Academic Year 2011/12

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

Many faculties offer distance education courses. Check the Student Services Centre for Summer Session courses and scheduling.

Applicants to UBC's Okanagan Campus

Applicants to undergraduate programs should refer to the Application and Document Deadlines for general and program-specific information.

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 Human Resources.

Create New Student Orientation

All classes are cancelled on September 6, 2011 to allow students to attend this first-day orientation. See Create for more information.


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