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
2023 - 2024 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Mon 4 September |
Mid-Semester Break |
Tues 20 - Fri 23 February |
University closed in lieu of National
Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Fri 29 September |
Good Friday |
Fri 29 March |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Sat 30 September |
Easter Sunday |
Sun 31 March |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Mon 9 October |
Easter Monday |
Mon 1 April |
University closed in lieu of
Remembrance Day |
Fri 10 November |
Victoria Day |
Mon 20 May |
| Remembrance Day |
Sat 11 November |
Maintenance Shutdown |
Sat 22 June |
| Winter Break |
Sun 24 - Sun 31 December |
Canada Day |
Mon 1 July |
| New Year's Day |
Mon 1 January |
BC Day |
Mon 5 August |
| Family Day |
Mon 19 February |
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2023 May Semester and Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
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2023 May |
2023 Spring |
2023 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
Tues 4 July |
| Fees Due |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Mon 15 May |
Fri 5 May |
Mon 10 July |
| Withdrawal Date |
Tues 20 June |
Thurs 18 May |
Fri 21 July |
| Last Day of Classes |
Fri 11 August |
Fri 9 June |
Fri 11 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Mon 14 August |
Mon 12 June |
Mon 14 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Fri 18 August |
Fri 16 June |
Fri 18 August |
2023 September, 2024 January, and 2024 May Semester Academic Dates
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2023 September |
2024 January |
2024 May
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| Orientation Day |
Tues 5 September |
Tues 2 January |
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| First Day of Classes |
Wed 6 September |
Wed 3 January |
Wed 1 May |
| Fees Due |
Wed 6 September |
Wed 3 January |
Wed 1 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Wed 20 September |
Wed 17 January |
Wed 15 May |
| Withdrawal Date |
Thurs 26 October |
Thurs 22 February |
Thurs 20 June |
| Last Day of Classes |
Tues 5 December |
Tues 9 April |
Fri 9 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Wed 6 December |
Wed 10 April |
Mon 12 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Sat 16 December |
Sat 20 April |
Fri 16 August |
2024 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
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2024 Spring |
2024 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Wed 1 May |
Tues 2 July |
| Fees Due |
Wed 1 May |
Wed 1 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Tues 7 May |
Mon 8 July |
| Withdrawal Date |
Tues 21 May |
Fri 19 July |
| Last Day of Classes |
Mon 10 June |
Mon 12 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Tues 11 June |
Tues 13 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Sat 15 June |
Sat 17 August |
2023 - 2024 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation |
Wed 1 November |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation |
Fri 1 March |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation |
Mon 15 July |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) |
Fri 31 May |
2023 - 2024 Senate Dates
| 28 Sept 2023 |
25 Oct 2023 |
22 Nov 2023 |
24 Jan 2024 |
28 Feb 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 |
24 Apr 2024 |
29 May 2024 |
26 Jun 2024 |
28 Aug 2024 |
For more detailed information on Academic Dates & Deadlines, please see the following documents:
Academic Dates and Deadlines Through August 2024
