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:

• September Semester - September to December (click here to access dates)
• January Semester - January to April (click here to access dates)
• May Semester - May to August (click here to access dates)

Click here for Senate meeting dates.

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2011 September Semester

September
5	Monday	Labour Day, University closed.
7	Wednesday	First day of classes, September Semester. All September Semester fees due.
21	Wednesday	Last day to add/drop September Semester courses without  financial penalty. Last day to change September Semester courses from audit to credit and credit to audit.
October
10	Monday	Thanksgiving Day, University closed.
18	Tuesday	Last day to withdraw from September Semester courses without academic penalty, 50% tuition refund.
28	Friday	Deadline for application to graduate in 2012.
November
1	Tuesday	Application deadline for undergraduate studies for January Semester.
11	Friday	Remembrance Day, University closed.
December
2	Friday	Last day of classes.
5	Monday	First day of exam period.
16	Friday	Last day of exam period.
24-31	Sat. to Sat.	University closed.
30	Friday	University closed (maintenance shutdown).

2012 January Semester

 

January

1	Sunday	University closed.
4	Wednesday	First day of classes. All January Semester fees due.
18	Wednesday	Last day to add/drop January Semester courses without financial penalty. Last day to change January Semester courses from audit to credit and credit to audit.
February
1	Wednesday	Application deadline for the Bachelor of Social Work Program for the September Semester 2012. Application deadline for Bachelor of Fine Arts.
10	Friday	Last day to withdraw from January Semester courses without academic penalty, 50% tuition refund.
20	Monday	Beginning of Mid-Semester Break.  No classes February 20-24.
March
1	Thursday	Application deadline for undergraduate studies for September Semester 2012. Application deadline for International Students for May and September Semesters 2012. Application deadline for the Environmental Engineering Program for September Semester 2012. Application deadline for the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program for September Semester 2012. Application deadline for UNBC administered scholarships and bursaries. General application deadline for May Semester 2012.
12	Monday	Application deadline for the Bachelor of Education Program September Semester 2012.
30	Friday	Application (to College of New Caledonia) deadline for the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program September Semester 2012.
April
5	Thursday	Last day of classes.
6	Friday	Good Friday, University closed.
9	Monday	Easter Monday, University closed.
11	Wednesday	First day of exam period.
25	Wednesday	Last day of exam period.

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 add/drop Spring Intersession courses without financial penalty.*
18	Friday	Last day to add/drop May Semester courses without financial penalty. Last day to change May Semester courses from audit to credit and credit to audit.
21	Monday	Victoria Day, University closed.
25*	Friday	Last day to withdraw from Spring Intersession courses without academic penalty, 50% tuition refund.*
25	Friday	Convocation.
June
4	Monday	Application deadline for International Students for January Semester 2013.  Application deadline for the Northern Advancement Program.
15	Friday	Last day of classes, Spring Intersession. Last day to withdraw from May Semester courses without academic penalty, 50% tuition refund.
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 to July 3.
29	Friday	Recommended application deadline for the BC Student Assistance Program (BC Student Loans).
July
2	Monday	In 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 add/drop Summer Intersession courses without financial penalty.*
20*	Friday	Last day to withdraw from Summer Intersession courses without academic penalty, 50% tuition refund.*
August
6	Monday	BC Day, University closed.
10	Friday	Last day of classes, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
13	Monday	First day of exam period, Summer Intersession and May Semester.
17	Friday	Last day of exam period, Summer Intersession and May Semester.

 

*For condensed courses, the last day to withdraw (50% tuition refund) is indicated in the course specific documentation.

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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