Deadlines & key dates
All applications and documents must arrive at the Go Global office by the dates listed below.
Application deadlines
| First deadline (for Sept start): | Second deadline (for Jan start): | Application/document | Notes |
| March 15, 2023 | August 25, 2023 | 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, 2023 | September 15, 2023 | 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, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | Housing application | You have priority housing if you apply by the deadline, this does not mean guaranteed housing. |
| June 10, 2023 | October 15, 2023 | 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, 2023) | |
| Sunday, September 3 | Housing move-in day |
| Monday, September 4 | Create Orientation |
| Monday, September 4 | Labour Day (University closed – except for orientation activities) |
| Second Week of September 2023 | International Student Information Session |
| Tuesday, September 5 | Classes begin |
| Monday, September 18 (to be confirmed) | Final day to add or drop classes (with no W) |
| Saturday, September 30 (campus closed on September 29th in-lieu) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (University Closed) |
| Monday, October 9 | Thanksgiving Day (University closed) |
| November 13-17 | Winter mid-term break (No classes) |
| Saturday, November 11 (campus closed on November 10th in-lieu) | Remembrance Day (University closed) |
| November 17 | Last day to withdrawal from Term 1 classes |
| December 7 | Last day of classes |
| December 10 -21 | Examination period |
| December 22, 2023 – January 8 ,2024 | Winter Break |
| Term 2 (January to April, 2024) | |
| Sunday, January 7 | Residence opens at noon |
| Monday, January 8 | First day of classes |
| Friday, January 19 | Final day to add or drop classes (with no W) |
| Monday, February 19 | Family Day (University Closed) |
| February 19-23 | Mid-term break (Reading Week) |
| March 22 | Last day to withdrawal from Term 2 classes |
| Friday, March 29 | Good Friday ( University closed) |
| Monday, April 1 | Easter Monday (University closed) |
| April 11 | Last day of classes |
| April 15 – 26 | Examination period |
| April 27 | Residence close |
