Academic Year
The academic year extends from September 1 to August 31. Each 12-month academic year is composed of the following semesters:
- September Semester - September to December
- January Semester - January to April
- May Semester - May to August
2024 - 2025 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Monday, September 2 |
Good Friday |
Friday, April 18 |
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation |
Monday, September 30 |
Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 20 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 14 |
Easter Monday |
Monday, April 21 |
| Remembrance Day |
Monday, November 11 |
Victoria Day |
Monday, May 19 |
| Winter Break |
Wednesday, December 25 to
Tuesday, December 31 |
Maintenance Shutdown |
Saturday, June 21 |
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1 |
Canada Day |
Tuesday, July 1 |
| Family Day |
Monday, February 17 |
BC Day |
Monday, August 4 |
| Mid-Semester Break |
Tuesday, February 18 to
Friday, February 21 |
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2024 September, 2025 January, and 2025 May Semester Academic Dates
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2024 September |
2025 January |
2025 May |
| Orientation Day |
Tuesday, September 3 |
Friday, January 3 |
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| First Day of Classes |
Wednesday, September 4 |
Monday, January 6 |
Monday, May 5 |
| Fees Due |
Wednesday, September 4 |
Monday, January 6 |
Monday, May 5 |
| Add/Drop Date |
Wednesday, September 18 |
Monday, January 20 |
Tuesday, May 20 |
| Withdrawal Date |
Thursday, October 24 |
Tuesday, February 25 |
Thursday, June 26 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Tuesday, December 3 |
Friday, April 4 |
Monday, August 11 |
| First Day of Exams |
Thursday, December 5 |
Tuesday, April 8 |
Tuesday, August 12 |
| Last Day of Exams |
Monday, December 16 |
Thursday, April 17 |
Saturday, August 16 |
2025 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
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2025 Spring |
2025 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Monday, May 5 |
Wednesday, July 2 |
| Fees Due |
Monday, May 5 |
Monday, May 5 |
| Add/Drop Date |
Friday, May 9 |
Tuesday, July 8 |
| Withdrawal Date |
Friday, May 23 |
Monday, July 21 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Friday, June 13 |
Monday, August 11 |
| First Day of Exams |
Monday, June 16 |
Tuesday, August 12 |
| Last Day of Exams |
Friday, June 20 |
Saturday, August 16 |
2024 - 2025 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation |
November 1 |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation |
March 1 |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation |
July 15 |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) |
May 30 |
2024 - 2025 Senate Dates
| September 25, 2024 |
October 23, 2024 |
November 27, 2024 |
January 22, 2025 |
February 26, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 |
April 23, 2025 |
May 28, 2025 |
June 25, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
2025 - 2026 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Monday, September 1 |
Mid-Semester Break |
Tuesday, February 17 to
Friday, February 20 |
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation |
Tuesday, September 30 |
Good Friday |
Friday, April 3 |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 13 |
Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 5 |
| Mid-Semester Break |
Monday, November 10 to
Friday, November 14 |
Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6 |
| Remembrance Day |
Tuesday, November 11 |
Victoria Day |
Monday, May 18 |
| Winter Break |
Thursday, December 25 to
Wednesday, December 31 |
Maintenance Shutdown |
Saturday, June 20 |
| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1 |
Canada Day |
Wednesday, July 1 |
| Family Day |
Monday, February 16 |
BC Day |
Monday, August 3 |
2025 September, 2026 January, and 2026 May Semester Academic Dates
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2025 September |
2026 January |
2026 May |
| Orientation Day |
Tuesday, September 2 |
Wednesday, January 7 |
Friday, May 8 |
| First Day of Classes |
Wednesday, September 3 |
Thursday, January 8 |
Monday, May 11 |
| Fees Due |
Wednesday, September 3 |
Thursday, January 8 |
Monday, May 11 |
| Add/Drop Date |
Wednesday, September 17 |
Thursday, January 22 |
Tuesday, May 26 |
| Withdrawal Date |
Thursday, October 23 |
Friday, February 27 |
Tuesday, June 23 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Friday, December 5 |
Monday, April 13 |
Friday, August 14 |
| First Day of Exams |
Tuesday, December 9 |
Thursday, April 16 |
Monday, August 17 |
| Last Day of Exams |
Friday, December 19 |
Saturday, April 25 |
Friday, August 21 |
2026 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
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2026 Spring |
2026 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Monday, May 11 |
Monday, July 6 |
| Fees Due |
Monday, May 11 |
Monday, May 11 |
| Add/Drop Date |
Friday, May 15 |
Friday, July 10 |
| Withdrawal Date |
Tuesday, June 2 |
Tuesday, July 28 |
| Last Day of Classes |
Friday, June 19 |
Friday, August 14 |
| First Day of Exams |
Monday, June 22 |
Monday, August 17 |
| Last Day of Exams |
Friday, June 26 |
Friday, August 21 |
2025 - 2026 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation |
November 1 |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation |
March 1 |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation |
July 15 |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) |
May 29 |
2025 - 2026 Senate Dates
| September 24, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
January 28, 2026 |
February 25, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 |
April 22, 2026 |
May 27, 2026 |
June 24, 2026 |
August 26, 2026 |
Non-Standard Course Dates
Non-Standard courses are courses that have deviated start and end dates. These courses do not follow the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines set out in the course calendar.
