Important Dates 2023

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Find out when classes start, exam dates, college closures and other important information.

January 2023

January 1

New Year’s Day – Statutory Holiday – College Closed

January 2

Statutory Holiday in lieu of January 1 – College Closed.

January 3

Orientation starts for new international students (Jan 3-4).
Start of classes for Winter 2023 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies programs, Certified Dental Assistant program, Practical Nurse program and Health Care Assistant program.
Trades foundation level and apprenticeship level students, please refer to the Trades Training Schedule for specific start and end dates for your program.

January 4

JumpStart Seminars and Student Life activities. New students must attend.

January 5

Start of classes for all programs with semestered courses.
Registration opens for Winter 2023 UACE Directed Studies courses.
Start of classes for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Winter 2023.
Start of Office Administration Program.

January 17

Last day of late registration for Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

January 19

Last day of late registration for the Winter 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Winter 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from the Winter 2023 semester with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

January 20

Last day for clearing an ‘N’ grade assigned for Fall 2022 semester courses.

January 30

Start of classes for Wireless Systems Technician program.

January 31

Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit status for Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.

February 2023

February 2

Last day to officially withdraw from the Winter 2023 semester with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit status.

February 15

Last day to submit Bachelor of Science in Nursing applications for the 2023-24 academic year.

February 17

Registration closes for ELP courses.

February 20

BC Family Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

February 21

Spring/Reading Break (Feb 21-Feb 24). No day or evening classes except for Continuing Education courses and some Vocational and Trades programs.

March 2023

March 17

Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2023 for all programs with semestered courses and Winter 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses. A ‘W’ grade will normally not be assigned after this date. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal and will normally result in the assignment of an ‘F’ or ‘NCG’ grade.

March 24

Winter 2023 classes end for the Certified Dental Assistant Program

March 27

Spring 2023 classes start for the Certified Dental Assistant Program.
Last day to register for Spring 2023 UACE Directed Studies courses. Fernie Campus offers Directed Studies registration throughout the Spring and Summer semester. Contact Fernie campus for information.

March 31

Applications received on or before March 31 for entry into programs starting in Fall 2023 receive priority processing.

April 2023

April 3

Early registration opens for continuing domestic and international students in all programs with semestered courses for Fall 2023 and Winter and Spring 2024 semesters.

April 7

Good Friday – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

April 10

Easter Monday – College closed.

April 12

End of classes for Winter 2023 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.

April 14

Tuition fees for Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses are due.
Last day of classes for the Winter 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses.

April 15

Examination period starts for the Winter 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses. Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.

April 19

Start of classes for Spring 2023 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.

April 21

Last day of classes ELP Winter 2023 semester.

April 24

Examination period ends. Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.
Registration opens for new domestic students for all programs with semestered courses for the Fall 2023 and Winter and Spring 2024 semesters.

April 26

Orientation starts for new international students (April 26-28).
Last day of late registration for Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

May 2023

May 1

Start of Spring 2023 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses. Classes commence on various advertised dates during this period. Tuition fees are due.
Start of Spring 2023 semester (15 weeks) for ELP students. Tuition fees are due.
Start of classes for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

May 3

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit status for Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.

May 8

Last day of late registration for Spring 2023 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses. Last day to change courses or officially withdraw without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record. Last day to officially withdraw with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

May 15

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit status.
Last day of late registration for Spring 2023 semester (15 weeks) ELP courses. Last day to change courses or officially withdraw without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record. Last day to withdraw with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

May 18

Last day of classes for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

May 19

Exam day for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

May 22

Victoria Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

May 23

Last day for clearing of an ‘N’ grade assigned for the Winter 2023 semester courses.
Orientation begins for new students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

May 26

Last day of classes for Directed Studies courses.

May 29

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 semester (15 weeks) ELP courses with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit Status.
Start of co-op work placements for students in Hospitality Management Program Summer 2023.
Start of classes for new students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

June 2023

June 1

Registration starts for new international students for all programs with semestered courses for the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 semesters.

June 2

Last day to withdraw from Spring 2023 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses. A ‘W’ grade will normally not be assigned after this date. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal and will normally result in the assignment of an ‘F’ grade.
Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses. A ‘W’ grade will normally not be assigned after this date. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal and will normally result in the assignment of an ‘F’ grade.

June 9

College Graduation Ceremony – Western Financial Place
Last day of classes for Office Administration Program.

June 16

Last day of classes for Spring 2023 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses.
Last day for registration in ELP semester (15 weeks) courses.

June 19

Examination period begins for the Spring intersession (7.5 weeks). Do not arrange travel until after examination period.

June 21

Examination period ends for the Spring intersession (7.5 weeks). Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.

June 22

Last day of classes for new students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.

June 23

Exam day for new students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2023.
End of classes for Spring 2023 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies program, and Certified Dental Assistant program.

July 2023

July 1

Canada Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

July 3

Statutory Holiday in lieu of July 1 – College closed.

July 7

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2023 semester (15 weeks) ELP courses. A ‘W’ grade will normally not be assigned after this date. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal and will normally result in the assignment of an ‘F’ grade.

July 31

Start of classes for Electrician Foundation Program.

August 2023

August 4

Tuition fees due for Fall 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses.
Tuition fee due dates are indicated on admission letters for Child, Youth and Family Studies, Fire Services, Health, Office Administration, and Trades/Apprenticeship students.
Last day of classes for Spring/Summer ELP courses.

August 7

BC Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

August 11

Last day of classes for Spring/Summer semester for ELP courses (15 weeks).

August 28

Orientation starts for new international students (Aug 28-Sep 1).

August 31

JumpStart for new students. Prepare for the year ahead by attending student success seminars and taking a college tour.

September 2023

September 1

Orientation continues for new international students (Aug 28-Sep 1).

September 4

Labour Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed.

September 5

Orientation day: program orientations, seminars and Student Life activities. Attendance is required.

September 6

Start of classes for Fall semester courses and programs.
Trades foundation level and apprenticeship level students, please refer to the Trades Training Schedule for specific start and end dates for your program.
Start of classes for continuing students (1st year) in Hospitality Management Program Fall 2023.

September 15

Last day of co-op work placements for students in Hospitality Management Program Summer 2023.

September 18

Start of classes for continuing students (2nd year) in Hospitality Management Program Fall 2023.

September 20

Last day for late registration for the Fall 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Fall 2023 courses in all programs with semestered courses, without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from the Fall 2023 semester with a 75% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.

September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 2023

October 2

Statutory Holiday in lieu of September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – College closed

October 4

Last day to officially withdraw from the Fall 2023 semester with a 50% refund of tuition fees. This refund applies to domestic students. International students refer to policy 2.2.6 Tuition Refunds for International Students.
Last day to change course credit to Audit status.

October 9

Thanksgiving Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed

November 2023

November 1

Applications for early admissions open for the 2024-2025 academic year.

November 10

Last day to officially withdraw from Fall 2023 semester courses in all programs with semestered courses. A ‘W’ grade will normally not be assigned after this date. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal and will normally result in the assignment of an ‘F’ grade.

November 11

Remembrance Day – Statutory Holiday – College closed

November 13

Stat holiday in lieu of November 11 – College closed

November 17

Tuition fees due for Winter 2024 for all programs with semestered courses.
Tuition fee due dates are indicated on admission letters for Child, Youth and Family Studies, Fire Services, Health, Office Administration, and Trades/Apprenticeship students.

November 27

Last day to register for Fall 2023 UACE Directed Studies courses.

December 2023

December 8

Last day of classes for Fall 2023 for all programs with semestered courses.

December 9

Examination period starts for the Fall 2023 semester for all programs with semestered courses. Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.

December 14

Last day of classes for Fall 2023 semester for most Trades Foundation programs.

December 15

Last day of classes for the Fall 2023 for Health Care Assistant program, Practical Nurse program, Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.
Last day of classes for Fall 2023 ELP semester courses.
Last day of classes for Fall 2023 for Directed Studies UACE courses.
Last day of classes for Fall 2023 semester Welder Foundation.

December 17

Examination period ends. Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.

December 21

Last day of classes of Fall 2023 for Office Administration program.

December 22

Last day of classes for Fall 2023 semester for Certified Dental Assistant program.

December 23

Christmas Break (Dec 25 – Jan 1) – College closed

Program specific dates may be subject to change.