Graduate Semester Dates

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

2020 - 2021 UNBC Holidays/Closures

Labour Day	Mon 7 September	Good Friday	Fri 2 April
Thanksgiving Day	Mon 12 October	Easter Sunday	Sun 4 April
Remembrance Day	Wed 11 November	Easter Monday	Mon 5 April
Winter Break	Thurs 24 December - Fri 1 January	Victoria Day	Mon 24 May
Family Day	Mon 15 February	Maintenance Shutdown	Sat 19 June
Mid-Semester Break	Tues 16 - Fri 19 February	Canada Day	Thurs 1 July
		BC Day	Mon 2 August

2020 September, 2021 January*, and 2021 May Semester Academic Dates

	2020 September	2021 January	2021 May
Orientation Day	Tues 8 September
First Day of Classes	Wed 9 September	Mon 11 January	Mon 10 May
Fees Due	Wed 9 September	Mon 11 January	Mon 10 May
Add/Drop Date	Wed 23 September	Tues 26 January	Tues 25 May
Withdrawal Date	Thurs 29 October	Wed 3 March	Tues 29 June
Last Day of Classes	Mon 7 December	Mon 19 April	Fri 20 August
First Day of Exams	Tues 8 December	Thurs 22 April	Mon 23 August
Last Day of Exams	Fri 18 December	Fri 30 April	Fri 27 August

*As per Senate motions S-202012.02 and S-202012.03:

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic that Senate approves the exceptional delay to the start of the January 2021 Academic Term until January 11th from January 4th, 2021. Further, approves the change in the Last Day of Classes from April 12th, 2021 to April 19th, 2021 and authorizes the Registrar to adjust the 2021 Semester Dates in the 2020-2021 UNBC Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Calendars to give effect to these changes;

Furthermore, in the current, limited and exceptional circumstances, Senate further authorizes the Deans, in consultation with Program Chairs and the Registrar to exercise discretion in approving minimal and reasonable exceptions, adjustments and interpretations of Academic Regulations and Policies in the Calendars that allow for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to complete January 2021 credits in a timely manner, while maintaining academic integrity.

Please note the following programs start on January 5th, 2021: Master of Education (Multidisciplinary Leadership and Counselling), Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Social Work.

2021 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates

Intersession	2021 Spring	2021 Summer
First Day of Classes	Mon 10 May	Mon 12 July
Fees Due	Mon 10 May	Mon 10 May
Add/Drop Date	Fri 14 May	Fri 16 July
Last Day of Classes	Fri 18 June	Fri 20 August
First Day of Exams	Mon 21 June	Mon 23 August
Last Day of Exams	Fri 25 June	Fri 27 August

2020 - 2021 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates

Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation	Sun 1 November
Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation	Sun 1 March
Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation	Thurs 15 July
Convocation Day (Prince George Campus)	Fri 28 May