September
Labour Day. University closed.
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for international applicants residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines.
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2009/10 should check with the College of Graduate Studies for internal student deadlines.
2008/09 Academic Year begins.
NOTE: classes are cancelled today to allow new students to attend Create New Student Orientation.
Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A) courses.
Work Study job postings appear on the Work Study website (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/facultystaff/workstudy.cfm).
Work Study job postings appear on the Work Study website (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/facultystaff/workstudy.cfm).
First day of classes.
Graduate Studies: Last day for payment of September 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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Last day for payment of first instalment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Meeting of the Senate.
General University bursaries: Last day for online applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards. Students must be receiving their 2008/09 student loans and have assessed unmet financial need to be eligible for the general bursaries.
Distance Education: Student Service Centre closes for Distance Education courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for change of registration and for withdrawal without a W standing recorded on a student's academic record.
Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing.
Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 1 courses.
Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most two-term courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing.
October
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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Meeting of the Senate.
Online application opens for 2009 Summer Session and the 2009/10 Winter Session, including change of program/campus for the 2009/10 Winter Session.
Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record.
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2008 Summer Session.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
November
Meeting of the Senate.
Term 1 mid-term break.
Remembrance Day. University closed.
Supplemental and deferred examinations (2008 Summer Session).
Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most two-term courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record.
Access and Diversity Office: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for December examinations.
Last day of classes for most faculties.
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.
December examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 3 - 17 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.
Meeting of the Senate.
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, 2009.
January
New Year's Day. University closed.
UBC Housing and Conferences: Residences open for Term 2.
First day of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin, all faculties.
Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C) courses.
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 $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
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. 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 Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Meeting of the Senate.
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.
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.
Graduate Studies: Deadline for applications for 2009/2010 to receive consideration for Graduate Entrance Scholarships.
February
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Meeting of the Senate.
Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record.
Midterm break begins (February 16 - 20 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities open.
Application deadline for Major Entrance Scholarships and Entrance Bursaries for students entering from high school. Applications must be received by Student Financial Assistance & Awards by 4:00 pm.
Deadline for application to the 2009 Summer Session and the 2009/10 Winter Session, except for Visiting, Unclassified, Access, or Audit students.
Deadline to apply for change of faculty/campus for the 2009/10 Winter Session.
Deadline to submit interim post-secondary transcripts for admission to the 2009 Summer Session and the 2009/10 Winter Session.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.
March
Meeting of the Senate.
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Summer Session: Student Service Centre available for online registration for all courses (subject to change). All students should refer to their admission letter or to the Student Service Centre for individual registration access dates.
Application deadline for Summer Session and Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 courses.
April
Last day for Graduate Students employed as teaching and research assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session tuition fees.
Students applying to the Summer bursary program should apply for summer government student loans by this date.
Access and Diversity Office: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Meeting of the Senate.
Good Friday. University Closed.
Easter Monday. University closed.
April examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 14 - 28 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.
Deadline to submit final documentation for admission to the 2009 Summer Session. Consult the online UBC Okanagan Calendar (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar) or the online Summer Supplement (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar/summer) for more information.
Students applying for student loans through Student Aid BC (SABC) for the 2009 Summer Session will have their Term 1 Summer Session tuition fees automatically deferred until June 6, 2009, if their SABC application is received and assessed by this date. Students receiving student loans from a province other than BC should contact Student Financial Assistance & Awards before the tuition fee deadline to request a deferral.
Last day of April examinations for most faculties.
2008/09 Winter Session ends.
May
Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session.
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 Chapter III, "Fees, Financial Assistance, and Scholarships").
Summer Session, Term 1: Undergraduate Tuition fees due. Last day for payment of May instalment of Graduate Studies Tuition fees.
Meeting of the Senate.
Summer Session, Term 1: First day of classes for terms running May 11 - June 23 (exams June 22 and 23). Consult the online UBC Okanagan Calendar (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar) or the online Summer Supplement (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/calendar/summer) for more information.
Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Term A).
Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most 3-credit/six-week courses starting May 11 without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with W standing.
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.
Victoria Day. University closed.
Last day for withdrawal from most six-week courses starting May 11 with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record.
Access and Diversity Office: Recommended dates for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 1, for courses ending June 12.
June
Registration for the 2009/10 Winter Session opens (subject to change). All students should refer to the Student Service Centre online for individual registration dates.
General University Bursaries: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards. Students must be receiving 2009 Summer student loans to be eligible for the General Bursaries.
UBC Okanagan Convocation.
General and Entrance Scholarships: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards by students entering UBC Okanagan from other post-secondary institutions or returning to UBC Okanagan.
Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2008/09 Winter Session.
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin for most courses.
July
Canada Day. University closed.
Summer Session Term 2: Most courses begin July 6 and run to August 18 (exams August 17 and 18).
Teacher Education Program: July intake for 12-month Secondary, French, Math-Science, Middle School, and Trades Technologies Education specialties. Classes begin for Term 2 (July 6 to 24 and July 27 to August 14).
Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due.
Summer Session Term 2: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most 3-credit/six-week courses starting July 6 without withdrawal standing of W recorded on student's academic record. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with W standing.
Access & Diversity Office: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 1, for courses ending July 24.
Summer Session Term 2: Last date for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most 3-credit/six-week courses starting July 6 with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record.
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 27 - August 7 inclusive).
Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries: Last day for applications to be submitted to Student Financial Assistance & Awards.
Students applying to the Winter Bursary Program in September 2009 should apply for winter government student loans by this date.
August
BC Day. University closed.
International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 5 - 23 inclusive, and ongoing).
Access and Diversity Office: Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 2 courses ending August 14.
Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.
General Bursary Program: Applications available online on the Student Service Centre.
Last day for Graduate Students employed as teaching and research assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session tuition fees.
Work Study job postings appear on the Work Study website (okanagan.students.ubc.ca/facultystaff/workstudy.cfm).
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin for most courses.
2008/09 Academic Year ends.
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test for international applicants residing and attending school outside of Canada at the time of the July or August deadlines.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2009/10 should check with the College of Graduate Studies for internal student deadlines.