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  1. Academic Year 2008/09 - August

    Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for Winter 2009 Term 1 and Term 2 MECH courses.

    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 2009. Out-of-province students may be granted permission to write on Saturday, September 5, 2009, if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to the First-Year English Office: First-Year.English@ubc.ca.

    BC Day. University closed.

    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 2010. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Last day for withdrawal from most three-week courses starting July 27 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 5 to 23 inclusive, and ongoing).

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 14.

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

    ASSIST: An intensive academic orientation for new International students (August 13 to 26 inclusive).

    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 9 to avoid financial hold procedure. See Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships in the Calendar.

    Summer Session Term 2: Most courses end. Examinations are held either the evening of August 14 or on Saturday August 15.

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

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

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences close for summer session students.

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 23 to August 29 inclusive).

    Mechanical Engineering 2nd year practicum (MECH 220) begins.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31, 2009, program end date.

    2008/09 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.

  2. Academic Year 2020/21 - 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.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 02, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 02, 2021 to Friday, August 27, 2021 inclusive).

    Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) & Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) Professional Programs MEL and MHLP Professional Programs APPP 504 Business Acumen for Technical Leaders begins (August 3 to August 20; exams August 23 to 27.

    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: Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

    Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries and 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.

    Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 16 to 20 inclusive).

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

    End of Summer Session Term 2.

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

    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.

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (Saturday August 21 to Saturday August 28).

    Forestry, third- year: Field Schools (FRST 350 and FRST 351) begin (Saturday August 21 to Saturday August 28).

    UBC Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.

    2020/21 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 2020/21 Winter Session Term 1.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for August 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2021/22 Winter Session Term 1.

    Jump Start 2021 for students living in Residence: Jump Start - UBC’s official orientation for all first-year student coming to UBC from high school.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: New Student Program Orientation Monday, August 30, 2021.

    Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 452 In-person bootcamp begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Thursday, September 2, 2021 inclusive).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Mandatory Opening Week (August 30 – September 3, 2021). Please refer to program schedule for exact dates.

    Jump Start 2021 for commuter students: Jump Start - UBC’s official orientation for all first-year student coming to UBC from high school.

  3. Academic Year 2009/10 - September

    2009/10 Academic Year begins.

    GALA - International Student Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (September 3 to September 5 inclusive).

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for International applicants taking First-Year English beginning in Term 1, and also residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines. Note: Contact the First-Year English Office (first-year.english@ubc.ca) by July 15, 2009 for permission to take this late sitting.

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences open.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2010/11 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    2009/10 Winter Session Term 1 begins for most faculties.

    Classes begin for 2009/10 Winter Session day and evening courses for all faculties not already in session.

    Commerce and Business Administration (B.Com. second-year): Orientation day.

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

    Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs. All classes are replaced by the Imagine UBC Day. See Imagine UBC for a list of participating programs and exceptions.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship begins (September 8 to October 2 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Options, Elementary Year 1 of 2, NITEP Year 4: Orientation day. (Term 1, September 8 to December 4 inclusive). Elementary Year 2 of 2 and NITEP Year 5: Extended practicum begins (September 8 to December 4 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for payment of September instalment 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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Vancouver Calendar, Fees).

    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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Vancouver Calendar, Fees).

    General University Bursaries: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards. Students must have received their 2009/10 student loans to be eligible for the General Bursaries.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    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.

    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.

    Access & 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.

    Student Financial Assistance & Awards: Deadline date for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations.

  4. Academic Year 2021/22 - September

    2021/22 Academic Year begins.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 continues (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 continues (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 2 continues (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 1/2 continues (Monday, August 2, 2021 to Friday, September 10, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 2/3 continues (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, October 8, 2021 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event of all new domestic and international graduate students.

    International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.

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

    Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 1 at 9:00 am.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral level) and external awards administered through the University (i.e. CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral “CGS D”) for 2022-23 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), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 and Period 4 (September 7 – October 8, 2021).

    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 are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 1.

    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.

    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.

    LAW: 2021S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 13 to 17 inclusive).

    Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 13 – October 23, 2021).

    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 15, 2021, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2021-22 session, have their enrolment confirmed with the lender by the bursary application deadline, 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.

    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.

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

    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.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, November 19, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 4-week Practicum Block 3 begins (Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021 inclusive).

    Flexible PharmD program: 6-week Practicum Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, November 5, 2021 inclusive).

    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.

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

  5. Academic Year 2009/10 - April

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration September 2010. 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 Summer Session tuition fees.

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

    Good Friday. University closed.

    Easter Monday. University closed.

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

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

    Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: Mid-term break begins (April 12 to 16 inclusive).

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 & 2 (May - August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their tuition fees by May 12 for Summer Session Term 1 and by July 14 for Summer Session Term 2 to avoid financial hold procedures.

    Students applying for student loans via the StudentAid BC (SABC) for the 2010 Summer Session will have their Term 1 Summer Session tuition fees automatically deferred until June 6, 2010, if their SABC 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.

    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 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 p.m.

    Term 2 examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (April 19 to May 1 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 19 to 23 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for April 30, 2010, program end date.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

    Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, and First Nations Awards: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for April 30, 2010, program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 p.m. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2009/10 Summer term. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2010, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is April 16, 2010.

  6. Academic Year 2014/15

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  7. Academic Year 2021/22 - April

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

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

    LAW: Term 2 (April) Law examinations begin (April 11 to 27 inclusive).

    Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 12 to April 27 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule, except the Saturday and Sunday between Good Friday and Easter Monday in 2022.

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

    No exams to be scheduled.

    No exams to be scheduled.

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

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 18 – April 29, 2022).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 18 – May 28, 2022).

    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 2022 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 2022 Congregation.

    International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 24 – May 7, 2022).

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

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

    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 2022 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2022, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 22, 2022.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2022/23 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2022, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday April 22, 2022.

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

    2021/22 Winter Session ends.

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

  8. Academic Year 2010/11 - August

    BC Day. University closed.

    Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2011/12 Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 MECH courses.

    Summer Session Term 2: First day of classes for courses running August 2 to 19 (exams August 20).

    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 2012. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 3 to 21 inclusive, and ongoing).

    Summer Session Term 2: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most three-week courses starting the week of 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.

    Summer Session Term 2, three-week courses starting the week of August 2: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses.

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

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

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 2 courses ending August 19.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for December 31, 2011 program end date.

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

    Last day for Graduate Students employed as 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 instalment of tuition fees by September 7 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).

    Jump Start: An intensive academic orientation for new International students (August 17 to 31 inclusive).

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

    Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 21 to August 27 inclusive).

    UBC Student Housing and Hospitality Services: Residences close for summer session students.

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

    2010/11 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.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31, 2011 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 2011/12 Winter Session Term 1.

  9. Academic Year 1999/00 - September

    Faculty of Graduate Studies Orientation Day.

    Labour Day. University closed.

    1999/2000 Academic Year begins.

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

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

    Imagine UBC: first day orientation for new students. 100-level classes (day and evening) starting in September and meeting more than once a week will not meet on September 7, the first day of class. However, on September 7th 100-level classes starting at or after 6:00pm and meeting only once a week will proceed as scheduled.

    Law, first year: orientation begins.

    Law, second and third years: classes begin.

    Student Information System available for registration and course changes for Winter Session.

    Graduate Studies: last day for payment of September installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will have their registration, release of grades, and related activity placed on financial hold, and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar only).

    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 have their registration, release of grades, and related activity placed on financial hold, and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Part Fees section - published in Calendar only).

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for November graduation.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Disability Resource Centre: new client orientation

    Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for changes in 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 a "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    International Student Services Orientation for late-arriving international and exchange students.

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

    Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-theses Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or faculty graduate offices for students wishing to graduate in November.

  10. Academic Year 2022/23 - December

    Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.

    Application deadline for Canadian direct entry high school students wishing to be considered for a First Round Offer of Admission.

    Graduate Studies: Application deadline for students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (Master’s level) and CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s “CGS M”.

    Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2022. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as or if requested in the online application. The information that Canadian applicants submit in their Personal Profile when applying to UBC will be used for admissions and for Presidential Scholars Award consideration.

    Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency III (December 3 – December 10, 2022).

    LAW: Last day of classes for LAW.

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

    LAW: Term 1 (December) Law examinations begin (December 8 to 22 inclusive)

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date.

    Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 11 to 22 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.

    Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange, Global Seminar.

    Go Global: Select Summer Abroad programs. Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2023/2024 academic year and Summer 2023 summer exchange and study abroad. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of experiences.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2022 and January 15, 2023, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

    Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).

    Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.

    Student Housing: Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Winter Session Term 1–only residents.

    Student Housing: Totem Park, Place Vanier, and Orchard Commons Residences close at 12 noon for the holiday break and all residents required to vacate at that time. Will reopen at noon, Sunday, 8 January 2023.

    Christmas Day.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of Christmas Day. University closed.

    Reduced services in most departments until 4 January 2023.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.

  11. Academic Year 2011/12 - September

    2011/12 Academic Year begins.

    GALA: International Student Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (September 1 to September 3 inclusive).

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for International applicants taking First-Year English beginning in 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 23, 2011 for permission to take this late sitting.

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

    Labour Day. University closed.

    2011/12 Winter Session Term 1 begins for 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.

    Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2012/13 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship begins (September 6 to 30 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Options, Elementary Year 1 of 2, NITEP Year 4: Orientation day. (Term 1, September 6 to December 2 inclusive). Elementary Year 2 of 2 and NITEP Year 5: Extended practicum begins (September 6 to December 2 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for payment of September instalment 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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Student Financial Assistance & Awards: The General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 15, 2011, closes at midnight. Student Financial Assistance & Awards must also have confirmed students’ full-time enrolment on their 2011/12 student loans by this date in order for applicants 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. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Consult your courses in the 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. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1-2 courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 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. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1-2 courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.

    Term 1-2 courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship ends.

  12. Academic Year 1999/00 - February

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Graduate Studies: last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for sending to the external examiner in time for Spring graduation. (Note: the final oral examination cannot be held until a minimum of 8 weeks has passed after transmission of a thesis to the external examiner).

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

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

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

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

  13. Academic Year 2011/12 - April

    Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for North American students to be admitted for registration September 2012. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

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

    Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Summer Session Terms 1 and 2 (May to August) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their tuition fees by May 9 for Summer Session Term 1 and by July 11 for Summer Session Term 2 to avoid financial hold procedures.

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

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

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

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

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

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

    Term 2 examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (April 11 to April 25 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.

    Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 16 to 20 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis master's degrees for May 2012 graduation.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for April 30, 2012 program end date.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for May 2012 graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 7 clerkship ends.

    2011/12 Winter Session ends.

    Last day of Term 2 examinations for most faculties.

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

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

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

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

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies for April 30, 2012 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2012 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2012, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is April 20, 2012.

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

  14. Academic Year 2000/01 - August

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

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

    BC Day. University closed.

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

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

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

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

    Deadline for application for deferment of Winter Session tuition payment date. Students who do not meet the deferment deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

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

    Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session tuition fees. Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

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

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

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

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

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

    2000/01 Academic Year ends.

  15. Academic Regulations

    The Faculty will conduct a year-end evaluation at the conclusion of year one. Students who, in a consensus opinion of full-time program faculty, are not making satisfactory progress will be asked to leave the program.A grade of 68% is required as a passing grade for all design studio courses (LARC_V 501, 502, 503, 504, 505) or any substituting clas...

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