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  1. Academic Staff

    ProfessorM. Beauchamp, B.A. (Exeter), M.A. (Qu.), Ph.D. (Birmingham)J. -S. Blouin, D.C., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Laval)R. C. Boushel, B.A. (Acadia), M.A. (S.Flor.), D.Sc. (Boston)M. G. Carpenter, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo)R. C. Chua, B.Sc. (Simon Fraser), M.Sc. (McM.), Ph.D. (Simon Fraser)G. E. J. Faulkner, B.Ed. (Syd.), M.Sc. (Exeter), Ph.D. (Lough.)J. ...

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  2. Academic Year 2015/16 - November

    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 May. Later recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 3 clerkship begins (November 2 to November 27 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum begins (November 2 to November 13 inclusive) (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 (2015 Summer Session).

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

    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.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 3 clerkship ends.

  3. Academic Year 2003/04 - February

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 2 to 27 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (February 2 to May 7 inclusive).

    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 $30.00 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).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: midterm break begins (February 12 to 13 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 13 to 16 inclusive).

    Law: midterm break begins (February 16 to 20 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: midterm break begins (February 16 to 20 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy students: examinations begin (February 16 to 20 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, second- and third-year Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 16 to 20 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: classes continue.

    Midterm break for most Faculties begins (February 16 to 20 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.

    Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by all students intending to take a first-year English course in Summer Session 2004 (Terms 1 and 2).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 23 to 27 inclusive).

    Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 23 to May 7 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Application deadline for Summer Session and Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 courses .

    UBC Entrance Scholarship deadline.

  4. Academic Year 2015/16 - February

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 5 clerkship begins (February 1 to 26 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Extended practica (EDUC 421 and 430) begin (February 1 to May 13 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 15 to 19 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 and Postdoctoral 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 and Postdoctoral Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in September 2016. 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.

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship begins (February 29 to March 24 inclusive).

  5. Academic Year 2004/05 - June

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

    Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 6: 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 11.

    Access and Diversity Office: recommended dates for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending June 17.

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

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: study and assessment period begins (June 4 to 14 inclusive - subject to change).

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

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

    Deadline to submit documentation for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) degree for the 2005/2006 session.

    General and Entrance Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards by students entering UBC from other post-secondary institutions, or returning to UBC after a year or more of absence.

    Deadline to submit admission application documentation for B.Sc. (Pharmacy).

    Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting May 9 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session, Term 1, some courses end. Examinations are held either in the evening of June 17 or Saturday June 18.

    Summer Session Term 1 (some courses) examinations.

    Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for courses running June 20 to July 30.

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2004/05 Winter Session.

    Summer Session, Term 1: Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 20 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre 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 August 2.

    Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance and Awards.

    Deadline to apply for the Linguistics Diploma for the 2005/2006 Winter Session for currently attending UBC students.

    Deadline to submit admission application documentation for the B.En.D. (Environmental Design) program.

    Students applying for student loan via the BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP)for the 2005 Winter Session will have their Term 1 and Term 2 tuition fees automatically deferred for one month 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 apply for re-admission for students returning to the same program for the 2005/2006 Winter Session.

    Deadline to submit documentation for admission or change of Faculty for the 2005/2006 Winter Session.

  6. Academic Year 2016/17 - June

    Congregation Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

    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.

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

    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 September degree granting.

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

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of Opening Weekend (June 2-3, 2017).

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of classes for Summer Period 1 courses (June 5 – July 7, 2017).

    Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2016/17 Winter Session.

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

    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 August 31 program end date.

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

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

    Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 26 to 30 inclusive).

    End of Summer Session Term 1.

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

  7. Academic Year 2005/06 - November

    Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations from departments for overseas International students to be admitted for registration in May.

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

    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 May. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for Spring graduation.

    Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships: last day for students to submit applications to Departments for 2006 Fellowship competition.

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships: last day for departments to submit nominations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for 2006 Fellowship competition.

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

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

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

    Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 3. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (if required).

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

  8. Academic Year 2017/18 - October

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 5 to December 7 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option)

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees 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 outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2017 Summer Session.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 exam week (October 10 – 14, 2017).

    Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A 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 submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date and February degree granting.

    Last day for applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services for awards for students with disabilities. Enrolment Services must receive the application by 4:00 pm.

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 17 to December 5 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Deadline for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations. Enrolment Services must receive the Faculty nominations/application packages by 4:00 pm. Students will need to submit their applications earlier to their faculty by the faculty specific deadline. Contact Faculty for specific deadlines.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master's degrees for November graduation.

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

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

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of classes for Period 2 courses (October 23 – November 24, 2017).

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

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of classes for Period 2 and Period 7 courses (October 30 – December 1, 2017).

    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).

  9. Academic Year 2005/06 - March

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

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of program prior to mid-term break.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies in time for Summer Blackout.

    Student Mobility Programs: Deadline to apply for a summer student exchange program (deadlines subject to change, please check the Go Global website to confirm).

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: mid-term break (March 13 to 17 inclusive).

    Summer Session: Student Service Centre available for registration for all courses (subject to change). All students should refer to their admission letter or to the Student Services Centre for individual registration access dates. Most courses run: Term 1 (evening courses) May 8 to July 28 inclusive (exams July 29); Term 2 (daytime courses) July 10 to August 18 inclusive (exams August 19).

    Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most Bachelor's degree programs.

    Dentistry, D.M.D. fourth year: Exam period (March 20 to 24 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 27 to April 21 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Elementary 12-month and Middle Years final examinations begin (March 27 to 28 inclusive).

    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 8.

    Deadline to submit documentation for admission to the Applied Creative Non-fiction Diploma for 2006/2007 Winter Session for currently attending UBC students.

  10. Academic Year 2017/18 - March

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test by students intending to take a first-year English course in Summer 2018 (Terms 1 and 2).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of classes for Period 4 courses (March 5 – April 6, 2018).

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

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

    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.

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

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2B ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session Term 1.

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

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

    Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.

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

  11. Academic Year 2006/07 - July

    Canada Day. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of Canada Day, Sunday, July 1, 2007. University closed.

    Law: Supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 3—July 12 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Elementary September start, Middle Years, and 12 Month Secondary September start: Classes begin for Summer Session, Term 2 dates (July 3—August 10), (July 3—20 and July 23—August 10). 12-Month Elementary and Secondary, incoming July start programs: Classes begin for Summer Session Term 2 (July 3—20, July 23—August 10, July 23—August 17).

    Summer Session, Term 1: Last date for withdrawal from most 3-credit courses starting June 18 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Some courses begin (July 9—August 17 (exams August 18).

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last day for withdrawal from most 3-credit courses starting July 9 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: Tuition due date.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most 6-credit/six-week courses starting July 9 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Deadline for the completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by BC students (including students who are non-BC residents studying at BC educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course in September 2007.

    Applications open for the Work Study Program.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most 3-credit/three-week courses starting July 9 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 1, for courses ending July 27.

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 23—August 3 inclusive).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit "Appointment of External Examiner" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for December 31, 2007 program end date.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Last date for withdrawal from most 6-credit/six-week courses starting July 9 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

    Summer Session Term 1: Most classes end. Examinations are held either the evening of July 27 or Saturday July 28.

    Summer Session Term 2: Some classes end. Examinations are held either the evening of July 27 or Saturday July 28.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for August 31, 2007 program end date.

    Summer Session, Term 2: Some courses begin (July 30—August 17, exams August 18).

  12. Academic Year 2018/19 - July

    Canada Day. University closed.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, July 01, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, July 01, 2019 to Friday, July 12, 2019 inclusive).

    Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 2 to August 9 (exams August 13 to 17). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    Law: 2018W Supplemental and 2018W Term 2 deferred Examinations begin (July 2 to 12 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2 begins (all options).

    Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 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 information.

    Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. 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).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, July 15, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019 inclusive).

    Students who are planning to apply for the Winter General Bursary in August-September should have applied for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is also recommended that students apply by this date in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session.

    Access & Diversity: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session courses starting in September 2019.

    Summer Session Term 2: Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Master of Management (MM) Program (Dual Degree): First day of classes for Summer Period 2 courses (July 22 – August 31, 2019).

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 22 to August 2 inclusive).

    Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2019/20 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.

    Teacher Education Program: Summer Session Term 2 ends (all options).

    Applied Science: MEL and MHLP Professional Programs APPP 504 Bootcamp begin (July 29 to August 16); exams August 19 to 23

    Last day to submit online applications for Awards for Women in Part-Time Study.

  13. Academic Year 2007/08 - October

    On-line application opens for 2008 Summer Session and the 2008/09 Winter Session including change of program/campus for the 2008/09 Winter Session.

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

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 1 clerkship ends.

    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 Vancouver Calendar Chapter III).

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 2 clerkship begins (October 9 to November 2 inclusive).

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

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

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

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

    Awards for students with disabilities: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2007 Summer Session.

    Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (October 15 to 26 inclusive).

    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 December 31, 2007, program end date.

    Language Proficiency Index (LPI) : Deadline for completion of the LPI for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2008 (Winter Session, Term 2).

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

  14. Academic Year 2019/20 - October

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 1 to December 10 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 3 to December 12 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

    Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees 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 outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A 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 submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date.

    Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

    Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2019 Summer Session.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Deadline for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations. Enrolment Services must receive the Faculty nominations/application packages by 4:00 pm. Students will need to submit their applications earlier to their faculty by the faculty specific deadline. Contact Faculty for specific deadlines.

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

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

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

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

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 4 begins (Monday, October 28, 2019 to Friday, November 22, 2019 inclusive).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 2 and Period 7 (October 28 – December 7, 2019).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 2 (November 4 – December 14, 2019).

    Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Winter Period 2 (October 28 – December 7, 2019).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 28 to November 8 inclusive) (all options).

    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 6 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).

  15. Academic Year 2007/08 - March

    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 2008. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit "Appointment of External Examiner" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for August 31, 2008, program end date.

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

    Summer Session: Registration for Summer Session 2008 opens (subject to change). All students should refer to the Student Service Centre for individual registration access dates. Most courses run: Term 1 (evening courses) May 5 to July 25 inclusive (exams July 26); Term 2 (daytime courses) July 7 to August 15 inclusive (exams August 16).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences (fourth year): Block 6 clerkship ends.

    Good Friday. University closed.

    Easter Monday. University closed.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences (fourth year): Block 7 clerkship begins (March 25 to April 18 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Teacher Education Program: Practica begin for 12-Month Elementary options and Middle Years program (March 26 to June 20 inclusive).

    Crane Resource Centre: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session for courses starting May 5.


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