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2009 - 2010 Graduate
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  2009 - 2010 Semester Dates


Academic Year

The academic year extends from September 1 to August 31. Most of the University course offerings are available during the day, and courses are available in the evening during the September and January Semesters.

September Semester

The September Semester runs from early September to mid-December.

January Semester

The January Semester runs from early January to late April.

May Semester

The May Semester runs from May to August with a break, and includes Spring and Summer Intersessions.



2009 September Semester

September
7
MondayLabour Day, University closed.
8
TuesdayFirst day of classes, September Semester.
All September Semester fees due.
15TuesdayApplication deadline for Graduate Studies for January Semester 2010 for:  Business Administration (MBA -- Canadian applicants), Development Economics (MA), First Nations Studies (MA), Gender Studies (MA), History (MA), International Studies (MA), Mathematical, Computer, & Physical Sciences (MSc), Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (MA, MSc, MNRES), Political Science (MA).
21*
Monday 
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
12 MondayThanksgiving Day, University closed.
20*TuesdayLast day to withdraw from September Semester courses without academic penalty.*
 
November
11WednesdayRemembrance Day, University closed.
16MondayApplication deadline for non-degree status for January Semester.
 
December
4
FridayLast day of classes.
7
MondayFirst day of exam period.
18FridayLast day of exam period.
25-31Fri. to Thurs.
University closed.
28
Monday
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.

2010 January Semester

January
1-3Fri. to Sun.
University closed.
4
Monday
First day of classes, January Semester.
All January Semester fees due.
15*Friday
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 Psychology (MSc) and (PhD) Programs for September Semester 2010.
 
February
12*Friday
Last day to withdraw from January Semester courses without academic penalty.*
15 
Monday 
Application deadline for UNBC administered Graduate Awards.
Application deadline for Graduate Studies for May Semester 2010.
Application deadline for Graduate Studies for September Semester 2010 for:  Community Health Science (MSc), Education (MEd), First Nations Studies (MA), Gender Studies (MA), History (MA), Interdisciplinary Studies (MA), International Studies (MA), Mathematical, Computer, & Physical Sciences (MSc), Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (MA, MSc, MNRES) and (PhD), Nursing (MScN, MScN:FNP), Political Science (MA), Social Work (MSW).
Beginning of Mid-Semester Break.  No classes February 15-19.
 
March
1
Monday
Deadline for Application to Graduate in 2010.
15
Monday
Application deadline for Disability Management (MA) for the September Semester 2010.
 
April
2
FridayGood Friday, University closed.
5
MondayEaster Monday, University closed.
Friday 
Last day of classes. 
12MondayFirst day of exam period.
15Thursday
Application deadline for non-degree status for the May Semester 2010.
Application deadline for Business Administration (MBA -- International applicants) for the September Semester 2010.
23FridayLast day of exam period.
30
FridayDeadline 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.

2010 May Semester

May
3
Monday
First day of classes, May Semester and Spring Intersession.
All May Semester fees due, including Spring/Summer Intersessions.
7
Friday
Last day to register or revise registration for Spring Intersession courses without financial penalty.*
14FridayApplication deadline for Business Administration (MBA -- Canadian applicants) for the September Semester 2010.
17 
Monday 
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.
21
Friday
Last day to withdraw from Spring Intersession without academic penalty.
24 
Monday 
Victoria Day, University closed. 
28
Friday
Convocation.
 
June
11*Friday
Last day of classes, Spring Intersession.
Last day to withdraw from May Semester courses without academic penalty.*
14
Monday
First day of exam period, Spring Intersession.
18
Friday
Last day of exam period, Spring Intersession. 
21
Monday
Summer break begins for May Semester, no classes June 21-July 4.
 
July
1ThursdayCanada Day, University closed.
3
SaturdayUniversity closed (maintenance shutdown).
5
Monday
Classes resume for May Semester.
First day of classes, Summer Intersession.
9
Friday
Last day to register or revise registration for Summer Intersession courses without financial penalty.
15 
Thursday 
Application deadline for Business Administration (MBA -- International applicants) for the January Semester 2011 
23* FridayLast day to withdraw from Summer Intersession courses without academic penalty.
 
August
2
MondayBC Day, University closed.
13FridayLast day of classes, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
16Monday
Application deadline for non-degree status for the September Semester.
First day of exam period, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
20FridayLast 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.
 
2009 - 2010 Senate Dates
 
September 9, 2009
October 14, 2009
November 18, 2009
December 9, 2009
January  20, 2010
February 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
April 21, 2010
May 12, 2010
June 9, 2010
July 14, 2010
August 11, 2010
 

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