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.

Academic Programs 2021

July 2021
14 Wednesday Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall semester classes. 
August 2021
2 Monday BC Day; University closed. 
September 2021
6 Monday Labour Day; University closed.
7 Tuesday First day of classes for Fall Semester.
14 Tuesday Last day of active wait-list for Fall Semester courses. After this date, adding a course requires instructor permission. 
20 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.
21 Tuesday Fall Semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
30 Thursday National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.
October 2021
1 Friday Any remaining Fall Semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee. 
1 Friday First day to submit applications for academic programs beginning September 2022. 
11 Monday Thanksgiving Day; University closed. 
14 Thursday Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Spring Semester classes.
31 Sunday Last day for overdue Fall Semester fees to be paid to avoid de-registration from Fall semester courses. 
31 Sunday Noon – Deadline to complete and submit on-line Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile.
November 2021
11 Thursday Remembrance Day; University closed.
8-12 Mon-Fri Fall Semester Study Days for academic programs.
29 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.
December 2021
10 Friday Last day of classes for Fall semester.
13 Monday First day of final examinations.
22 Wednesday Last day of final examinations.
24-Jan 3 Fri-Mon Christmas/New Year break.
31 Friday Final Fall 2021 semester grades due.

 

Academic Programs 2022

January 2022
3 Monday University closed; New Year’s Day observed.
6 Thursday First day of classes for Spring semester.
13 Thursday Last day of active wait-list for Spring semester courses. After this date, adding a course requires instructor permission.
19 Wednesday 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 a fee of $200.
20 Thursday Spring semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
February 2022
1 Tuesday Any remaining Spring semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late payment fee.   
21 Monday Family Day; University closed.
22-25 Tues-Fri Spring semester Study Days for academic programs.
25 Friday Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Summer semester classes.
28 Monday Last day for overdue fees for Spring semester to be paid to avoid de-registration from Spring semester courses.
March 2022
30 Wednesday 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.
30 Wednesday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from full-year courses.
31 Thursday Noon – Deadline to complete and submit on-line Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile.
April 2022
8 Friday Last day of classes for Spring semester.
11 Monday First day of final examinations.
15/18 Fri/Mon Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
22 Friday Last day of final examinations.
29 Friday Final Spring 2022 semester grades due.
May 2022
2 Monday First day of classes for the May 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session. 
3 Tuesday Last day of active waitlist for May term classes.
3 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 term fee of $200.  
4 Wednesday Tuition fees for Summer Session classes starting in May are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.
5 Thursday Any remaining Summer Session fees unpaid for classes starting in May will be assessed a 10% late fee.
6 Friday Last day of active wait-list for 14-week Summer Session classes.
23 Monday Victoria Day; University closed.
June 2022
10 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from May Summer Session course or program in academic programs, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
17 Friday Last day of classes for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
20 Monday First day of classes for June 7-week term of Summer Session.
21 Tuesday Last day of active wait-list for June term courses.
21 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 term fee of $200.
22 Wednesday Tuition fees for June term classes are due and are based on enrolments as of this date. 
23 Thursday Any remaining June term fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
22-24 Wed-Fri Graduation convocation ceremonies.
24 Friday Final grades due for May 7-week term of Summer Session. 
July 2022
1 Friday Canada Day; University closed.
15 Friday Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall semester classes.
22 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from the 14-week session of Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
29 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from June Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
August 2022
1 Monday BC Day; University closed.
5 Friday Last day of classes for June 7-week term and 14-week courses of Summer Session. 
12 Friday Final grades due for June 7-week term and 14-week courses of Summer Session.

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