Important Dates 2026

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

January 2026

January 1

New Year’s Day – statutory holiday – College closed.

January 2

Orientation starts for new international students (Jan 2&5) TBA.

January 5

JumpStart: Seminars and Student Life activities for new students. New students must attend.

January 6

Start of classes for all programs with semestered courses.
Start of classes for Winter 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies programs, Certified Dental Assistant program, Practical Nurse program, and Health Care Assistant program.
Start of classes for Office Administration 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 20

Last day of late registration for Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered 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.
Last day of late registration for Winter 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Winter 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2026 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 23

Last day for clearing an ‘N’ grade assigned for Fall 2025 semester courses.

February 2026

February 3

Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered 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 all programs with semestered courses.
Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2026 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 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.

February 15

Last day to submit Bachelor of Science in Nursing applications for the 2026-27 academic year.

February 16

BC Family Day – statutory holiday – College closed.

February 17

Spring/Reading Break (Feb 17-20). No day or evening classes except for Continuing Education courses and some Vocational and Trades programs.

February 27

Registration closes for ELP courses.

March 2026

March 16

Child, Youth and Family Studies Reading Break (Mar 16 – 20). No classes.

March 20

Last day to officially withdraw from Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered courses and Winter 2026 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.
Last day of classes for Winter 2026 classes Certified Dental Assistant Program.

March 23

Start of classes for Spring 2026 Certified Dental Assistant Program.

March 30

Applications received on or before March 31 for entry into programs starting in Fall 2026 receive priority processing.

April 2026

April 3

Good Friday – statutory holiday – College closed.

April 6

Easter Monday – College closed.

April 13

Early registration opens for continuing domestic and international students in all programs with semestered courses for Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 semesters.

April 17

Last day of classes for Winter 2026 for all programs with semestered courses.
Last day of classes for Winter 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.
Tuition fees for Spring 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses are due.

April 18

Examination period starts for the Winter 2026 semester for all programs with semestered courses. Do not arrange travel until after the examination period.

April 24

Last day of classes for Winter 2026 ELP courses.

April 26

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

April 27

Registration opens for new domestic students for all programs with semestered courses for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Start of classes for Spring 2026 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies programs.

April 30

Orientation starts for new international students (Apr 30-May 01)

May 2026

May 1

Orientation starts for new international students (Apr 30-May 01)

May 4

Start of Spring 2026 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses. Classes commence on various advertised dates during this period. Tuition fees are due.
Start of Spring 2026 ELP classes (15 weeks). Tuition fees are due.
Start of classes for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2026.
Last day of late registration for Spring 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.
Last day to change courses or officially withdraw from Spring 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses without dropped courses appearing on the permanent record.
Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 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 11

Last day of late registration for Spring 2026 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.
Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 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 2026 Child, Youth and Family Studies courses.

May 18

Victoria Day – statutory holiday – College closed.

May 19

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 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 2026 ELP courses (15 weeks). 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.
Last day for clearing of an ‘N’ grade assigned for the Winter 2026 semester courses.

May 21

Last day of classes for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2026.

May 22

Exam day for continuing students in Hospitality Management Program Spring 2026.

June 2026

June 1

Start of co-op work placements for students in Hospitality Management Program Summer 2026.
Registration starts for new international students for all programs with semestered courses for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 ELP courses (15 weeks) 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 to withdraw from Spring 2026 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.

June 5

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 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’ or ‘NCG’ grade.
Last day of classes for Office Administration program.

June 12

College Graduation Ceremony – Western Financial Place
Last day of full-time UACE classes at all campuses before the summer programming.

June 15

Start of classes for part-time UACE (summer). Delivery at Cranbrook, Fernie and Creston Campuses.

June 19

Last day of classes for Spring 2026 intersession (7.5 weeks) courses.
Last day for registration in ELP courses (15 weeks).
Last day of classes for Spring 2026 semester for Child, Youth and Family Studies program.
Last day of classes for Spring 2026 Certified Dental Assistant program.

June 22

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

June 24

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

July 2026

July 1

Canada Day – statutory holiday – College closed.

July 10

Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2026 ELP courses (15 weeks). 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.

August 2026

August 3

BC Day – statutory holiday – College closed.

August 7

Tuition fees due for Fall 2026 for all programs with semestered courses.
Tuition fee due dates for Child, Youth and Family Studies, Fire Services, Health, Office Administration, and Trades/Apprenticeship students are indicated on admission letters.

August 14

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

August 20

Last day of classes for part-time UACE (summer).

August 24

Orientation starts for new international students (Aug 24-28)

August 27

JumpStart for new students. Prepare for the year ahead by attending student success seminars. New students must attend.

Program specific dates may be subject to change.