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
2022 - 2023 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Mon 5 September |
Mid-Semester Break |
Tues 21 - Fri 24 February |
| Queen Elizabeth II - National Day of Mourning |
Mon 19 September |
Good Friday |
Fri 7 April |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Fri 30 September |
Easter Sunday |
Sun 9 April |
| Thanksgiving Day |
Mon 10 October |
Easter Monday |
Mon 10 April |
| Remembrance Day |
Fri 11 November |
Victoria Day |
Mon 22 May |
| Winter Break |
Sat 24 - Sat 31 December |
Maintenance Shutdown |
Sat 17 June |
| New Year's Day |
Sun 1 January |
Canada Day |
Sat 1 July |
| New Year's Day (in lieu of) |
Mon 2 January |
Canada Day (in lieu of) |
Mon 3 July |
| Family Day |
Mon 20 February |
BC Day |
Mon 7 August |
2022 September, 2023 January, and 2023 May Semester Academic Dates
|
2022 September |
2023 January |
2023 May
|
| Orientation Day |
Tues 6 September |
Tues 3 January |
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| First Day of Classes |
Wed 7 September |
Wed 4 January |
Mon 1 May |
| Fees Due |
Wed 7 September |
Wed 4 January |
Mon 1 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Thurs 22 September |
Wed 18 January |
Mon 15 May |
| Withdrawal Date |
Thurs 27 October |
Thurs 23 February |
Tues 20 June |
| Last Day of Classes |
Tues 6 December |
Thurs 6 April |
Fri 11 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Thurs 8 December |
Tues 11 April |
Mon 14 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Mon 19 December |
Fri 21 April |
Fri 18 August |
2023 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
| Intersession |
2023 Spring |
2023 Summer |
| First Day of Classes |
Mon 1 May |
Tues 4 July |
| Fees Due |
Mon 1 May |
Mon 1 May |
| Add/Drop Date |
Fri 5 May |
Mon 10 July |
| Withdrawal Date |
Thurs 18 May |
Fri 21 July |
| Last Day of Classes |
Fri 9 June |
Fri 11 August |
| First Day of Exams |
Mon 12 June |
Mon 14 August |
| Last Day of Exams |
Fri 16 June |
Fri 18 August |
2022 - 2023 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation |
Tues 1 November |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation |
Wed 1 March |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation |
Sat 15 July |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) |
Fri 26 May |
2022 - 2023 Senate Dates
| 28 Sept 2022 |
26 Oct 2022 |
23 Nov 2022 |
25 Jan 2023 |
22 Feb 2023 |
| 22 Mar 2023 |
26 Apr 2023 |
24 May 2023 |
28 Jun 2023 |
23 Aug 2023 |
For more detailed information on Academic Dates & Deadlines, please see the following documents:
Academic Dates and Deadlines Through August 2024
