Academic Year 2005/06

The Academic Year begins on September 1, 2005 and ends on August 31, 2006. Classes for most Faculties begin on September 6, 2005. The last day of classes for the Winter Session, Term 1 is December 2, 2005. The last day of classes for Term 2 is April 7, 2006.

Winter Session

The Winter Session is divided into two terms: the first term, generally from early September to late December (although some studies begin in August) and the second term, generally from early January to the end of April (although some studies continue well into the month of May). During the Winter Session classes are offered in the evening as well as in the day.

Summer Session

Term 1 of Summer Session begins in mid-May and continues through July. Term 2 of Summer Session begins in early July and ends in mid-August.

Many Faculties offer distance education courses. Check the Student Service Centre for summer courses and scheduling.

Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays

Where an application deadline falls on a day the University is closed, applications will be accepted on the following working day. Offices are closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Note: all statutory holidays are subject to confirmation by UBC Okanagan Human Resources.

Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry, DMD

Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry DMD undergraduate students will be provided with dates relating to the undergraduate program as soon as all dates are available and confirmed by the respective Faculties.


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