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2011 - 2012 Graduate
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  2011 - 2012 Semester Dates


Academic Year

The academic year extends from September 1 to August 31. Most of the University course offerings are delivered during the day, and courses are available in the evening during the September and January Semesters. Each 12-month academic year begins in September and is composed of the following semesters:
Click here to access Senate meeting dates.
 

 
2011 September Semester

September
5
MondayLabour Day, University closed.
7
WednesdayFirst day of classes, September Semester.
All September Semester fees due.
15Thursday Application deadline for Graduate Studies for January Semester 2012 for several graduate programs. Click here to see chart showing application for admission deadline dates for specific degrees and programs.
21*
Wednesday 
Last day to register or revise registration for the September Semester.*
Last day to withdraw from program without financial penalty. Last day to change September Semester courses from audit to credit and credit to audit.
 
October
10 MondayThanksgiving Day, University closed.
18*TuesdayLast day to withdraw from September Semester courses without academic penalty.*
31

Monday
Deadline for Application to Graduate in 2012.
 
November
11FridayRemembrance Day, University closed.
14MondayApplication deadline for non-degree status for January Semester 2012.
 
December
2
FridayLast day of classes.
5
MondayFirst day of exam period.
16FridayLast day of exam period.
24-31Sat. to Sat.
University closed.
30
Friday
University closed (maintenance shutdown).
 
*Graduate Students must have permission of their supervisor to alter their registration and must maintain continuous enrolment in order to maintain their position in Graduate Studies.
 

2012 January Semester

January
1Sunday University closed.
4
Wednesday
First day of classes, January Semester.
All January Semester fees due.
18*Wednesday
Last day to register or revise registration for the January Semester.*
Last day to withdraw from program without financial penalty.
Last day to change January Semester courses from audit to credit and from credit to audit.
Application deadline for Graduate Studies September Semester 2012 for English (MA) and Psychology (MSc, PhD). 
 
 
 
 
February
1
Wednesday
Application deadline for Graduate Studies September Semester 2012 for Master of Business Administration.
10*Friday
Last day to withdraw from January Semester courses without academic penalty.*
15
Wednesday 
Application deadline for Graduate Studies for May or September Semester 2012 for several graduate programs. Click here to see chart showing application for admission deadline dates for specific degrees and programs.
20
Monday
Beginning of Mid-Semester Break.  No classes February 20-24.
 
March
N / A


 
April
5
Thursday
Last day of classes. 
6
Friday 
Good Friday, University closed.
9
Monday 
Easter Monday, University closed. 
11WednesdayFirst day of exam period.
13Friday
Application deadline for non-degree status for the May Semester 2012.
25WednesdayLast day of exam period.
30
MondayDeadline to complete all requirements for Master's and PhD programs for graduation.
 
*Graduate Students must have permission of their supervisor to alter their registration and must maintain continuous enrolment in order to maintain their position in Graduate Studies.
 

2012 May Semester

May
7
Monday
First day of classes, May Semester and Spring Intersession.
All May Semester fees due, including Spring/Summer Intersessions.
11
Friday
Last day to register or revise registration for Spring Intersession courses without financial penalty.*
21
Monday 
Victoria Day, University closed. 
23
Tuesday 
Last day to register or revise registration for the May Semester. Last day to withdraw from program without financial penalty. Last day to change May Semester courses from audit to credit and credit to audit.
25
Friday
Last day to withdraw from Spring Intersession without academic penalty.
25
Friday
Convocation.
 
June
15*Friday
Last day of classes, Spring Intersession.
Last day to withdraw from May Semester courses without academic penalty.*
18
Monday
First day of exam period, Spring Intersession.
22
Friday
Last day of exam period, Spring Intersession. 
25 Monday
Summer break begins for May Semester (no classes June 25 - July 3).
 
July
2
MondayIn lieu of Canada Day, University closed.
3
Tuesday
Classes resume for May Semester.
First day of classes, Summer Intersession.
7
Saturday
University closed (maintenance shutdown).
10
Tuesday
Last day to register or revise registration for Summer Intersession courses without financial penalty.
20* FridayLast day to withdraw from Summer Intersession courses without academic penalty.*
 
August
6
MondayBC Day, University closed.
10FridayLast day of classes, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
15Wednesday
Application deadline for non-degree status for the September Semester.
13
Monday
First day of exam period, Summer Intersession and May Semester. 
17
FridayLast day of exam period, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
 
For condensed courses, the last day to revise registration is indicated in the course-specific documentation.
 
*Graduate Students must have permission of their supervisor to alter their registration and must maintain continuous enrolment in order to maintain their position in Graduate Studies.
 

2011 - 2012 Senate Dates
 
September 28, 2011
October 26, 2011
November 23, 2011
December 14, 2011
January 25, 2012
February 22, 2012
March 28, 2012
April 25, 2012
May 23, 2012
June 27, 2012
July 25, 2012
August 22, 2012
 March 28, 2012: Special Budget Meeting

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