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2A ends (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options).

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

    Family Day. University closed.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2B begins (Elementary 12-Month and Middle Years options).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins for most faculties (February 20 to 24 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in September 2017. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting 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.

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

    Access & Diversity: Deadline for requests for admissions special consideration on disability-related grounds.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship begins (February 27 to March 24 inclusive).


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