The University of British Columbia

Academic Year 2002/03

September

Monday, 2 September 2002

Labour Day. University closed.

Tuesday, 3 September 2002

2002/03 Academic Year begins.

Classes begin for Winter Session day and evening courses for all Faculties not already in session.

Commerce and Business Administration, B.Com and second year: orientation day.

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for September (Term A).

General Bursary Program applications available from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Imagine UBC: first-day orientation program for new students. All 100-level classes are cancelled today, with the single exception of those 100-level classes which start at or after 6:00 p.m. and meet only once per week.

Law, first year: orientation begins.

Law, second and third years: classes begin.

Work Study job postings appear on the website: students.ubc.ca/workstudy

Wednesday, 4 September 2002

Graduate Studies: last day for payment of September installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Last day for payment of first installment of fees for registration and course changes made before September 1st. Student who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold, no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Friday, 6 September 2002

Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for November graduation.

Thursday, 12 September 2002

Disability Resource Centre: new client orientation.

Friday, 13 September 2002

Graduate Studies: students wishing to apply for University Graduate Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC) for 2003/04 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.

Tuesday, 17 September 2002

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in September (Term A). Last day for registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 1 courses.

Last day for withdrawal from most Term 1 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.

Wednesday, 18 September 2002

Meeting of the Senate.

Friday, 20 September 2002

B.C. Students: By this date, your application for student loan must have been received and assessed by the Ministry of Advanced Education.

International Student Services orientation for late-arriving international (including US) and exchange students.

Last date for change in registration and for withdrawal from most two-term courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on transcript. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with a "W" standing.

Last day for changes between credit and audit for two-term courses.

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

Last day to apply for UBC Work Study. Applications must have been received by Student Financial Assistance and Awards in Brock Hall by 4:00 pm.

Out-of-Province Students: By this date, Student Financial Assistance and Awards must have either received your 2002-2003 student loan documents or received a copy of an official notification of award from your home province attached with your UBC Work Study application.

Thursday, 26 September 2002

Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-thesis Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or Faculty graduate offices for students wishing to graduate in November.

Friday, 27 September 2002

Faculty textbook adoptions required by Bookstore for courses beginning in January.

Saturday, 28 September 2002

Alumni Day.

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October

Tuesday, 1 October 2002

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in November (Term B).

General University Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Friday, 4 October 2002

Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examinations for doctoral students planning to graduate in November.

Monday, 7 October 2002

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; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Friday, 11 October 2002

Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis Master's degrees to be awarded in November.

Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Library of Master's and Doctoral theses for graduation in November.

Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Monday, 14 October 2002

Thanksgiving Day. University closed.

Tuesday, 15 October 2002

Awards for students with disabilities: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards and Financial Aid Office.

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

Meeting of the Senate.

Friday, 18 October 2002

Graduate Studies: deadline for departments to submit nominations for University Graduate Fellowships to the Faculty of Graduate Studies on behalf of the students. Students must contact departments for information regarding deadlines for departmental review.

Teacher Education Program: BCTF Province-wide PSA Day. All Teacher Education classes cancelled.

Monday, 21 October 2002

Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (October 21 to November 1 inclusive)

Tuesday, 22 October 2002

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year, RHSC and RSPT examinations (October 22 to October 25 inclusive).

Friday, 25 October 2002

Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from Summer Session.

Saturday, 26 October 2002

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) for all students intending to take a first-year English course in January 2003.

Monday, 28 October 2002

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year: clinical field work begins for Physical Therapy students (October 28 to 29 inclusive).

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November

Friday, 1 November 2002

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for November (Term B).

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for November (Term B).

Monday, 11 November 2002

Remembrance Day. University Closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff and friends at 10:45 a.m.

Friday, 15 November 2002

Distance Education and Technology (Term B): Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in November (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

Monday, 18 November 2002

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 2.

Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for December examinations.

Wednesday, 20 November 2002

Meeting of the Senate.

Friday, 22 November 2002

Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships: last day for departments to submit nominations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for 2003 Fellowship competition.

Last day for withdrawal from most two-term courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Wednesday, 27 November 2002

Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Thursday, 28 November 2002

Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Friday, 29 November 2002

Fall Congregation ceremonies, Day 3. The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Last day of classes for most Faculties.

Law, all years: last day of classes.

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December

Tuesday, 3 December 2002

December examinations begin for most Faculties, day and evening classes (December 3 to December 17 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.

Law, all years: December examinations begin.

Friday, 6 December 2002

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of program prior to December break.

Saturday, 7 December 2002

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: study and assessment period begins (December 7 to 13 inclusive).

Monday, 9 December 2002

Supplemental and deferred examination period (Summer Session).

Tuesday, 10 December 2002

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in January (Term C).

Sunday, 15 December 2002

Graduate Studies: last day for supervisors to submit "Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis" form to Faculty of Graduate Studies for students expecting to graduate in May. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for spring graduation.

Tuesday, 17 December 2002

Last day of December examinations for most Faculties.

Wednesday, 18 December 2002

Meeting of the Senate.

Thursday, 19 December 2002

Law, all years: last day of December examinations.

Wednesday, 25 December 2002

Christmas Day. University closed.

Thursday, 26 December 2002

Boxing Day. University closed.

Friday, 27 December 2002

Reduced student services in some departments. Most student services departments are closed until Thursday, January 2, 2003.

Tuesday, 31 December 2002

BC Student Assistance Program (BCSAP): last day for applications and appeals for 2002/03 Winter Session (subject to change).

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January

Wednesday, 1 January 2003

New Year's Day. University closed.

Thursday, 2 January 2003

Deadline for application of deferment of tuition fee payment for Winter Session Term 2 for new and returning students not registered in Winter Session Term 1. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: classes begin.

Monday, 6 January 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for January (Term C).

International Student Services orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students entering Winter Session Term 2.

Law, all years: classes begin.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: classes begin.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (January 6 to 31 inclusive).

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: Pharmacy Elective block begins.

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Occupational Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (January 6 through April 18 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, third-year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (January 6 through February 7 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences: second- and fourth-year Physical Therapy classes and second- and third-year Occupational Therapy classes begin.

Teacher Education Program: Elementary and Middle Year practica begin (January 6 to January 17 inclusive)

Second term begins, Winter Session: all Faculties, day and evening classes.

Tuesday, 7 January 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for payment of January installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Last day for payment of second installment of fees for registration and course changes made on or before December 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Wednesday, 15 January 2003

Pharmaceutical Sciences: deadline for application for Pharm.D. program commencing in August 2003.

Thursday, 16 January 2003

Graduate Studies: deadline for departments to submit renewal recommendations for University Graduate Fellowships to the faculty of Graduate Studies on behalf of their students.

Monday, 20 January 2003

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in January (Term C). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawals without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

Last day for changes between credit and audit for Term 2 courses.

Last day for withdrawal from most Term 2 courses without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Student Exchange Programs: application deadline for Education Abroad Programs (EAP) and Canadian Exchange Programs (CANEX).

Wednesday, 22 January 2003

Meeting of the Senate.

Monday, 27 January 2003

Teacher Education Program: Secondary practicum begins (January 27 to May 2 inclusive).

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February

Saturday, 1 February 2003

Medicine, M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Training Program: application deadline.

Monday, 3 February 2003

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship begins (February 3 - 28 inclusive)..

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

Faculty textbook adoptions required by UBC Bookstore for courses beginning in May.

Friday, 7 February 2003

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; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Monday, 10 February 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in March (Term D).

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (February 10 to March 7 inclusive).

Thursday, 13 February 2003

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: midterm break begins (February 13 to 14 inclusive).

Friday, 14 February 2003

Last date for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Monday, 17 February 2003

Commerce and Business Administration: Master's classes continue (M.B.A. midterm break April 15 to 18 inclusive).

Law: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.

Midterm break for most Faculties begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and other facilities open.

Pharmaceutical Sciences, first, second, and third years: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy students: examinations begin (February 17 to 21 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, second- and third-year Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 17 to 21inclusive).

Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: classes continue (midterm break March 19 to 21 inclusive).

Saturday, 22 February 2003

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by all students intending to take a first-year English course in Summer Session Term 1 and Summer Session Term 2.

Monday, 24 February 2003

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Occupational Therapy students: midterm break begins (February 24 to 28 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth year Physical Therapy students: clinical fieldwork begins (February 24 to May 9 inclusive).

Wednesday, 26 February 2003

Meeting of the Senate.

Friday, 28 February 2003

International Students: application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2.

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in May.

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March

Saturday, 1 March 2003

Faculty textbook adoptions required by the Bookstore for courses beginning in July.

Monday, 3 March 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for March (Term D).

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 3 - 28 inclusive).

Thursday, 13 March 2003

Summer Session: Student Information System available for registration for all courses (subject to change). See Student Service Centre for details. Most courses run: Term 1 (evening courses) May 5 to July 25 inclusive; Term 2 (daytime courses) July 2 to August 8 inclusive.

Friday, 14 March 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: last day of program prior to mid-term break.

Monday, 17 March 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., third and fourth years: mid-term break (March 17 to 21 inclusive).

Distance Education and Technology (Term D): Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in March. Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing on a student's academic record.

Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: final examinations begin (March 17 and 18 inclusive).

Wednesday, 19 March 2003

Meeting of the Senate.

Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: midterm break begins (March 19 to 21 inclusive).

Thursday, 20 March 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for major papers for non-thesis Master's degrees to be approved and submitted to departmental or Faculty graduate offices for Spring graduation. Deadlines differ for some graduate departments. Students should check with their respective department or Faculty.

Graduate Studies: last day for submission to most departments of Master's degree theses in final form for Spring graduation. Deadlines differ for some graduate departments. Students should check with their respective department or Faculty.

Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most Bachelor's degree programs.

Monday, 24 March 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: study and assessment period begins (March 24 to 28 inclusive).

Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for April examinations.

Teacher Education Elementary 12 month and Middle Years: practica begin (March 24 to June 20 inclusive).

Monday, 31 March 2003

Application deadline for Summer Session Term 1 and Term 2 courses (except international students).

Pharmaceutical Sciences, fourth year: clinical clerkship period begins (March 31 to April 26 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Physical Therapy: study break begins (March 31 to April 4 inclusive).

Summer Session: last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Summer Session Tuition fees. Students who do not submit their applications by the deadline will be required to pay the first installment of fees by May 7 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

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April

Tuesday, 1 April 2003

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session for courses starting May 1.

Faculty textbook adoptions required by UBC Bookstore for courses beginning in September.

UBC Entrance Scholarship deadline.

Thursday, 3 April 2003

Faculty Association General Faculty Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

Friday, 4 April 2003

Law, all years: last day of classes.

Tuesday, 8 April 2003

Law: Examinations begin.

Wednesday, 9 April 2003

Last day of classes for most Faculties.

Thursday, 10 April 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in May (Term A).

Monday, 14 April 2003

April examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most Faculties (April 14 to 30 inclusive).

Commerce and Business Administration, M.B.A.: midterm break begins (April 14 to 18 inclusive).

Tuesday, 15 April 2003

Deadline for application of deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session Term 1.

Deadline for receipt of nominations for entrance scholarships for students enrolling at UBC from Grade 12.

Wednesday, 16 April 2003

Meeting of the Senate.

Friday, 18 April 2003

Good Friday. University closed.

Sunday, 20 April 2003

Forestry, third year: FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (April 20 to May 3 inclusive).

Monday, 21 April 2003

Easter Monday. University closed.

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Occupational Therapy: final course (RSOT 434) begins.

Rehabilitation Sciences, third-year Occupational Therapy: clinical fieldwork begins (April 21 to July 11 inclusive).

Friday, 25 April 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for departments to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that major papers have been submitted and all requirements met for non-thesis Master's degrees for Spring graduation.

Graduate Studies: last day for submission to Library of all Master's and Doctoral theses for Spring graduation.

Tuesday, 29 April 2003

Law, all years: last day of examinations.

Wednesday, 30 April 2003

2002/03 Winter Session ends.

Last day of April examinations for most Faculties.

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May

Thursday, 1 May 2003

Last day for sponsored students to submit applications 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 installment of fees by May 7 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Friday, 2 May 2003

Geography, third year: GEOG 309 field school begins.

Rehabilitation Sciences, fourth-year Occupational Therapy: last day of classes.

Sunday, 4 May 2003

Earth and Ocean Sciences, second year students: Geology Field School begins (EOSC 223) (May 4 to May 17 inclusive).

Earth and Ocean Sciences, third year students: Geology field school begins (EOSC 328) (May 4 to May 17 inclusive).

Earth and Ocean Sciences: Hydrogeology Field School begins (EOSC 428) (May 4 to May 8 inclusive).

Monday, 5 May 2003

Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 5 to May 17 inclusive).

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for May (Term A).

Rehabilitation Sciences, second- and third-year Physical Therapy: students begin placement (May 5 to August 15 inclusive).

Rehabilitation Sciences, second-year Occupational Therapy: students begin placement (May 5 to June 20 inclusive).

Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for terms running from May 5 to June 13, and May 5 to July 25.

Wednesday, 7 May 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for payment of May installment of tuition fees. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold; no subsequent registration activity, no release of grades or graduation diploma will be issued. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $25.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Summer Session, Term 1: tuition fees due.

Friday, 9 May 2003

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in May (Term A). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

General and Entrance Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards Office by students entering UBC from other post-secondary institutions, or returning to UBC after a year or more of absence.

Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting May 5 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Monday, 12 May 2003

Affiliation Scholarships: last day for applications to be submitted to the Awards Office.

Wednesday, 14 May 2003

Meeting of the Senate.

Thursday, 15 May 2003

Crane Resource Centre: recommended dates for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session courses starting June 16.

Science One Program: application deadline.

Friday, 16 May 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: last day of program.

Last day for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting May 5 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Monday, 19 May 2003

Victoria Day. University closed.

Tuesday, 20 May 2003

Teacher Education Secondary: most classes begin for Term 1 Summer Session (May 20 to June 27 inclusive).

Wednesday, 21 May 2003

Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Thursday, 22 May 2003

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Friday, 23 May 2003

Disability Resource Centre: recommended dates for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending June 13.

Graduate Studies: last day for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations from departments for overseas international students to be admitted in September.

Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting May 5 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Monday, 26 May 2003

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Tuesday, 27 May 2003

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Wednesday, 28 May 2003

Spring Congregation Ceremonies, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Friday, 30 May 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for students planning to graduate in November. Submissions received after this date may not be processed in time for November graduation.

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June

Sunday, 1 June 2003

Deadline for submission of Summer Session scholarship and bursary applications to Student Financial Assistance.

Monday, 2 June 2003

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 2.

Registration for Winter Session opens today (subject to change). All students should refer to their admission letter or statement of grades for their individual registration access dates.

Friday, 6 June 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: last day of program.

Saturday, 7 June 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: study and assessment period begins (June 7 to 13 inclusive).

Tuesday, 10 June 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in July (Term B).

Summer Session, Terms 1 and 2: last day for BC Student Assistance Program applications for 2003 (subject to change).

Thursday, 12 June 2003

Deadline for submission to the Office of Student Financial Assistance of entrance scholarship applications from students applying from other post-secondary institutions.

Friday, 13 June 2003

Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting May 5 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from previous Winter Session.

Summer Session, Term 1, some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

Monday, 16 June 2003

Deadline for application for deferment of tuition fee payment for Summer Session, Term 2. This applies only to student loan recipients and students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships.

Summer Session, Term 1: first day of classes for courses running June 16 to July 25.

Friday, 20 June 2003

Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 16 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Monday, 23 June 2003

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Summer Session, Term 2, for courses starting July 2.

Wednesday, 25 June 2003

Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2002/03 Winter Session.

Friday, 27 June 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive files from departments on North American students accepted for registration in September.

Monday, 30 June 2003

Affiliation Bursaries: last day for applications to be submitted to the Student Financial Assistance Office.

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July

Tuesday, 1 July 2003

Canada Day. University closed.

Wednesday, 2 July 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course start date for July (Term B).

Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 2 to August 8 inclusive).

Thursday, 3 July 2003

Law: supplemental and deferred examinations begin (July 3 to July 12 inclusive).

Friday, 4 July 2003

Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 1, for courses ending July 25.

Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting June 16 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Last day for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 2 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Monday, 7 July 2003

Summer Session, Term 2: tuition due date.

Wednesday, 9 July 2003

Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 2 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Thursday, 10 July 2003

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System closes for DE & T courses starting in July (Term B). Last day for changes in registration and for withdrawal without a "W" standing recorded on a student's academic record.

Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 2 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Friday, 18 July 2003

Last date for withdrawal from most six-credit courses starting July 2 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

Monday, 21 July 2003

Crane Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of materials for alternate format production for Winter Session, Term 1.

Summer Session, Term 2: some courses begin (July 21 to August 8 inclusive).

Thursday, 24 July 2003

Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 21 without withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record. Student Information System remains open for course withdrawals with "W" standing.

Friday, 25 July 2003

Summer Session Term 1: all classes end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

Saturday, 26 July 2003

Deadline for the completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by BC students (including students who are non-B.C. residents studying at B.C. educational institutions) intending to take a first-year English course in September 2003.

Disability Resource Centre: recommended date for submission of Exam Accommodation forms for Summer Session, Term 2 courses ending August 8.

Monday, 28 July 2003

Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 28 to August 8 inclusive).

Thursday, 31 July 2003

Graduate Studies: last day for submission of doctoral theses to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for sending to the external examiner in time for November graduation (note: the final oral examination cannot be held until a minimum of 8 weeks has passed after transmission of a thesis to the external examiner).

Last date for withdrawal from most three-credit courses starting July 21 with withdrawal standing of "W" recorded on a student's academic record.

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August

Saturday, 2 August 2003

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by Out-of-Province students intending to take a first-year English course in September 2003. Out-of-Province students may be granted permission write on August 30th if they miss the LPI sitting in their province. To seek permission, write to .

Monday, 4 August 2003

BC Day. University closed.

Tuesday, 5 August 2003

Distance Education and Technology: Student Information System available for courses starting in September (Term A).

Friday, 8 August 2003

Summer Session Term 2: some courses end. Examinations are held either this evening or on the following Saturday.

Monday, 11 August 2003

Distance Education and Technology: course information will be sent to students for courses beginning in September (Term A).

International Student Services welcome services for new international (including US) and exchange students (August 11 to 29 inclusive, and ongoing).

Friday, 15 August 2003

Deadline for application for deferment of Winter Session tuition payment date. Students who do not meet the deferment deadline will be required to pay the first installment of tuition fees by September 8 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in November.

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

Last day for Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for payroll deduction of Winter Session tuition fees. 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 installment of tuition fees by September 4 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees section - published in Calendar).

Wednesday, 20 August 2003

Dentistry, D.M.D., third year: first day of program (subject to change).

Saturday, 23 August 2003

Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (August 23 to 31 inclusive).

Monday, 25 August 2003

Agricultural Sciences Field Trip (AGSC 300) begins (August 25 to 29 inclusive).

Dentistry, D.M.D., fourth year: first day of program (subject to change).

Wednesday, 27 August 2003

International Student Services orientation for new international (including US) and exchange students begins (August 27 to 29 inclusive).

Saturday, 30 August 2003

Deadline for completion of the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test by International students intending to take a first year English course in September 2003. "International" denotes students who reside outside Canada and attend school in their country of residence. International students should e-mail for permission to write on this date.

Sunday, 31 August 2003

2002/03 Academic Year ends.