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
2021 - 2022 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Mon 6 September |
Good Friday |
Fri 15 April
|
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Thurs 30 September |
Easter Sunday |
Sun 17 April |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Mon 11 October |
Easter Monday |
Mon 18 April |
| Remembrance Day |
Thurs 11 November |
Victoria Day |
Mon 23 May |
| Winter Break |
Fri 24 December - Sat 1 January |
Maintenance Shutdown |
Sat 25 June |
| Family Day |
Mon 21 February |
Canada Day |
Fri 1 July |
| Mid-Semester Break |
Tues 22 - Fri 25 February |
BC Day |
Mon 1 August |
2021 September, 2022 January, and 2022 May Semester Academic Dates
|
2021 September |
2022 January |
2022 May
|
| Orientation Day |
Tues 7 September |
Tues 4 January |
|
| First Day of Classes |
Wed 8 September |
Wed 5 January |
Mon 2 May |
| Fees Due |
Wed 8 September |
Wed 5 January |
Mon 2 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Wed 22 September |
Wed 19 January |
Mon 16 May |
| Withdrawal Date |
Fri 29 October |
Thurs 24 February |
Tues 21 June |
| Last Day of Classes |
Mon 6 December |
Thurs 7 April |
Fri 12 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Tues 7 December |
Fri 8 April |
Mon 15 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Fri 17 December |
Fri 22 April |
Fri 19 August |
2022 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
| Intersession |
2022 Spring |
2022 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Mon 2 May |
Mon 4 July |
| Fees Due |
Mon 2 May |
Mon 2 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Fri 6 May |
Fri 8 July |
| Last Day of Classes |
Fri 10 June |
Fri 12 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Mon 13 June |
Mon 15 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Fri 17 June |
Fri 19 August |
2021 - 2022 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation |
Mon 1 November |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation |
Tues 1 March |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation |
Fri15 July |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) |
Fri 27 May |
2021 - 2022 Senate Dates
| 22 Sept 2021 |
27 Oct 2021 |
24 Nov 2021 |
26 Jan 2022 |
23 Feb 2022 |
| 23 Mar 2022 |
27 Apr 2022 |
25 May 2022 |
22 Jun 2022 |
24 Aug 2022 |
For more detailed information on Academic Dates & Deadlines, please see the following documents:
Academic Dates and Deadlines Through August 2030
updated: September 1, 2021
