Academic Year 2021/22
September
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
2021/22 Academic Year begins .
Applications open for November Degree Conferral (graduate students).
Sunday, 5 September 2021
Create New Student Orientation: First-day orientation program for all new students.
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Winter Session.
Monday, 6 September 2021
Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
Tuesday, 7 September 2021
First day of classes.
Start of Winter Session Term 1.
International Student Info Session
Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A and B) courses.
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.
Wednesday, 8 September 2021
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).
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
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, 2021, 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.
Monday, 20 September 2021
Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A 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 and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Thursday, 23 September 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Monday, 27 September 2021
Full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session full-year (Terms 1 - 2) courses and Distance Education Term B 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 and Distance Education Term B 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.
Thursday, 30 September 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed.
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October
Thursday, 7 October 2021
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).
Monday, 11 October 2021
Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
Friday, 15 October 2021
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.
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 29 October 2021
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.
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November
Monday, 1 November 2021
Applications open for February Degree Conferral (graduate students).
Monday, 8 November 2021
Winter Session Term 1 midterm break (November 8 to 12 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Remembrance Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
Friday, 12 November 2021
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.
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 26 November 2021
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.
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December
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
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 Presidential Scholars Award
Thursday, 2 December 2021
Go Global: Application deadline for select Go Global Summer Abroad programs, Research Abroad, and Global Seminar (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline).
Friday, 3 December 2021
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for December examinations.
Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Saturday, 11 December 2021
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.
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange. (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline). Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split-year exchange.
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
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.
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.
Thursday, 23 December 2021
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 Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Term 1–only residents.
Saturday, 25 December 2021
Christmas Day. University closed.
Sunday, 26 December 2021
Boxing Day. University closed.
Monday, 27 December 2021
Reduced student services in most departments until January 4, 2022.
Friday, 31 December 2021
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.
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January
Monday, 3 January 2022
Holiday in lieu of New Year's Day. University closed.
Sunday, 9 January 2022
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences reopen at noon to new and returning students.
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences reopen at to new and returning students.
Monday, 10 January 2022
Start of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin, all faculties.
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Winter Orientation - the official welcome for students joining UBC's Okanagan campus in January
Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C and D) courses.
Friday, 14 January 2022
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).
Saturday, 15 January 2022
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of degree program or a change of campus for the 2022 Winter Session.
Deadline for students to apply for admission for the 2022 Summer Session.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2022 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
Sunday, 16 January 2022
Applications open for May Degree Conferral (graduate students).
Friday, 21 January 2022
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C 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 and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Thursday, 27 January 2022
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.
Monday, 31 January 2022
Final Thesis/Dissertation Approval Deadline to be considered for the February Degree Conferral date.
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February
Monday, 7 February 2022
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).
Monday, 21 February 2022
Family Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins (February 21 to 25 inclusive).
Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Some branches of the Library will be open as well as some other campus facilities.
Thursday, 24 February 2022
Meeting of the Senate.
Monday, 28 February 2022
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.
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March
Friday, 4 March 2022
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Friday, 18 March 2022
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.
Thursday, 31 March 2022
Meeting of the Senate.
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April
Thursday, 7 April 2022
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for April examinations.
Monday, 11 April 2022
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Thursday, 14 April 2022
Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 14 to 29 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.
Friday, 15 April 2022
Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
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.
Monday, 18 April 2022
Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library will be open.
Thursday, 28 April 2022
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 29 April 2022
2021/22 Winter Session ends.
Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.
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.
Saturday, 30 April 2022
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).
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate prior to 12 noon.
Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.
Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.
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May
Sunday, 1 May 2022
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2022 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.
Thursday, 5 May 2022
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.
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students at 12 noon.
Monday, 16 May 2022
Start of Summer Session Term 1. First day of classes for term running from May 16 to June 22 (exams June 25 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.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
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).
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 20 May 2022
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. Student Service Centre remains open for course withdrawals with a W standing. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Monday, 23 May 2022
Victoria Day. University closed. All branches of the Library will be closed.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Summer Session full-session courses (Terms 1 - 2): Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-session (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.
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June
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
Applications open for September Degree Conferral (graduate students).
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2022 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.
Thursday, 9 June 2022
UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 1.
Friday, 10 June 2022
UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 2.
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
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.
Friday, 17 June 2022
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.
Saturday, 18 June 2022
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 1 courses.
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Saturday, 25 June 2022
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 25 to 30 inclusive).
Sunday, 26 June 2022
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.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
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July
Friday, 1 July 2022
Canada Day. All branches of the Library will be closed.
Sunday, 3 July 2022
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Summer Session Term 2-only residents move-in
Monday, 4 July 2022
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.
Thursday, 7 July 2022
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).
Friday, 8 July 2022
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.
Friday, 15 July 2022
Students who are planning to apply for the Winter General Bursary in August-September should have applied for government student loans for the Winter Session by this date. It is also recommended that students apply by this date in order to have funding in place for the beginning of the Winter Session.
Friday, 22 July 2022
Summer Session full-session (Terms 1 - 2) courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Summer Session full-session (Terms 1 - 2) courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
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August
Monday, 1 August 2022
BC Day. University closed. All branches of the Library will be closed.
Friday, 5 August 2022
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.
Monday, 8 August 2022
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of exam accommodation requests for Summer Session Term 2.
Monday, 15 August 2022
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 15 to 19 inclusive).
Applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 15.
Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries open.
Friday, 19 August 2022
End of Summer Session Term 2.
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
Saturday, 20 August 2022
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students at 12 noon.
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
New Undergraduate Student Early Orientation (Jump Start) August 30 to September 3.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
2021/22 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.
