Academic Year 2022/23 - All

2022/23 Academic Year begins.

Applications open for November Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Winter Session.

Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Create New Student Orientation: First-day orientation program for all new undergraduate students.

First day of classes.

Start of Winter Session Term 1.

International Student Info Session

Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University awards and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) should check with the College of Graduate Studies for internal student deadlines.

Tuition fees due. 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 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Last day for undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries.

The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 15, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date and have assessed unmet financial need to be eligible for the Winter General Bursary.

Term 1 courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter 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 course drop/withdrawal dates.

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

Full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses: Last day for changes 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 course drop/withdrawal dates.

Full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Meeting of the Senate.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.

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 the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in November. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

Meeting of the Senate.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the November Degree Conferral date.

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

Applications open for February Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Winter Session Term 1 midterm break (November 7 to 11). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.

Remembrance Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Term 1 courses: 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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Meeting of the Senate.

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

Application deadline for the UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award.

Application deadline for the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program.

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

Full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1 and 2) courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for December examinations.

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 11 to 22 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the exam schedule.

Go Global: Application deadline for summer and term-based Exchange. (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline). Summer, Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split-year exchange.

Application for the Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary becomes available via the Student Service Centre and is available until January 15.

Applications open for May Degree Conferral (undergraduate students). Undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in June. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

Meeting of the Senate.

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

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close at 12 noon for the holiday break and all residents are required to vacate prior to this time. Residences will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2023.

Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Term 1–only residents.

Christmas Day.

Boxing Day. University closed.

Reduced services in most departments until January 3, 2023.

Holiday in lieu of Christmas Day. University closed.

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

Holiday in lieu of New Year's Day. University closed.

Start of Winter Session Term 2.

Winter Orientation - the official welcome for students joining UBC's Okanagan campus in January.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences reopen at noon to new and returning students.

Tuition fees due. Last day for payment of second instalment of fees for registration and course changes made 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 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).

Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of degree program or a change of campus for the 2023 Winter Session.

Deadline for students to apply for admission for the 2023 Summer Session.

Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2023 Summer Session. Note: not all degree programs accept applications to the Summer Session.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in February. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre

The Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15 and January 15, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for the Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.

Applications open for May Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Term 2 courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for 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 a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

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

Go Global: Summer program deadline for select experiences. Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.

Meeting of the Senate.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the February Degree Conferral date.

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. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Winter Session Term 2 midterm break begins (February 20 to 24 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.

Meeting of the Senate.

Last day for undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in June. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.

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

Term 2 courses: 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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific course drop/withdrawal dates.

Meeting of the Senate.

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

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for April examinations.

Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Last day of classes for most faculties.

Last day for graduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to have their degree conferred in May. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.

Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 17 to 28 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the May Degree Conferral date.

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

Meeting of the Senate.

Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate prior to 12 noon.

2022/23 Winter Session ends.

Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.

Last day for sponsored students to submit applications 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 the 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.

Application for the Summer General Bursary becomes available online via the Student Service Centre and is available until June 1.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2023 Winter Session Residence application deadline for first year guarantee (must accept academically by June 1). To confirm you meet the first year guarantee criteria please visit Student Housing and Hospitality.

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.
 

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students at 12 noon.

Start of Summer Session Term 1. 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.

Meeting of the Senate.

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).

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. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.

Victoria Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) 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 course drop/withdrawal dates.

Applications open for September Degree Conferral (graduate students).

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2023 Winter Session- deadline to accept academically to be considered as first year guarantee for Student Housing (must have applied to housing by May 1st). To confirm you meet the first year guarantee criteria please visit our Student Housing and Hospitality.

Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date and have assessed unmet financial need to be eligible for the General Summer Bursaries.

UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 1.

UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 2.

Applications open for November Degree Conferral (undergraduate students). Undergraduate graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November. Applications must be submitted online through the Student Service Centre.

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.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 1 courses.

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

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.

Canada Day.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Last day of Summer Session Residence Contract for Term 1–only residents; residents are required to vacate prior to 12 noon.

Holiday in lieu of Canada Day. University Closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Summer Session Term 2-only residents move-in

Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 4 to August 11 (exams August 15 to 19). For important deadlines such as 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.

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).

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 full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2): Last day for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 and 2) with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.

Students who are planning to apply for the Winter Session General Bursary should apply for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is recommended that students apply for loans as early as possible in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.

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.

Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.

BC Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.

Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 2.

Summer Session Term 2: Last day of classes for most faculties.

Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 15 to 19 inclusive).

Application for the Winter General Bursary becomes available on the Student Service Centre and is available until September 15.

Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries open.

End of Summer Session Term 2.
 

Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
 

Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students at 12 noon.

New Undergraduate Student Early Orientation (Jump Start) August 30 to September 3.

2022/23 Academic Year ends.

Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the September Degree Conferral date.

Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) tuition fees.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to have their degree conferred in September. Application is made online through the Student Service Centre.