There are a variety of start and end dates for course sections. Scroll through the tabs below forDeadline Datesfor Fall, Winter, Summer, Trades & Apprenticeship.
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- Key Academic Year Dates2024-25to 2028-29
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Fall 2024 - Credit programs - 14 weeks
Start date:Sept. 3 | End date: Dec. 7
Date | Deadline |
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Aug. 13 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
Sept. 2 | 100% Refund Deadline |
Sept. 9 | Course Add/Drop Deadline |
Sept. 9 | 80% Refund Deadline |
Sept. 16 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
Dec. 7 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to the list of non-standard course sections
Winter 2025 - Credit programs - 14 weeks
Start date:Jan. 6 | End date: Apr. 12
Date | Deadline |
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Dec. 9 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
Jan. 5 | 100% Refund Deadline |
Jan. 12 | Course Add/Drop Deadline |
Jan. 12 | 80% Refund Deadline |
Jan. 20 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
Apr. 12 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Other lengths:If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to thelist of non-standard course sections (available Oct. 9).
Summer 2025 - Credit programs
There arethree separate Summer start datesfor credit programs. Make sure you're checking the correct dates!
Credit programs May start - 14 weeks
Start date:May 5 | End date: Aug. 9
Date | Deadline |
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Apr. 14 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration |
May 4 | 100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) |
May 11 | Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission |
May 11 | 80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid). Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund |
May 20 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 14and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20are due immediately |
Aug. 9 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Credit programs May start - 7 weeks
Start date:May 5 | End date:Jun. 21
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Date | Deadline |
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Apr. 14 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration |
May. 4 | 100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) |
May. 11 | Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission |
May. 11 | 80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid). Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund |
May. 20 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 14and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20are due immediately |
Jun. 21 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Credit programs July start - 7 weeks
Start date:Jul. 2 | End date:Aug. 19
Date | Deadline |
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Apr. 14 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration |
Jul. 1 | 100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) |
Jul. 8 | Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission |
Jul. 8 | 80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid). Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund. |
May 20 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 14and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20are due immediately |
Aug. 19 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the standard dates below, refer to thelist of non-standard course sections(available Feb. 12).
Trades Foundation
Deadlines for Add/Drop, Refunds and Last Day to Drop/Audit without Academic Penalty, refer to the list of Trades Foundation Course Section Deadlines for Summer 2024 andFall 2024. Fee deadlines will beprovided by Registration at the time of seat offer.
Apprenticeships
Sept. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31 2025
Aug. 2024
Aug. 5- B.C. Day (closed)
Aug. 10- Last day of instruction for 14-week courses
Aug. 12 - 20- Final Exam period for 14-week courses
Aug. 19- Last day of instruction for most 7-week Jul./Aug. courses
Aug. 20 - 22- Final Exam period for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses
Aug. 28-Office of the Registrar- all departments (closed)
Aug. 31-Application to Graduatedeadline. Visitto apply
Sept. 2024
Sept. 2-Labour Day (closed)
Sept. 3- Fall instructional period begins
Sept. 3 - Oct. 15- Fall 2024Bursary ApplicationsOpen
Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (closed)
Oct. 2024
Oct. 14- Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Oct. 15- Fall 2024Bursary ApplicationsDeadline
Oct. 17- (B.C. provincial earthquake preparedness)
Oct. 18- Final Exam Schedule posted on
Nov. 2024
Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day (closed)
Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 - Graduation ApplicationOpen
Dec. 2024
Dec. 7- Last day of instruction.Listing for non-standard course sections
Dec. 9 - 17- Final Exam Period
Dec. 16 - Jan. 27- Winter 2025Bursary ApplicationsOpen
Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 - Holiday Break (closed)
Dec. 31 - Graduation ApplicationDeadline
Jan. 2025
Jan. 2 - College re-opens
Jan. 6- Winter Instructional period begins
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Feesand List of non-standard course sections
Jan. 27- Winter 2025Bursary Applications Deadline
Feb. 2025
Feb. 14- Final Exam Schedule posted on
Feb. 17- Family Day (closed)
Feb. 18 - 21- Reading Break
- Trades/Apprenticeship programs and courses do not observe Reading Break
Feb. 19- Office of the Registrar (all departments) closed
Feb. 21- College Conversations Day (closed)
Feb. 21- T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate available
Mar. 2025
Mar. 15 - Apr. 30 - Graduation ApplicationOpen
Apr. 2025
Apr. 12- Last day of instruction.Listing for non-standard course sections
Apr. 14 - 25- Final Exam Period
Apr. 18- Good Friday (closed)
Apr. 21- Easter Monday (closed)
Apr. 30 - Graduation ApplicationDeadline
May 2025
May 5- Summer Instructional Period begins for 14-week and 7-week May/June courses
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Feesand List of non-standard course sections
May 16- Final Exam Schedule posted on (courses starting in May)
May 19- Victoria Day (closed)
Jun. 2025
Jun. 18 - 19- Convocation Ceremonies. Visit to apply (due Apr. 30)For students who completed program requirements in 2024S, 2024F, 2025W
Jun. 21- Last day of instruction for 7-week May/June courses
Jun. 24 - 26 - Final Exam Period for 7-week May/June courses
Jul. 2025
Jul. 1 - Canada Day (closed)
Jul. 2 - Summer Instructional Period begins for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
Jul. 15 - Aug. 31 - Graduation ApplicationOpens
Jul. 18- Final Exam Schedule posted on (courses started in July)
Aug. 2025
Aug. 4- British Columbia Day (closed)
Aug. 9- Last day of instruction for 14-week courses
Aug. 11 - 19- Final Exam period for 14-week courses
Aug. 19 - Last day of instruction for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses
Aug. 20 - 22 - Final Exam Period for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses
Aug. 31 - Graduation ApplicationDeadline
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