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 in the Calendar.
  • For graduate program start dates, end dates, and other deadlines please consult the specific program in the Calendar or the individual program's web page.

Academic Programs 2022

July 2022

15

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall semester classes.

August 2022

1

Monday

BC Day; University closed.

September 2022

5

Monday

Labour Day; University closed.

6

Tuesday

First day of classes for Fall semester.

13

Tuesday

Last day of active wait-list for Fall semester courses. After this date adding a course requires instructor permission.

19

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.

20

Tuesday

Fall semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

30

Friday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.

October 2022

1

Saturday

First day to submit applications for Academic programs beginning September 2023.

3

Monday

Any remaining Fall semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.

10

Monday

Thanksgiving Day; University closed.

14

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Spring Semester classes. 

30

Sunday

Midnight – Deadline to complete and submit on-line Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile

31

Monday

Last day for overdue Fall semester fees to be paid to avoid deregistration from Fall semester courses.

November 2022

7-11

Mon-Fri

Fall Semester Study Days for academic programs.

11

Friday

Remembrance Day; University closed.

28

Monday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from all Fall semester courses, or program, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa) in Academic programs.

December 2022

9

Friday Last day of classes for Fall Semester.

12

Monday First day of final examinations.

21

Wednesday Last day of final examinations.

24-Jan 2

Sat-Mon Christmas/New Year break.

30

Friday Final Fall semester grades due.

 

Academic Programs 2023

January 2023

2

Monday

New Year’s Day Observed; University closed.

5

Thursday

First day of classes for Spring semester.

12

Thursday

Last day of active wait-list for Spring semester courses. After this date adding a course requires instructor permission.

18

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 the minimum semester fee of $200.

19

Thursday

Spring semester fees are due and calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

February 2023

1

Wednesday

Any remaining Spring semester fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late payment fee.   

20

Monday

Family Day; University closed.

21-24

Tues-Fri

Spring semester Study Days for Academic Programs.

28

Tuesday

Last day for overdue fees for Spring semester to be paid to avoid deregistration from Spring semester courses.

March 2023

29

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.

29

Wednesday

Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from full-year courses.

30

Thursday

Midnight – Deadline to complete and submit online Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Profile

April 2023

7-10

Fri/Mon

Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.

14

Friday

Last day of classes for Spring semester.

17

Monday

First day of final examinations.

26

Wednesday

Last day of final examinations.

May 2023
1 Monday First day of classes for the May 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.
2 Tuesday Last day of active wait-list for May term classes.
2 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.
3 Wednesday Tuition fees for Summer Session classes starting in May are due and are based on enrolments as of this date.
4 Thursday Any remaining Summer Session fees unpaid for classes starting in May will be assessed a 10% late fee.
5 Friday Last day of active wait-list for 14-week Summer Session classes.
5 Friday Final Spring 2023 semester grades due.
22 Monday Victoria Day; University closed.
June 2023
9 Friday Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from a May Summer Session course or program in academic programs, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).
16 Friday Last day of classes for May 7-week term of Summer Session.
19 Monday First day of classes for June 7-week term of Summer Session.
20 Tuesday Last day of active wait-list for June term courses.
20 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.
21 Wednesday Tuition fees for June term classes are due and are based on enrolments as of this date.
22 Thursday Any remaining June term fees unpaid will be assessed a 10% late fee.
21-23 Wed-Fri Graduation convocation ceremonies.
23 Friday Final grades due for May 7-week term of Summer Session.

 

July 2023

3

Monday

Canada Day Observed; University closed. 

15

Friday

Recommended deadline to apply for student loan funding for Fall semester classes

21

Friday

Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from a 14–week session of Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

28

Friday

Last day for academic penalty–free withdrawal from June Summer Session course, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

August 2023

4

Friday

Last day of classes for June 7-week and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.

7

Monday

BC Day; University closed.

11

Friday

Final grades due for June 7-week term and any 14-week courses of Summer Session.

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