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  1. Academic Year 2016/17 - May

    Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 1 to 13 inclusive).

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2017/18 Winter Session Residence application deadline.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Tuesday, May 2 to Monday, May 8 (7 days).

    Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Exchange and Study Abroad opportunities for Term 2 and split-year opportunities only. Limited partner institutions available. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools included in the Round 2 deadline.

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

    Start of Summer Session Term 1, most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 15 to June 22 (exams June 26 to 30). For important deadlines such as the last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording 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.

    Applied Science: MEL in Advanced Materials Manufacturing (AMM) begins (May 15-July 21); exams July 24-28.

    Applied Science: MEL in Clean Energy Engineering (CEEN) Co-op Placement begins (May 15-July 28)

    Applied Science: MEL in Dependable Software Systems (DSS) begins (May 15-July 28); exams June 26-June 30 for Term 1 course. Capstone project has no final exam.

    Applied Science: MEL in Green Bio-Products (GBPR) begins (May 15-July 28); no exam period (course work assessment only).

    Applied Science: MEL in Integrated Water Management (IWME) begins (May 15-July 21); exams Term 1 June 26-June 30, exams Term 2 July 24-July 28.

    Applied Science: MEL in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) Co-op Placement begins (May 15-July 28)

    Applied Science: MEL in Urban Systems (URSY) Co-op Placement begins (May 15-July 28)

    Applied Science: MHLP in Seniors Care (SC) begins (May 15-July 28); no exam period (course work assessment)

    Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Terms A and B). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recording on a student's academic record, last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students attending Summer Session.

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

    Summer Session Term 1: 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).

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session 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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Victoria Day. University closed.

    Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

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

    May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

  2. Academic Year 2005/06 - December

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

    Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 2 (January - April) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their second instalment of tuition fees by January 7 to avoid financial hold procedures (See Fees section in Calendar).

    Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session Term 2 (January - April) tuition fees.

    Law, all years: last day of classes.

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

    Last day of classes for most Faculties.

    Law, all years: December examinations begin.

    Supplemental and deferred examination period (Summer Session).

    December examinations begin for most Faculties, day and evening classes (December 7 to December 21 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

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

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students in time for Winter Blackout.

    Teacher Education Program: Students in Elementary 12 Month and Year 1 of the 2 Year Program, Middle Years and Secondary - last day of classes for Term 1.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: study and assessment period begins (December 10 to 16 inclusive).

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Law, all years: last day of December examinations.

    Last day of December examinations for most Faculties.

    Christmas Day. University closed.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2005. University closed.

    Reduced student services in some departments until January 3, 2006.

  3. Academic Year 2017/18 - December

    Last day of classes for most faculties.

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

    Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.

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

    Students wishing to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2017. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as 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 Major Entrance Scholarship consideration.

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 2 and Period 7 exam week (December 4 – 9, 2017).

    Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 5 to 20 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

    Go Global: Early application deadline for select Exchange and Study Abroad opportunities for Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split-year. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools included in the early deadline.

    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.

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Applications for the Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until January 15.

    Graduate Studies: Application for February degree granting and May Congregation opens.

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

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

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

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 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, Monday, 1 January 2018.

    Christmas Day. University closed.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Reduced services in most departments until 2 January 2018.

  4. Academic Year 2005/06 - January

    New Year's Day. University closed.

    Holiday in lieu of New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, 2006. University closed.

    Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: classes begin.

    Sauder School of Business, Master of Business Administration and Master of Management classes begin.

    Teacher Education Program, Elementary, Middle Years and Updating programs: practica begin (January 3 to 13 inclusive).

    Distance education courses: start date for January (Term C).

    GALA - International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students entering Winter Session Term 2.

    Law, all years: classes begin.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: classes begin.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (January 4 to 27 inclusive).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: Pharmacy Elective block begins.

    Students in year 2 of 2 Year Elementary and Secondary program: courses begin.

    Second term begins, Winter Session: all Faculties, day and evening classes.

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

    Graduate Studies: last day for payment of January installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Last day for payment of second installment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 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 $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

    Graduate Studies: last day for departments to submit renewal recommendations for University Graduate Fellowships.

    Student Mobility Programs: Deadline to apply for a Commerce-specific student exchange program (all regions). Deadlines are subject to change, please check the Go Global website to confirm.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: deadline for application for Pharm.D. program commencing in August 2006.

    Teacher Education Program: Elementary 12 Month and Middle Years - classes begin January 16 to March 24

    Distance Education courses: Student Service Centre closes for distance education courses starting in January (Term C). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawals without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 2 courses.

    Last day to apply for a U-Pass exemption for Term 2 on the Student Service Centre.

    Last day for withdrawal from most Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Student Mobility Programs: Deadline to apply for a student exchange program to Australia, New Zealand and Africa(deadlines are subject to change, please check the Go Global website to confirm).

    Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year; clinical clerkship period begins (January 30 to February 24 inclusive).

  5. Academic Year 2017/18 - January

    New Year's Day. University closed.

    Applied Science: Welcome Day for MEL and MHLP Professional Programs

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of classes for Period 3 courses (January 2 – February 2, 2018).

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.

    Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C and D) courses.

    Start of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin, most faculties.

    International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students entering Winter Session Term 2.

    Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).

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

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day a week practicum begins (January 4 to March 15 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2017/18 Winter Session Term 2.

    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 December 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2017/18 Winter Session Term 2.

    Last day for payment of second instalment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 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. Student 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).

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

    Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (Classes cancelled) (Secondary Option).

    Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2018 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.

    Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2018 Summer Session.

    Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2018 Winter Session.

    Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2018 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for readmission to the same program from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.

    Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary. Available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2017 and January 15, 2018, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their 2017/18 Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

    LAW: 2017W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 15 to 26 inclusive).

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

    Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C 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.

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Go Global: Round 1 application deadline for Exchange and Study Abroad opportunities for Term 1, Term 2, full-year, split-year, and summer opportunities. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools included in the Round 1 deadline.

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Distance Education Term D courses without a 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.

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Distance Education Term D courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for applications for degree granting and Congregation to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have degrees granted in February. Congregation ceremony will be in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.

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

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

    Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options)

    Graduate Studies: Application for May degree granting and May 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 May graduation.

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for the Residence Allocation Process for the 2018/19 Academic Year.

    Teacher Education Program: Term 2 classes end (Secondary Option).

    Teacher Education Program: School-based extended practicum (EDUC 421) begins (January 29 to April 20 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

  6. Academic Year 2006/07 - May

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 1—13 inclusive).

    Deadline for secondary school applicants to submit Commerce supplemental application form.

    Last day for sponsored students to submit applications 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 fees by May 10 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Chapter III).

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

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, second year students: Geology Field School begins (EOSC 223) (May 2—May 9 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences, third year students: Geology field school begins (EOSC 328) (May 2—May 16 inclusive).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology Field School begins (EOSC 428) (May 2—May 6 inclusive).

    Distance education courses: Course start date for Summer Session (Term A).

    GALA — International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students attending 2007 Summer Session.

    Summer Session, Term 1: First day of classes for terms running from May 7—June 15 (exams June 16), and May 7—July 27 (exams July 28).

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

    Summer Session, Term 1: 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 $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Vancouver Calendar Chapter III).

    Crane Resource Centre: Recommended dates for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session courses starting June 18.

    Distance Education courses: Student Service Centre closes for distance education courses starting in May (Summer Session Term 1). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisor to submit "Appointment of Exernal Examiner" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for November graduation.

    Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most 3-credit/six-week courses starting May 8 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Teacher Education program: 12 Month Secondary options: Most classes begin for Term 1 Summer Session (May 14—June 22 inclusive).

    Science One Program: Application deadline.

    Meeting of the Senate

    Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most 6-credit/12-week courses starting May 7 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Victoria Day. University closed.

    Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

    Last date for withdrawal from most 3-credit/six-week courses starting May 7 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

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

    Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

  7. Academic Year 2018/19 - May

    Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.

    Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2019 Winter Session for BSC.

    Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the 2019 Winter Session for BSC.

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2019/20 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.

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

    Start of Summer Session Term 1, most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 6 to June 20 (exams June 24 to 28). For important deadlines such as the 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.

    Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Terms A and B). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 06, 2019 to Friday, May 31, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 06, 2019 to Friday, May 17, 2019 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 06, 2019 to Friday, June 28, 2019 inclusive).

    Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Term 2 and Split-Year Exchange Opportunities. Limited partners institutions available. Please see the Go Global Website for a complete listing of schools in this deadline.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session 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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Secondary Option).

    Applied Science: MEL in Advanced Materials Manufacturing (AMM) begins (May 13-July 19); exams July 22-26.

    Applied Science: MEL in Clean Energy Engineering (CEEN) begins (May 13-July 26); exams June 24-June 28 for Term 1 course. Capstone project has no final exam.

    Applied Science: MEL in Dependable Software Systems (DSS) begins (May 13-July 26); exams June 24-June 28 for Term 1 course. Assignments only in Term 2.

    Applied Science: MEL in Integrated Water Management (IWME) begins (May 13-July 19); exams Term 1 June 24-June 28, exams Term 2 July 22-July 26.

    Applied Science: MEL in Urban Systems (URSY) begins (May 13-July 26); no exam period (course work assessment).

    International Welcome: Orientation for new international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students (including US) attending Summer Session.

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

    Summer Session Term 1: 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).

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

    Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2019 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

    Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2019 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Summer Session Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1-2) 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 drop/withdrawal dates.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Victoria Day. University closed.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 20, 2019 to Friday, May 31, 2019 inclusive).

    Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (to be confirmed).

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

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

    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.

    Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session Distance Education Term A and B courses without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

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

    May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

    Congregation Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

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

  8. Academic Year 2007/08 - December

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

    Law (all years): December examinations begin.

    December examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 5 to 19 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Law (all years): Last day of December examinations.

    Last day of December examinations for most faculties.

    Christmas Day. University closed.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Reduced student services in most departments until January 2, 2008.

  9. Academic Year 2019/20 - 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.

    Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2019. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as 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.

    Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 3 to 18 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

    Go Global: Application deadline for select Go Global Summer Abroad programs (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline).

    Applications for the Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until January 15.

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

    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.

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

    Term 2 Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their 2018/19 Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.

    Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange. Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2020/2021 academic year. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of partner schools.

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

    Meeting of the Senate.

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

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 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 5 January 2020.

    Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) & Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) programs.

    Christmas Day. University closed.

    Boxing Day. University closed.

    Reduced services in most departments until 6 January 2020.

  10. Academic Year 2007/08 - January

    New Year's Day. University closed.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 4 clerkship begins (January 2 to 25 inclusive).

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

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences open for Term 2.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for payment of January installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full. See Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships in the Calendar.

    Last day for payment of second installment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 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 $30.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full. See Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships in the Calendar.

    Term 2 begins, Winter Session: All faculties, day and evening classes.

    Winter GALA: International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students entering Winter Session Term 2.

    Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C) courses.

    Law (all years): Classes begin.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences (first, second, and third year): Classes begin.

    Teacher Education program: Practica begin for 12-Month Elementary options, Elementary Year 1 of 2, NITEP Year 4, and Middle Years (January 7 to 18 inclusive. Term 2 classes begin for Elementary Year 2 of 2 and NITEP year 5.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Deadline for application for Pharm.D. program commencing in August 2008.

    Distance Education: Student Service Centre closes for Distance Education courses starting in January (Term C). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawals without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 2 courses.

    Teacher Education Program: Classes begin for 12-Month Elementary options, Elementary Year 1 of 2, NITEP Year 4, and Middle Years (January 21 to March 20).

    Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 4 clerkship ends.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences (fourth year): Block 5 clerkship begins (January 28 to February 22 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Secondary Options Practicum begins (January 28 to May 9 inclusive).

  11. Academic Year 2019/20 - January

    New Year's Day. University closed.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 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 2019/20 Winter Session Term 2.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for December 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2019/20 Winter Session Term 2.

    Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency I and II (January 4 – 11, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.

    Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C and D) courses.

    Start of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin for most faculties.

    Applied Science: Welcome Day (mandatory) for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) Professional Programs.

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 6, 2020 to Friday, February 28, 2020 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 5 begins (Monday, January 6, 2020 to Friday, January 31, 2020 inclusive).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 3 (January 6 – February 15, 2020).

    International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 2.

    Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).

    Last day for payment of second instalment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 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. Student 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: Orientation Welcome Event for all new domestic and international graduate students.

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

    M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program (Faculty of Medicine): Application deadline.

    Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 9 to March 12 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).

    LAW: 2019W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 20 to 31 inclusive).

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

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

    Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2020 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.

    Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2020 Summer Session.

    Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2020 Winter Session.

    Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2020 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for readmission to the same program from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.

    Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).

    Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses without a 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.

    Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options).

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

    Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Graduate Studies: Application for May degree granting and May Congregation opens.

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Distance Education Term D courses without a 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.

    Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Distance Education Term D courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course 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 May graduation.

    Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (Classes cancelled) (Secondary Option).

    Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2 (Secondary Option).

  12. Academic Year 2008/09 - May

    Deadline for secondary school applicants to submit Commerce supplemental application form.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology field school begins (EOSC 428) (May 1 to May 5 inclusive).

    UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences open for summer studies students.

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 4 to 16 inclusive).

    Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Term A).

    GALA: International Orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students attending 2009 Summer Session.

    Summer Session, Term 1: First day of classes for terms running from May 4 to June 12 (exams June 13), and May 4 to July 24 (exams July 25).

    Graduate Studies: Last day for payment of May 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, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships in the Calendar.

    Summer Session, Term 1: 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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full. See Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships in the Calendar.

    Crane Resource Centre: Recommended dates for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session courses starting June 15.

    Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit "Appointment of External Examiner" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for November graduation.

    Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most six-week courses starting May 4 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Meeting of the Senate

    Distance Education: Student Service Centre closes for Distance Education courses starting in May (Summer Session Term 1). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

    Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most 12-week courses starting May 4 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

    Victoria Day. University closed.

    Teacher Education Program: 12-Month Secondary Options: Most classes begin for Term 1 Summer Session (May 19 to June 26 inclusive).

    Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

    Last day for withdrawal from most six-week courses starting May 5 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

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

    May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

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

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

    Access & Diversity: Recommended dates for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending June 12.

    Crane Resource Centre: Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 6.

  13. Academic Year 2001/02

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  14. Academic Staff

    P. Zandstra, HeadProfessorS. Bamji, Ph.D. (McG.)K. Cheung, Ph.D. (Calif., Berkeley), P.Eng.P. Cripton, Ph.D. (Qu.), P.Eng.C. Eaves, Ph.D. (Manch.)K. Haas, Ph.D. (A.Einstein)P. Hoodless, Ph.D. (Qu.)T. Kieffer, Ph.D. (Br.Col.)M. Levings, Ph.D. (Br.Col.)K. McNagny, Ph.D. (Alabama, Birmingham)I. R. Nabi, Ph.D. (Weizmann Sc.)C. Roskelley, Ph.D. (Br.Col....

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  15. Academic Year 2020/21 - May

    Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.

    Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2021 Winter Session for BSC.

    Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the 2021 Winter Session for BSC.

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Friday, May 7 (7 days).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): EOSC 328 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 24 (22 days).

    Earth and Ocean Sciences: EOSC 428 Hydrogeology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Thursday, May 13 (14 days).

    Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2021/22 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.

    Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 3 to May 14 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, May 28, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, May 14, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, June 25, 2021 inclusive).

    Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of BA 512 Business Strategy Integration (BSI) Experiential Learning (May 4 – September 4, 2021).

    Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Exchange. Term 2 and split-year opportunities only. Limited partner institutions available, please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.

    UBC Student Housing: Residences open for Summer Session students.

    Start of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 10 to June 17 (exams June 21 to 25). For important deadlines such as the 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.

    Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Terms A and B). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.

    International Welcome: Orientation for new international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students (including US) attending Summer Session.

    Summer Session Term 1: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be are placed on financial hold; further registration activity will is not permitted, grades will are not be released, and graduation diplomas will be are withheld. Students will also be are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session 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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

    Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2021 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

    Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2021 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

    Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

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

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 17, 2021 to Friday, May 28, 2021 inclusive).

    Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (May 17 to June 4 inclusive) (Secondary Option).

    Meeting of the Senate.

    Summer Session Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term A and 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.

    Victoria Day. University closed.

    Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (to be confirmed).

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

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

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

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

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, June 25, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, June 11, 2021 inclusive).

    Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, July 23, 2021 inclusive).

    Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of BA 509 Analytics Consulting Internship (May 31 – August 27, 2021).

    May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.


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