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
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
| 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
| 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.