Academic Year 2013/14
September
Sunday, 1 September 2013
2013/14 Academic Year begins.
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2013/14 should check with the College of Graduate Studies for internal student deadlines.
Monday, 2 September 2013
International Student Orientation.
Labour Day. University closed. Library open.
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Start of Winter Session Term 1.
Create: First-day orientation program for all students. Classes are cancelled to allow students to attend the all-day orientation. See Create New Student Orientation for more information.
Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A and B) courses.
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
First day of classes.
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).
Monday, 16 September 2013
Student Services and Financial Support: The General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 16, 2013, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2013/14 student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.
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.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
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, and to receive a 100% refund of tuition fees. 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.
Friday, 20 September 2013
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, and to receive a 100% refund of tuition fees. 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 1-2) courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day to withdraw from most Winter Session term 1 (September to December) and Distance Education Term A courses to receive a 50% refund of tuition fees.
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day to withdraw from most Winter Session Term 1 (September to December) and Distance Education Term A courses to receive a 25% refund of tuition fees.
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October
Friday, 4 October 2013
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).
Friday, 11 October 2013
Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A 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.
Monday, 14 October 2013
Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Library open.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
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November
Friday, 1 November 2013
Last day for sponsored students to submit applications to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization for Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay their second instalment of tuition fees by January 6 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).
Monday, 11 November 2013
Remembrance Day. University closed. Library open.
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Winter Session Term 1 mid-term break. Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities open.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session Term 2.
Friday, 22 November 2013
Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B 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.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Go Global: Round 1 application deadline for Exchange and Research Abroad (United States of America, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Iceland and Japan).
Friday, 29 November 2013
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for December examinations.
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December
Monday, 2 December 2013
Last day for graduate students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session, Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 4 to 19 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Student Services and Financial Support: The information that Canadian applicants submit in their personal profile when applying to UBC will be used for admissions and for Major Entrance Scholarship consideration. Students wishing to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 10, 2013. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 grades as requested in the online application.
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Christmas Day. University closed.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Boxing Day. University closed.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Reduced student services in most departments until January 6, 2014.
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January
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
New Year's Day. University closed.
Monday, 6 January 2014
Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C and D) courses.
Start of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin, all faculties.
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
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).
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of degree program or a change of campus for the 2014 Summer Session. Note: not all degree programs accept applications to the Summer Session.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2014 Summer Session. Note: not all degree programs accept applications to the Summer Session.
Friday, 17 January 2014
Go Global: Round 1 application deadline for Exchange and Research Abroad (Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada, or Latin America). Term 1, Term 2, full-year, split-year, and summer opportunities.
Monday, 20 January 2014
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses without withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student’s academic record, and to receive a 100% refund of tuition fees. Student 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 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.
Friday, 24 January 2014
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Distance Education Term D 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.
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most Winter Session Distance Education Term D courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day to withdraw from most Winter Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses to receive a 50% refund of tuition fees.
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Friday, 31 January 2014
Student Services and Financial Support: Application deadline for UBC Entrance Awards. Student Services and Financial Support must receive the application by 4:00 pm.
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of degree program or a change of campus for the 2014/15 Winter Session.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2014/15 Winter Session.
Graduate Studies: Deadline for applications for 2014/15 to receive consideration for Graduate Entrance Scholarships.
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February
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day to withdraw from most Winter Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses to receive a 25% refund of tuition fees.
Friday, 7 February 2014
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, 10 February 2014
Family Day. University closed. Library open.
Friday, 14 February 2014
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C 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.
Monday, 17 February 2014
Winter Session, Term 2 mid-term break begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities open.
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Friday, 28 February 2014
Last day for 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, 14 March 2014
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Friday, 28 March 2014
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
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April
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session Term 1.
Student Services and Financial Support: Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.
Last day for graduate students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction 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).
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.
Monday, 7 April 2014
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 11 to 30 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the College of Graduate Studies for June 2014 graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Friday, 18 April 2014
Good Friday. University closed. Library open.
Monday, 21 April 2014
Easter Monday. University closed. Library open.
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Wednesday, 30 April 2014
2013/14 Winter Session ends.
Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in June.
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May
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Student Services and Financial Support: General Summer Bursary Program applications become available online via the Student Service Centre.
Friday, 9 May 2014
Go Global: Round 2 application deadline for Exchange and Research Abroad. Term 2 and split-year opportunities only. Limited partner institutions available.
Monday, 12 May 2014
Distance Education: Start date for Summer Session (Terms A and B) courses. 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.
Start of Summer Session Term 1. First day of classes for term running from May 12 to June 27 (exams June 23 to 27). 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, 14 May 2014
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, 15 May 2014
Meeting of the Okanagan Senate.
Monday, 19 May 2014
Victoria Day. University closed. Library open.
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session Term 2.
Friday, 23 May 2014
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.
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June
Monday, 2 June 2014
Student Services and Financial Support: Last day to submit applications for Affiliation Scholarships and Affiliation Bursaries to Student Services and Financial Support. Student Services and Financial Support must receive the applications by 4:00 pm.
Student Services and Financial Support: The online application for Summer Session bursary closes. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment on their student loans by this date in order to be eligible for General Summer Bursaries.
Thursday, 5 June 2014
UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 1.
Friday, 6 June 2014
UBC Okanagan campus Convocation, Day 2.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 1 courses.
Friday, 20 June 2014
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Monday, 23 June 2014
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 23 to 27 inclusive).
Friday, 27 June 2014
End of Summer Session Term 1.
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
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July
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
Canada Day. University closed. Library open.
Student Services and Financial Support: 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.
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 2 to August 16 (exams August 12 to 16). 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.
Friday, 4 July 2014
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).
Monday, 7 July 2014
Teacher Education Program: July intake for 12-month Secondary, French, Humanities, Math-Science, Middle School, and Trades Technologies Education specialties. Classes begin for Summer Session, Term 2.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session courses starting in September 2014.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (July 31 to August 17 inclusive, and ongoing).
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August
Friday, 1 August 2014
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 2.
Last day for sponsored students to submit application to have fees billed to a sponsoring organization. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first instalment of tuition fees by September 3 to avoid financial holds procedures (see Fees).
Monday, 4 August 2014
BC Day. University closed. Library open.
Friday, 8 August 2014
Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.
Tuesday, 12 August 2014
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 12 to 16 inclusive).
Friday, 15 August 2014
Student Services and Financial Support: Applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 15.
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 Work Study.
Saturday, 16 August 2014
End of Summer Session Term 2.
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
Sunday, 24 August 2014
International Student Early Orientation (Jump Start) August 24 to August 29. See Jump Start - Okanagan
Friday, 29 August 2014
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations to be approved by the College of Graduate Studies for November 2014 graduation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
2013/14 Academic Year ends.
