Deadlines & key dates
Application deadlines
| First deadline (for Sept start): | Second deadline (for Jan start): | Application/document | Notes |
| March 15, 2024 | August 25, 2024 | Online exchange nomination | A link to the online application will be sent to you directly once your university has provided us with your nomination. |
| April 1, 2024 | September 15, 2024 | Application documents | Deadline for online application and supporting documents. This will include a list of courses you are interested in, not necessarily what you are registering in. |
| May 1, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | Housing application | You have priority housing if you apply by the deadline, this does not mean guaranteed housing. |
| June 10, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | Final course selection form | This is your actual list of chosen courses. Our courses will be published online in late April for the upcoming year. Your final course selection form will be emailed to you. |
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. Learn about key dates throughout the academic year through the Academic Calendar.
| Term 1 (September to December, 2024) | |
| Sunday, September 1 | Housing move-in day |
| Monday, September 2 | Create Orientation |
| Monday, September 2 | Labour Day (University closed – except for orientation activities) |
| Tuesday, September 3 | Classes begin |
| Monday, September 16 | Final day to add or drop classes (with no W) |
| Monday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (University Closed) |
| Monday, October 14 | Thanksgiving Day (University closed) |
| Monday, November 11 (campus closed) | Remembrance Day (University closed) |
| November 12-15 | Winter mid-term break (No classes) |
| Friday, November 29 | Last day to withdrawal from Term 1 classes (with W) |
| Friday, December 6 | Last day of classes |
| December 9-20 | Examination period |
| December 21 | Housing move-out |
| December 21 | Winter Break |
| Term 2 (January to April, 2025) | |
| Sunday, January 5 | Residence opens at noon |
| Monday, January 6 | First day of classes |
| Friday, January 17 | Final day to add or drop classes (with no W) |
| Monday, February 17 | Family Day (University Closed) |
| February 17-21 | Mid-term break (Reading Week) |
| Friday, March 21 | Last day to withdrawal from Term 2 classes (with a W) |
| Tuesday, April 8 | Last day of classes |
| Friday, April 11-26 | Examination period |
| Friday, April 18 | Good Friday ( University closed) |
| Monday, April 21 | Easter Monday (University closed) |
| Sunday, April 27 | Residence close |
