Academic Year 2020/21
September
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
2020/21 Academic Year begins.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 continues (Monday, August 31, 2020 to Friday, October 23, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 continues (Monday, August 31, 2020 to Friday, September 25, 2020 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 452 In-person bootcamp continues (Monday, August 31, 2020 to Thursday, September 3, 2020 inclusive).
Thursday, 3 September 2020
Graduate Studies: GradStart Orientation Welcome Event or all new domestic and international graduate students.
International Welcome: International Student Orientation for new international students (including US) in degree or diploma programs.
Teacher Education Program: Bachelor of Education (BEd) Program Orientation Day (all options).
Friday, 4 September 2020
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 451 In-person bootcamp (Friday, September 4, 2020).
Monday, 7 September 2020
Labour Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Graduate Studies: Students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral level) and external awards administered through the University (i.e. CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral “CGS D”)for 2020-21 should check with their departments for internal student deadlines.
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
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), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 1 and Period 6 (September 8 – October 17, 2020).
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, 9 September 2020
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 are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Friday, 11 September 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 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, 14 September 2020
LAW: 2020S Supplemental and deferred Examinations begin (September 14 to 18 inclusive).
Master of Management Dual Degree (MMDD) Program: First day of Winter Period 1 (September 14 – October 24, 2020).
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
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 21, 2020, closes at midnight. Students must be receiving full-time student loans for the 2020-21 session, have their enrolment confirmed with the lender by the bursary application deadline, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries. For more information see the UBC Bursary Program.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Monday, 21 September 2020
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.
Last day for eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
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.
Friday, 25 September 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for November graduation.
Monday, 28 September 2020
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.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3/4 begins (Monday, September 28, 2020 to Friday, November 20, 2020 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, September 28, 2020 to Friday, October 23, 2020 inclusive).
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.
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October
Monday, 5 October 2020
Last day for submission of applications for supplemental and deferred examinations from the 2020 Summer Session.
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum – 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 6 to December 15 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between September 1 and September 30. Students who have not paid their fees are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (October 8 to December 17 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 12 October 2020
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
Friday, 16 October 2020
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.
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 23 October 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 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.
Teacher Education Program: Professional Development Day - Classes Cancelled (all options).
Monday, 26 October 2020
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, October 26, 2020 to Friday, November 20, 2020 inclusive).
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 4 to avoid financial hold procedures (see Fees).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 2 week practicum begins (October 26 to November 6 inclusive) (all options).
Friday, 30 October 2020
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.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in November.
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November
Monday, 2 November 2020
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), Master of Management (MM), & Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Programs: First day of Period 2 (November 2 – December 12, 2020).
Monday, 9 November 2020
LAW: Winter Session term 1 study break for Peter A. Allard School of Law (November 9 to 10 inclusive). Lectures cancelled.
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
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, 12 November 2020
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA): First day of mandatory Orientation and Program Opening (November 12-13, 2020). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Saturday, 14 November 2020
Supplemental and deferred examinations (2020 Summer Session).
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
November Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 26 November 2020
November Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 27 November 2020
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.
November Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nominations for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for May Graduation.
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December
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
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.
Graduate Studies: Application deadline for students wishing to apply for Affiliated Fellowships (Master’s level) and CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships Master’s “CGS M”.
Students wishing to be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award must submit their online application for admission to UBC by December 1, 2020. 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.
Thursday, 3 December 2020
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Go Global: Application deadline for select Go Global Summer Abroad, Global Seminar and Research Abroad programs (Please visit the Go Global website for a complete listing of schools and programs included in this deadline).
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency III (December 5 – December 12, 2020).
Friday, 4 December 2020
LAW: Last day of classes for LAW.
Monday, 7 December 2020
Term 1 (December) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (December 7 to 22 inclusive). Saturdays are included in the exam schedule.
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
LAW: Term 1 (December) Law examinations begin (December 8 to 22 inclusive)
Friday, 11 December 2020
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.
Monday, 14 December 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examinations in time for December 31 program end date.
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Go Global: Application deadline for term-based Exchange. Term 1, Term 2, full-year, and split year exchange in the 2021/2022 academic year. Please see the Go Global website for a complete listing of partner schools.
Winter Term 2 Only Bursary application available to students online through the Student Service Centre between December 15, 2020 and January 15, 2021, closes at midnight. Students must have confirmed full-time enrolment for Term 2, must be receiving their Term 2 only student loans, and must have assessed unmet financial need to be considered for general bursaries.
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 18 December 2020
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 1 (all options).
Sunday, 20 December 2020
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) & Master of Health Leadership & Policy (MHLP) programs.
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
Last day of Term 1 (December) examinations for most faculties.
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Student Housing: Last day of Winter Session Residence Contract for Winter Session Term 1–only residents.
Student Housing: 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, 3 January 2021.
Friday, 25 December 2020
Christmas Day. University closed.
Saturday, 26 December 2020
Boxing Day. University closed.
Sunday, 27 December 2020
Reduced services in most departments until 4 January 2021.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session Term 2 (January to April) tuition fees.
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January
Friday, 1 January 2021
New Year's Day. University closed.
Sunday, 3 January 2021
Student Housing: Winter Session Residences open for Term 2 at 12:00 noon.
Monday, 4 January 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5/6 begins (Monday, January 4, 2021 to Friday, February 26, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, January 4, 2021 to Friday, January 29, 2021 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: New Student Program Orientation Monday, January 4, 2021.
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 452 In-person bootcamp begins (Monday, January 4, 2021 to Thursday, January 7, 2021 inclusive).
Masters of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 3 (January 4 – February 13, 2021).
Teacher Education program: Term 2 classes begin (all options).
Thursday, 7 January 2021
Teacher Education Program: School-based Orientation Practicum - 1 day-a-week practicum begins (January 7 to March 11 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 8 January 2021
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 451 In-person bootcamp (Friday, January 8, 2021).
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 2020/21 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 2020/21 Winter Session Term 2.
Saturday, 9 January 2021
M.Sc. Genetic Counselling Program (Faculty of Medicine): Application deadline.
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Professional Residency I and II (January 9 – 16, 2021). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Monday, 11 January 2021
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.
International exchange and visiting Student Orientation for students entering Winter Session Term 2.
Master of Business Administration (MBA): First day of opening week.
Thursday, 14 January 2021
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 are placed on financial hold; further registration activity is not permitted, grades are not released, and graduation diplomas are withheld. Students are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Graduate Studies: GradStart 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.
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience Contact Day (all options).
Friday, 15 January 2021
Deadline for currently enrolled undergraduate students to apply for a change of program or a change of campus for the 2021 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, 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 2021 Summer Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students to apply for admission for the 2021 Winter Session.
Deadline for undergraduate students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission for the 2021 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, 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 eligible students to apply for an exemption from the U-Pass program. Consult U-Pass Eligibility for information and instructions.
Last day for students to apply for Winter Term 2 Only General Bursary.
Teacher Education Program: Education Career Fair (Classes cancelled except EDCP 320) (all options).
Monday, 18 January 2021
LAW: 2020W Term 1 Deferred Examinations begin (January 18 to 29 inclusive).
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 22 January 2021
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: Pre-practicum Contact Day (Classes cancelled) (Secondary Option).
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.
Thursday, 28 January 2021
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, 29 January 2021
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.
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February
Monday, 1 February 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, February 1, 2021 to Friday, February 26, 2021 inclusive).
Student Housing: Deadline for currently enrolled students to apply for the Residence Allocation Process for the 2021/22 Academic Year.
Friday, 5 February 2021
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.
Monday, 8 February 2021
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).
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Thursday, 11 February 2021
Teacher Education Program: Pre-practicum Contact Day (Classes cancelled) (Secondary Option).
Friday, 12 February 2021
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2A (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 15 February 2021
Family Day. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins for most faculties (February 15 to 19 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of mandatory Global Immersion Experience (February 15 - 26, 2021).
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 19 February 2021
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2 (Secondary Option).
Sunday, 21 February 2021
Winter Session Term 2 mid-term break begins for most faculties (February 21 to 25 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.
Monday, 22 February 2021
Teacher Education Program: School-based extended practicum (EDUC 421) begins (February 22 to May 14 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Friday, 26 February 2021
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, 1 March 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7/8 begins (Monday, March 1, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, March 1, 2021 to Friday, March 26, 2021 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 4 (March 1 – April 8, 2021).
Monday, 8 March 2021
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 4 (March 8 – April 17, 2021).
Friday, 12 March 2021
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.
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 19 March 2021
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Friday, 26 March 2021
Graduate Studies: Last day for final oral examination for doctoral students planning to graduate in May.
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Summer Session tuition fees.
Last day for sponsored students to submit 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).
Monday, 29 March 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 8 begins (Monday, March 29, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC418 or 419) begins (March 29 to June 4 inclusive) (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
Students applying for a Summer Bursary should have applied for government student loans for the Summer Session by this date.
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April
Friday, 2 April 2021
Good Friday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Monday, 5 April 2021
Easter Monday. University closed. Some branches of the Library may be open.
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Graduate Studies: Last day for final doctoral oral examination for April 30 program end date.
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.
Friday, 9 April 2021
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.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Last day of classes for most faculties.
Meeting of the Senate.
Sunday, 18 April 2021
Term 2 (April) examinations begin for most faculties, day and evening classes (April 18 to April 29 inclusive). Saturdays and Sundays are included in the examination schedule.
Monday, 19 April 2021
Forestry (third-year): FRST 452 field work begins at the University Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC (tentatively April 19 to 26 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of Period 5 (April 19 – April 30, 2021).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) & Master of Management (MM) Programs: First day of Period 5 (April 19 – May 29, 2021).
Friday, 23 April 2021
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 2021 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 2021 Congregation.
Monday, 26 April 2021
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program: First day of mandatory Vancouver Residency (April 25 – May 8, 2021). Please refer to program schedule for subsequent course dates.
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
UBC Student Housing: Winter Session residences close; residents are required to vacate by 12 noon.
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Last day of Term 2 (April) examinations for most faculties.
Last day for completion of bachelor's degree program requirements for graduation in May.
Friday, 30 April 2021
2020/21 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 2021 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2021, the deadline for acceptance of theses and dissertations is Friday, April 23, 2021.
Graduate Studies: Last day for students to complete all program requirements (including major papers) for non-thesis master's degrees for April 30, 2021 program end date. Students who meet this deadline will not be assessed tuition and student fees for 2020/21 Summer Session. IMPORTANT: For students planning to graduate in May 2021, the deadline for completing program requirements is Friday April 23, 2021.
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May
Saturday, 1 May 2021
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 2021 Winter Session for BSC.
Deadline for students who have previously attended UBC to apply for readmission to the 2021 Winter Session for BSC.
Earth and Ocean Sciences (second-year students): EOSC 223 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Friday, May 7 (7 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences (third-year students): EOSC 328 Geology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 24 (22 days).
Earth and Ocean Sciences: EOSC 428 Hydrogeology field school begins: Saturday, May 1 to Thursday, May 13 (14 days).
Student Housing & Hospitality Services: 2021/22 Winter Session Residence application deadline for students that meet the First Year Guarantee.
Monday, 3 May 2021
Civil Engineering Surveying field school (CIVL 235) begins (May 3 to May 14 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, May 28, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, May 14, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, May 3, 2021 to Friday, June 25, 2021 inclusive).
Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program: First day of BA 512 Business Strategy Integration (BSI) Experiential Learning (May 4 – September 4, 2021).
Thursday, 6 May 2021
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, 9 May 2021
UBC Student Housing: Residences open for Summer Session students.
Monday, 10 May 2021
Start of Summer Session Term 1 for most faculties. First day of classes for term running from May 10 to June 17 (exams June 21 to 25). 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, 12 May 2021
Summer Session Term 1: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be are placed on financial hold; further registration activity will is not permitted, grades will are not be released, and graduation diplomas will be are withheld. Students will also be are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Friday, 14 May 2021
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 2021 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 2021 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: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 421) ends (Secondary Option).
Monday, 17 May 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 17, 2021 to Friday, May 28, 2021 inclusive).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (May 17 to June 4 inclusive) (Secondary Option).
Wednesday, 19 May 2021
Meeting of the Senate.
Friday, 21 May 2021
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.
Monday, 24 May 2021
Victoria Day. University closed.
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Baccalaureate Concert: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (to be confirmed).
May Congregation, Day 1: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 27 May 2021
May Congregation, Day 2: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 28 May 2021
Graduate Studies: Last day for supervisors to submit Nomination for External Examiner form to Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November Graduation.
May Congregation, Day 3: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Monday, 31 May 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, June 25, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, June 11, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 371 8-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, May 31, 2021 to Friday, July 23, 2021 inclusive).
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) Program: First day of BA 509 Analytics Consulting Internship (May 31 – August 27, 2021).
May Congregation, Day 4: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
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June
Tuesday, 1 June 2021
May Congregation, Day 5: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
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.
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
May Congregation, Day 6: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, 3 June 2021
May Congregation, Day 7: The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Friday, 4 June 2021
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.
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of mandatory Orientation (June 4 & June 5, 2021).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) ends (Secondary Option).
Teacher Education Program: School-based Extended practicum (EDUC 418 or 419) ends (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Monday, 7 June 2021
Application deadline for supplemental and deferred examinations from 2020/21 Winter Session.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 4 begins (Monday, June 7, 2021 to Friday, June 18, 2021 inclusive).
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 1 (June 7 – July 17, 2021).
Teacher Education Program: Community Field Experience (EDUC 430) begins (June 7 to June 25 inclusive (Elementary and Middle Years option).
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
Friday, 11 June 2021
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, 14 June 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 5 begins (Monday, June 14, 2021 to Friday, June 25, 2021 inclusive).
Thursday, 17 June 2021
Summer Session Term 1: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Monday, 21 June 2021
Summer Session Term 1: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (June 21 to 25 inclusive).
Friday, 25 June 2021
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).
Monday, 28 June 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 171/271 4-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 3 begins (Monday, June 28, 2021 to Friday, July 23, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 6 begins (Monday, June 28, 2021 to Friday, July 9, 2021 inclusive).
Wednesday, 30 June 2021
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 1 (Secondary Option).
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July
Thursday, 1 July 2021
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, 2 July 2021
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.
End of Summer session classes for Vantage One Arts, Science, and Engineering programs.
Law: 2020W Supplemental and 2020W Term 2 deferred Examinations begin (July 2 to 14 inclusive).
Monday, 5 July 2021
Start of Summer Session Term 2. First day of classes for term running from July 5 to August 12 (exams August 16 to 20). 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.
Teacher Education Program: First day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Summer Session Term 2: Tuition fees due. Students who have not paid their fees will be are placed on financial hold; further registration activity will is not permitted, grades will are not be released, and graduation diplomas will be are withheld. Students will also be are assessed a processing fee of $35 and interest will be is assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Friday, 9 July 2021
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, 12 July 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 272 2-week Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 7 begins (Monday, July 12, 2021 to Friday, July 23, 2021 inclusive).
Start of Vantage College Capstone Conference.
Tuesday, 13 July 2021
End of Vantage College Capstone Conference.
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Online applications for Awards for students with disabilities open.
Monday, 19 July 2021
Supplemental and deferred examination period (Winter Session), weekdays (July 19 to July 30 inclusive).
Friday, 23 July 2021
Mechanical Engineering: Last day for students to complete their registration for 2021/22 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, 26 July 2021
Master of Management (MM Dual Degree) Program: First day of Summer Period 2 (July 26 – September 4, 2021).
Friday, 30 July 2021
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.
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.
Last day to submit online applications for Awards for Women in Part-Time Study.
Teacher Education Program: Last day of classes for Summer Session Term 2 (all options).
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August
Sunday, 1 August 2021
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, 2 August 2021
BC Day. University closed.
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1/2 begins (Monday, August 02, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 1 begins (Monday, August 02, 2021 to Friday, August 27, 2021 inclusive).
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
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 3 to August 20; exams August 23 to 27.
Friday, 6 August 2021
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, 12 August 2021
Summer Session Term 2: Last day of classes for most faculties.
Friday, 13 August 2021
Graduate Studies: Last day for Graduate Students employed as Teaching and Research Assistants to apply for deferral of Winter Session tuition fees.
Sunday, 15 August 2021
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, 16 August 2021
Summer Session Term 2: Examinations begin (day and evening classes) for most faculties (August 16 to 20 inclusive).
Mechanical Engineering second-year practicum (MECH 220) begins.
Friday, 20 August 2021
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, 21 August 2021
Forestry, third year: Interior Field School (FRST 351) begins (Saturday August 21 to Saturday August 28).
Forestry, third- year: Field Schools (FRST 350 and FRST 351) begin (Saturday August 21 to Saturday August 28).
UBC Student Housing: Residences close for Summer Session students.
Friday, 27 August 2021
2020/21 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 2021/22 Winter Session Term 1.
Sunday, 29 August 2021
Jump Start 2021 for students living in Residence: Jump Start - UBC’s official orientation for all first-year student coming to UBC from high school.
Monday, 30 August 2021
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 471/472/473 8-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2/3 begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021 inclusive).
Entry-to-Practice PharmD program: PHRM 473 4-week Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Block 2 begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Friday, September 24, 2021 inclusive).
Flexible PharmD program: New Student Program Orientation Monday, August 30, 2021.
Flexible PharmD program: PHRM 452 In-person bootcamp begins (Monday, August 30, 2021 to Thursday, September 2, 2021 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 30 – September 3, 2021). Please refer to program schedule for exact dates.
Jump Start 2021 for commuter students: Jump Start - UBC’s official orientation for all first-year student coming to UBC from high school.
