Academic Year 2019/20
September
Sunday, 1 September 2019
2019/20 Academic Year begins.
Monday, 2 September 2019
Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 2/3 begins (Monday, September 2, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 2 begins (Monday, September 2, 2019 to Friday, September 27, 2019 inclusive).
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships and external awards administered through the University (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) for 2019-20 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.
Tuesday, 3 September 2019
Start of Winter Session Term 1 for most faculties.
Distance Education: Start date for September (Term A and B) courses.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 (September 3 – October 12, 2019).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 (September 3 – October 25, 2019).
Imagine UBC: First-day orientation program for undergraduate students in most programs. All classes are replaced by Imagine UBC - see list of participating programs and exceptions.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Wednesday, 4 September 2019
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, 9 September 2019
LAW: 2019S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 9 to 13 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 9 – October 19, 2019).
Sunday, 15 September 2019
Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting and Congregation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all undergraduate students expecting to graduate in November. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Monday, 16 September 2019
Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
Last day to submit online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries, Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Awards for students with disabilities.
The Winter General Bursary application, available to students online through the Student Service Centre between August 15 and September 16, 2019, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment, must be receiving their 2019/20 student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Winter Session Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day for change 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 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.
Term 1 courses and Distance Education Term A courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Meeting of the Senate.
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Winter Session Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day for change 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 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.
Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term B courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Friday, 27 September 2019
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for November graduation.
Monday, 30 September 2019
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 30, 2019 to Friday, November 22, 2019 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 3 begins (Monday, September 30, 2019 to Friday, October 25, 2019 inclusive).
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October
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 1 to December 10 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Thursday, 3 October 2019
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 3 to December 12 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 4 October 2019
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 outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Friday, 11 October 2019
Winter Session 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 drop/withdrawal dates.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertation to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for December 31 program end date.
Monday, 14 October 2019
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2019 Summer Session.
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 18 October 2019
Deadline for Premier Undergraduate Awards and Wesbrook Scholar applications/nominations. Enrolment Services must receive the Faculty nominations/application packages by 4:00 pm. Students will need to submit their applications earlier to their faculty by the faculty specific deadline. Contact Faculty for specific deadlines.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at November Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at November Congregation.
Friday, 25 October 2019
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
Teacher Education Program: Professional Development Day - Classes Cancelled (all options).
Monday, 28 October 2019
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 4 begins (Monday, October 28, 2019 to Friday, November 22, 2019 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 2 and Period 7 (October 28 – December 7, 2019).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 2 (November 4 – December 14, 2019).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Winter Period 2 (October 28 – December 7, 2019).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 28 to November 8 inclusive) (all options).
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Last day for sponsored students to submit application 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).
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November
Thursday, 7 November 2019
LAW: Winter Session term 1 study break for Peter A. Allard School of Law (November 7 to 8 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.
Monday, 11 November 2019
Remembrance Day. University closed. Service in War Memorial Gymnasium for all students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends at 10:45 am. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Thursday, 14 November 2019
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 14 -15, 2019). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Saturday, 16 November 2019
Supplemental and deferred examinations (2019 Summer Session).
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 22 November 2019
Winter Session 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 drop/withdrawal dates.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
November Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 28 November 2019
November Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 29 November 2019
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: 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.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May Graduation.
November Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, 30 November 2019
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency III (November 30 – December 7, 2019). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
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December
Sunday, 1 December 2019
Application deadline for UBC (Centennial Scholars) Entrance Awards.
Application deadline for Canadian direct entry high school students wishing to be considered for a First Round Offer of Admission.
Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2019. This includes paying the admission fee and submitting in-progress or final Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks as 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.
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 3 to 18 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.
Thursday, 5 December 2019
Go Global: Application deadline for select Go Global Summer Abroad programs (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline).
Friday, 13 December 2019
Applications for the Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until January 15.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Sunday, 15 December 2019
Term 2 Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their 2018/19 Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange. Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2020/2021 academic year. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of partner schools.
Wednesday, 18 December 2019
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.
Meeting of the Senate.
Thursday, 19 December 2019
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Winter Session Term 1–only residents.
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Totem Park, Place Vanier, and Orchard Commons Residences close at 12 noon for the holiday break and all residents required to vacate at that time. Will reopen at noon, Sunday 5 January 2020.
Friday, 20 December 2019
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) & Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) programs.
Wednesday, 25 December 2019
Christmas Day. University closed.
Thursday, 26 December 2019
Boxing Day. University closed.
Friday, 27 December 2019
Reduced services in most departments until 6 January 2020.
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January
Wednesday, 1 January 2020
New Year's Day. University closed.
Friday, 3 January 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2019/20 Winter Session Term 2.
Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for December 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2019/20 Winter Session Term 2.
Saturday, 4 January 2020
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency I and II (January 4 – 11, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Sunday, 5 January 2020
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.
Monday, 6 January 2020
Distance Education: Start date for January (Term C and D) courses.
Start of Winter Session Term 2: day and evening classes begin for most faculties.
Applied Science: Welcome Day (mandatory) for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) Professional Programs.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 6, 2020 to Friday, February 28, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 5 begins (Monday, January 6, 2020 to Friday, January 31, 2020 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 3 (January 6 – February 15, 2020).
International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 2.
Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Last day for payment of second instalment 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; further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Student 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, 9 January 2020
Graduate Studies: Orientation Welcome Event for all new domestic and international graduate students.
International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.
M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program (Faculty of Medicine): Application deadline.
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 9 to March 12 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 13 January 2020
LAW: 2019W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 20 to 31 inclusive).
Medicine, M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Training Program: Application deadline.
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2020 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2020 Summer Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2020 Winter Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2020 Winter Session. The following programs have an extended application deadline of May 15 for readmission to the same program from current UBC students: BA, BSFN, BSAB, BSFE, and BSGR. The following program has an extended application deadline of May 1 for change of program requests from current UBC students: BSC.
Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.
Meeting of the Senate.
Thursday, 16 January 2020
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).
Friday, 17 January 2020
Winter Session 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 a 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.
Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options).
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.
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Saturday, 18 January 2020
Graduate Studies: Application for May degree granting and May Congregation opens.
Friday, 24 January 2020
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal for most Distance Education Term D courses without a 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.
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 course drop/withdrawal dates.
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for May graduation.
Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (Classes cancelled) (Secondary Option).
Friday, 31 January 2020
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2 (Secondary Option).
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February
Saturday, 1 February 2020
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for the Residence Allocation Process for the 2020/21 Academic Year.
Monday, 3 February 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 6 begins (Monday, February 3, 2020 to Friday, February 28, 2020 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: School-based extended practicum (EDUC 421) begins (February 3 to April 24 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Go Global: Summer Abroad program deadline for select experiences. Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline.
Friday, 7 February 2020
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).
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 14 February 2020
Winter Session 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 drop/withdrawal dates.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2A (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 17 February 2020
Family Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of mandatory Global Immersion Experience (February 17-28, 2020).
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins for most faculties (February 18 to 21 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 28 February 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for degree granting and Congregation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all graduate students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all undergraduate students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
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March
Monday, 2 March 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 7/8 begins (Monday, March 2, 2020 to Friday, April 24, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 7 begins (Monday, March 2, 2020 to Friday, March 27, 2020 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 4 (March 9 – April 18, 2020).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (March 2 – April 9, 2020).
Friday, 6 March 2020
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 20 March 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Saturday, 21 March 2020
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.
Thursday, 26 March 2020
Last day for sponsored students to submit application 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 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.
Monday, 30 March 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block Block 8 begins (Monday, March 30, 2020 to Friday, April 24, 2020 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC418 or 419) begins (March 30 to June 5 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
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April
Friday, 3 April 2020
Friday, 3 April 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date.
Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for April 30 program end date.
Friday, 10 April 2020
Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Monday, 13 April 2020
Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 14 to April 29 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the examination schedule.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 20 – May 1, 2020).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 20 – May 30, 2020).
Master of Management (MM) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 14 – May 29, 2020).
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 17 April 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for degrees to be conferred at May 2020 Congregation. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.
Graduate Studies: Last day for graduate students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees to be conferred at May 2020 Congregation.
Sunday, 19 April 2020
Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (tentatively April 19 to 26 inclusive).
Friday, 24 April 2020
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary Option).
Saturday, 25 April 2020
Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (April 25 & April 27 to May 8 inclusive).
Sunday, 26 April 2020
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 26 – May 9, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Monday, 27 April 2020
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (April 27 to May 15 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in May.
Thursday, 30 April 2020
2019/20 Winter Session ends.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for April 30 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for the 2020 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2020, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 17, 2020.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30, 2020 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2019/20 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2020, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday April 17, 2020.
UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12 noon.
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May
Friday, 1 May 2020
Applications for the Summer General Bursary become available online via the Student Service Centre and are available until June 1.
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2020 Winter Session for BSC.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the 2020 Winter Session for BSC.
Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Friday, May 1 to Thursday, May 7 (7 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): EOSC 328 Geology field school begins: Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 24 (22 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences: EOSC 428 Hydrogeology field school begins: Friday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 13 (14 days).
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2020/21 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.
Monday, 4 May 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 4, 2020 to Friday, May 29, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 4, 2020 to Friday, May 15, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 4, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 inclusive).
Thursday, 7 May 2020
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, 10 May 2020
UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences open for Summer Session students.
Monday, 11 May 2020
Start of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 11 to June 18 (exams June 22 to 26). For important deadlines such as the last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded 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.
Distance Education: Course start date for Summer Session (Terms A and B). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses, and last day for withdrawal with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record, refer to the online Course Schedule.
International Welcome: Orientation for new international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students (including US) attending Summer Session.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
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).
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 15 May 2020
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.
Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for a change of program for the 2020 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the same program for the 2020 Winter Session for BA, BSFN, BSAB, and BSGR.
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 1 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online
Course Schedule for specific information.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Secondary Option).
Monday, 18 May 2020
Victoria Day. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 18, 2020 to Friday, May 29, 2020 inclusive).
Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (to be confirmed).
May Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 21 May 2020
May Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 22 May 2020
Summer Session Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day for change in registration and for withdrawal from most Summer Session full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term A and 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 drop/withdrawal dates.
May Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Monday, 25 May 2020
May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Tuesday, 26 May 2020
May Congregation, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
May Congregation, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 28 May 2020
May Congregation, Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 29 May 2020
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.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nomination for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November Graduation.
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June
Monday, 1 June 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, June 01, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, June 01, 2020 to Friday, June 12, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, June 01, 2020 to Friday, July 24, 2020 inclusive).
Online application for Awards for women in part-time studies opens.
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, 4 June 2020
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (June 4 & June 5, 2020).
Friday, 5 June 2020
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 8 June 2020
Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2019/20 Winter Session.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, June 8, 2020 to Friday, June 19, 2020 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 8 – July 18, 2020).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (June 8 to June 26 inclusive (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 12 June 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for August 31 program end date.
Monday, 15 June 2020
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 22 to 26 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, June 15, 2020 to Friday, June 26, 2020 inclusive).
Thursday, 18 June 2020
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Application for November degree conferral and November Congregation opens.
Friday, 19 June 2020
Full-year (Terms 1-2) courses: Last day for withdrawal using the Student Service Centre from most full-year (Terms 1-2) courses and Distance Education Term A and B courses with withdrawal standing of W recorded on a student's academic record. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific drop/withdrawal dates.
Monday, 22 June 2020
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 1 courses.
Friday, 26 June 2020
End of Summer Session Term 1.
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
Monday, 29 June 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, June 29, 2020 to Friday, July 24, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, June 29, 2020 to Friday, July 10, 2020 inclusive).
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July
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Canada Day. University closed.
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, 3 July 2020
End of Summer session classes for Vantage One Arts, Science, and Engineering programs.
Monday, 6 July 2020
Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 6 to August 13 (exams August 17 to 21). For important deadlines such as last day for withdrawal without a withdrawal standing of W recorded 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.
Law: 2018W Supplemental and 2018W Term 2 deferred Examinations begin (July 2 to 15 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
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, 10 July 2020
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 Term 2 courses: Last day for changes between credit and audit for most courses. Refer to the online Course Schedule for specific information.
Summer Session Term 2 courses: Last day to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses. Refer to the online
Course Schedule for specific information.
Monday, 13 July 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, July 13, 2020 to Friday, July 24, 2020 inclusive).
Start of Vantage College Capstone Conference.
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
End of Vantage College Capstone Conference.
Wednesday, 15 July 2020
Online applications for Awards for students with disabilities open.
Monday, 20 July 2020
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 20 to July 31 inclusive).
Friday, 24 July 2020
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.
Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2020/21 Winter Session Term 1 and Term 2 MECH courses. After this date, courses with low enrolment may be cancelled and it may not be possible to accommodate registration requests.
Monday, 27 July 2020
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 27 – September 5, 2020).
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Last day to submit online applications for Awards for Women in Part-Time Study.
Friday, 31 July 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for November graduation.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
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August
Saturday, 1 August 2020
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 5 to avoid financial hold procedure (see Fees).
Monday, 3 August 2020
BC Day. University closed.
Disability Resource Centre (DRC): Last day for submission of exam accommodation forms for Summer Session Term 2 courses.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 03, 2020 to Friday, September 25, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 03, 2020 to Friday, August 28, 2020 inclusive).
Tuesday, 4 August 2020
Applied Science: Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) & Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) Professional Programs MEL and MHLP Professional Programs APPP 504 Business Acumen for Technical Leaders begins (August 4 to August 21; exams August 24 to 28.
Friday, 7 August 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for August 31 program end date.
Last day for students who hold major external graduate or undergraduate fellowships to apply for Winter Session fee deferments.
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Saturday, 15 August 2020
Online applications for Affiliation Scholarships, Affiliation Bursaries and Awards for Aboriginal Students, and Awards for students with disabilities open.
Online applications for the Winter General Bursary become available on the Student Service Centre and are available until September 15.
Monday, 17 August 2020
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 17 to 21 inclusive).
Mechanical Engineering second-year practicum (MECH 220) begins.
Friday, 21 August 2020
End of Summer Session Term 2.
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of examinations for most faculties.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Appointment of External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for December 31 program end date.
Saturday, 22 August 2020
Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (Saturday August 22 to Saturday August 29).
Forestry, third- year: Field Schools (FRST 350 and FRST 351) begin (Saturday August 22 to Saturday August 29).
UBC Student Housing & Hospitality Services: Residences close for Summer Session students.
Friday, 28 August 2020
2019/20 Academic Year ends.
Graduate Studies: Last day for final master's theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for August 31 program end date. Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2020/21 Winter Session Term 1.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for August 31 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2020/21 Winter Session Term 1.
Monday, 31 August 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, August 13, 2020 to Friday, October 23, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, August 31, 2020 to Friday, September 25, 2020 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Mandatory Opening Week (August 31 – September 4, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for exact dates.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session tuition fees.
Jump Start 2020: Jump Start - UBC’s official orientation for all first-year student coming to UBC from high school.
