Deadlines & key dates
Key dates for applying to UBC on exchange
Application and registration deadlines for 2026/2027
| Event | Key date |
|---|---|
| Online nomination by the partner university | Round 1: January 15 – March 15, 2026 (includes Term 1, Term 2, Full Year and Split Year)
Round 2: July 1 – August 25, 2026 (Term 2 and Split Year only) |
| Online exchange application and application documents submitted to Go Global | Round 1: April 1, 2026
Round 2 (Term 2 & Split Year only): September 15, 2026 |
| Online housing application | Students starting in September: May 15, 2026
(Note: The official UBC Housing Application deadline is listed as May 1st, but is extended to May 15th for all exchange students starting in September) Students starting in January: October 15, 2026 (extended from Oct 1st) |
| Final course selections due
Go Global will send course registration request survey instructions around mid-May to all students nominated during Round 1 and early October for students nominated during Round |
Round 1: early June, exact date TBA
Round 2: mid October, exact date TBA |
Term Dates (2025/2026)
Please note that these dates are subject to change and refer to the UBC Academic Calendar for the most accurate information.
Winter Session Term 2 (Jan – April 2026)
| Event | Key date |
|---|---|
| Go Global Pre-Arrival Orientation | December 4, 2025 |
| Residence opens for Term 2 | January 4, 2026 |
| International Orientation | January 5, 2026 |
| Classes begin | January 5, 2026 |
| Family Day (University closed) | February 16, 2026 |
| Mid-term break (Reading Week) | February 16 – 20, 2026 |
| Classes end | April 10, 2026 |
| Good Friday (University closed) | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Monday (University closed) | April 5, 2026 |
| Examination period | April 14 – 25, 2026 |
| Residences close | April 26, 2026 |
Winter Session Term 2 (Jan – April 2027)
| Event | Key date |
|---|---|
| Go Global Pre-Arrival Orientations | early December, exact dates TBA |
| Residence opens for Term 2 | January 4, 2027 |
| International Orientation | January 5, 2027 |
| Classes begin | January 5, 2027 |
| Family Day (University closed) | February 15, 2027 |
| Mid-term break (Reading Week) | February 15 – 19, 2027 |
| Classes end | April 12, 2027 |
| Good Friday (University closed) | March 26, 2027 |
| Easter Monday (University closed) | March 29, 2027 |
| Examination period | April 16 – 27, 2027 |
| Residences close | April 26, 2027 |
Key dates
The Academic Calendar 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. The online Calendar is the official Calendar. Changes are incorporated online at intervals throughout the year.
