The UBC Academic Calendar 2024-2025 is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at the University of British Columbia. The Calendar also serves as a record of many University academic policies and procedures.
UBC important dates contain sessional dates, drop/add dates, holiday schedules, deadlines, etc.
UBC academic calendar winter term 1 2024
Check out the important dates and deadlines on the UBC academic calendar for Winter Term 1 2024.
- The UBC academic year 2024-2025 begins on September 1, 2024.
- Labour Day falls on September 2, 2024, and the University is closed.
- UBC Winter Term 1 2024 classes start on September 3, 2024. It is most faculties’ first day of classes for the Winter Session Term 1.
- The first installment of fees must be paid by September 4, 2024.
- LAW 2024 Summer Session Deferred and Supplemental examinations start on September 9, 2024.
- Graduation applications for November must be submitted by September 15, 2024.
- September 16, 2024, is the last day for registration changes and withdrawal without a W standing.
- The University is closed on September 30, 2024, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Fees incurred in September must be paid by October 7, 2024.
- Thanksgiving Day, on October 14, 2024, results in the University being closed.
- October 15, 2024, is the final doctoral oral examination deadline for November graduation.
- Withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 1 courses is possible until October 25, 2024.
- Sponsored students must submit fee submissions for Winter Session Term 2 by November 1, 2024.
- Remembrance Day on November 11, 2024, leads to the University being closed.
- The last days for withdrawal from most full-year courses are November 20 to November 22, 2024.
- Fall Congregation takes place from November 27 to November 29, 2024.
- December 6, 2024, marks most faculties’ last day of classes.
- Term 1 (December) examinations conclude on December 21, 2024.
- The University is closed for Christmas Day and Boxing Day from December 25 to December 26, 2024.
- December 31, 2024, is the final day of the academic year.
UBC academic calendar winter term 2 2025
Check out the important dates and deadlines on the UBC academic calendar for Winter Term 2 2025.
- The University is closed for New Year’s Day on January 1, 2025.
- UBC Winter Session Term 2 begins on January 6, 2025.
- The second installment of fees must be paid by January 8, 2025.
- January 15, 2025, is the deadline for program changes and readmissions.
- Most Winter Session Term 2 courses allow withdrawal until January 17, 2025.
- January 30, 2025, is designated as Community Field Experience Contact Day.
- Fees incurred in January must be paid by February 7, 2025.
- The University is closed on February 17, 2025, for Family Day.
- The Senate meeting takes place on February 19, 2025.
- Term 2B (Elementary and Middle Years option) classes conclude on March 21, 2025.
- April 4, 2025, marks the last day for the final oral examination for doctoral students.
- The University is closed on April 18, 2025, for Good Friday.
- The Winter Session 2 ends on April 30, 2025.
For more on UBC academic calendar 2024-2025, visit the University of British Columbia calendar website.