Nanaimo Campus

Dates and Deadlines

  • Dates may vary for graduate programs, International students, and activities at regional campuses.
  • For the application deadlines for specific programs check the specific program page in the Calendar.
  • For graduate program start dates, end dates, and other deadlines please consult the specific program page in the Calendar or the individual program's web page.

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Academic Programs 2019

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Note: Dates may vary for Regional Campuses and for International Students.

August 2019
1 Thursday Recommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Fall semester classes.
5 Monday BC Day; University closed.
September 2019
2 Monday Labour Day; University closed.
3 Tuesday First day of classes for Fall Semester.
10 Tuesday Last day of active wait–list for Fall Semester courses. After this date courses may only be added in person using the Request For Late Course Registration form.
16 Monday Last day to drop a Fall Semester course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all courses will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00.
17 Tuesday Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
October 2019
1 Tuesday Any remaining Fall Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
1 Tuesday First day to submit applications for academic programs beginning September 2020.
11 Friday Last day to apply for Student Aid BC funding (student loan) for students attending Fall Semester only.
14 Monday Thanksgiving Day; University closed.
28 Monday Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a Fall Semester course, or program, or to change from credit to audit (or vice–versa) in academic programs.
31 Thursday Last day for overdue Fall Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Fall Semester courses.
31 Thursday Deadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
November 2019
11 Monday Remembrance Day; University closed.
11-15 Mon-Fri Fall Semester Study Days for academic programs.
30 Saturday Recommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Spring Semester classes.
December 2019
6 Friday Last day of classes for Fall Semester.
9 Monday First day of final examinations.
18 Wednesday Last day of final examinations.
27 Friday Final Fall Semester grades due.
25-Jan 1 Wed-Wed Christmas/New Year break.

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Academic Programs 2020

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Note: Dates may vary for Regional Campuses and for International Students.

January 2020
6 Monday First day of classes for Spring Semester.
13 Monday Last day of active wait–list for Spring Semester courses. After this date, courses may only be added in person using the Request for Late Course Registration form.
17 Friday Last day to drop a Spring Semester course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all courses will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00.
20 Monday Spring Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
30 & 31 Thurs & Fri Graduation convocation ceremonies.
February 2020
3 Monday Any remaining Spring Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late payment fee.
13 Thursday Last day to apply for Student Aid BC funding (student loan) for students with April end date for the current academic year.
17 Monday Family Day; University closed.
24-28 Mon-Fri Spring Semester Study Days for academic programs.
28 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a Spring Semester course or program or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa) in academic - programs.
28 Friday Last day for overdue fees Spring Semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Spring Semester courses.
28 Friday Recommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Summer semester classes.
March 2020
27 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from full-year courses.
31 Tuesday Deadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
April 2020
9 Thursday Last day of classes for Spring Semester.
10 & 13 Fri & Mon Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
15 Wednesday First day of final examinations.
24 Friday Last day of final examinations.
May 2020
1 Friday Final Spring Semester grades due.
4 Monday First day of classes for the May 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
5 Tuesday Last day of active waitlist for May term courses.
5 Tuesday Last day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all May term courses on or before this date will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.00
6 Wednesday Tuition fees for Summer Session classes starting in May are due and calculated based on enrolment as of this date.
7 Thursday Any remaining Summer Session fees unpaid for classes starting in May will be assessed a 10% late fee.
8 Friday Last day of active waitlist for 14-week Summer Session classes.
18 Monday Victoria Day; University closed.
June 2020
1-3 Mon-Wed Graduation convocation ceremonies.
12  Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a May Summer Session term course or program in academic programs, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
19 Friday Last day of classes for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
19 Friday Graduation convocation ceremonies. 
22 Monday First day of classes for June 7-week term of Summer Session.
23 Tuesday Last day of active wait–list for June term courses.
23 Tuesday Last day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it. Students who completely withdraw from all June term courses on or before this date will be assessed the minimum Semester fee of $200.00.
24 Wednesday Tuition fees for June term classes are due and calculated based on enrolment as of this date.
25 Thursday Any remaining June term fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
26 Friday Final grades due for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
30 Tuesday Recommended deadline to submit Student Loan Application to the Ministry of Advanced Education to ensure receipt of funds by the first day of Fall Semester classes.
July 2020
1 Wednesday Canada Day; University closed.
24 Friday Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from 14–week Summer Session courses, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
31 Friday Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a June Summer Session term course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
August 2020
3 Monday BC Day; University closed.
7 Friday Last day of classes for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
14 Friday Final grades due for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.

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