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, 2020 | August 25, 2020 | 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, 2020 | September 15, 2020 | 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, 2020 | Go Global will email students | Housing application | You have priority housing if you apply by the deadline, this does not mean guaranteed housing. |
| June 10, 2020 | October 15, 2020 | 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, 2020) | |
| Sunday, September 6 | Housing move-in day |
| Monday, September 7 | Labour Day (University closed) |
| Tuesday, September 8 | International Student Information Session |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Create Orientation |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Classes begin |
| Wednesday, September 23 | Add or drop class deadline |
| Monday, October 12 | Thanksgiving Day (University closed) |
| Friday, November 13 | Last day to withdrawal from Term 1 classes |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day (University closed) |
| November 12 to 13 | Winter mid-term break (No classes) |
| Friday, December 4 | Last day of classes |
| December 7 to 22 | Examination period |
| December 23 to January 3 | Winter Break |
| Term 2 (January to April, 2021) | |
| Sunday, January 3 | Residence opens at noon |
| Monday, January 4 | First day of classes |
| Friday, January 15 | Final day to add or drop classes |
| Monday, February 15 | Family Day (University closed) |
| February 15 to 19 | Mid-term break (Reading Week) |
| Thursday, April 8 | Last day of classes |
| Friday, April 2 | Good Friday ( University closed) |
| Monday, April 5 | Easter Monday (University closed) |
| April 12 to 27 | Examination period |
| Wednesday, April 28 | Residence close |
