VIU Registration Bulletin - Fall Semester

Dates and Deadlines

Important dates for Fall Semester

September 6 (Tuesday): First day of classes.

September 6-19: Students who completely withdraw from all courses in this time period will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.

September 19 (Monday): Last day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it.

September 20 (Tuesday): Fall Semester fees due. Fees will be calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

September 30 (Friday): National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; University closed.

October 3 (Monday): Any unpaid Fall Semester fees will be assessed a 10% late payment fee.

October 10 (Monday): Thanksgiving Day, University closed.

October 31 (Monday): Students with fees owing will be deregistered from all Fall courses.

November 11 (Friday): Remembrance Day, University closed.

November 7-11 (Monday - Friday): Fall Semester Study Days for Academic programs.

November 28 (Monday): Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from Fall Semester courses, or to change from credit to audit (or vice-versa).

December 9 (Friday): Last day of classes.

December 12 (Monday): First day of final examinations.

December 21 (Wednesday): Last day of final examinations. December 30 (Friday): Final Fall Semester grades due.

January 5 (Thursday): First day of classes for the Spring 2023 Semester.

January 5-18: Students who completely withdraw from all courses in this time period will be assessed the minimum semester fee of $200.

January 18 (Wednesday): Last day to drop a course without having to fully pay for it.

January 19 (Thursday): Spring Semester fees due. Fees will be calculated based on course enrolment as of this date.

March 29 (Wednesday): Last day for academic penalty-free withdrawal from 8-month courses that started in September.