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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Vocational/Trades Programs:

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Vocational/Trades Programs 2019

Note: Tuition fees are due in full prior to the commencement of all Vocational/ Trades programs. 

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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 most Vocational/Trades programs.
October 2019
1 Tuesday First day to submit applications for Vocational/Trades programs beginning September 2020.
14 Monday Thanksgiving Day; University closed.
31 Thursday Deadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
November 2019
11 Monday Remembrance Day; University closed.
29 Friday 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
20 Friday Last day of classes for most Vocational/Trades programs.
25–Jan 1 Wed-Wed Christmas/New Year break.

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Vocational/Trades Programs 2020

Note: Tuition fees are due in full prior to the commencement of all Vocational/Trades Programs. Withdrawal from a program must be done by the end of the 8th week of classes to avoid academic penalty

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

January 2020
1 Wednesday New Years Day; University closed.
6 Monday First day back for most Vocational/Trades programs.
30-31 Thurs-Fri Graduation convocation ceremonies. 
February 2020
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.
March 2020
31 Tuesday Deadline to fill out your student record Scholarship, Award and Bursary Profile.
April 2020
10 & 13 Fri & Mon Good Friday/Easter Monday; University closed.
May 2020
18 Monday Victoria Day; University closed.
June 2020
19 Friday Last day for most 10–month full–time Vocational/Trades programs that started in September 2019.
19 Friday Graduation convocation ceremonies.
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.

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