Academic Year
The academic year extends from September 1 to August 31. Each 12-month academic year is composed of the following semesters:
- September Semester - September to December
- January Semester - January to April
- May Semester - May to August
2024 - 2025 UNBC Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day | Monday, September 2 | Good Friday | Friday, April 18 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
Monday, September 30 | Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 14 | Easter Monday | Monday, April 21 |
| Remembrance Day | Monday, November 11 | Victoria Day | Monday, May 19 |
| Winter Break | Wednesday, December 25 to Tuesday, December 31 |
Maintenance Shutdown | Saturday, June 21 |
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1 | Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 17 | BC Day | Monday, August 4 |
| Mid-Semester Break | Tuesday, February 18 to Friday, February 21 |
2024 September, 2025 January, and 2025 May Semester Academic Dates
| 2024 September | 2025 January | 2025 May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Day | Tuesday, September 3 | Friday, January 3 | |
| First Day of Classes | Wednesday, September 4 | Monday, January 6 | Monday, May 5 |
| Fees Due | Wednesday, September 4 | Monday, January 6 | Monday, May 5 |
| Add/Drop Date | Wednesday, September 18 | Monday, January 20 | Tuesday, May 20 |
| Withdrawal Date | Thursday, October 24 | Tuesday, February 25 | Thursday, June 26 |
| Last Day of Classes | Tuesday, December 3 | Friday, April 4 | Monday, August 11 |
| First Day of Exams | Thursday, December 5 | Tuesday, April 8 | Tuesday, August 12 |
| Last Day of Exams | Monday, December 16 | Thursday, April 17 | Saturday, August 16 |
2025 Spring and Summer Intersession Academic Dates
| 2025 Spring | 2025 Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Monday, May 5 | Wednesday, July 2 |
| Fees Due | Monday, May 5 | Monday, May 5 |
| Add/Drop Date | Friday, May 9 | Tuesday, July 8 |
| Withdrawal Date | Friday, May 23 | Monday, July 21 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday, June 13 | Monday, August 11 |
| First Day of Exams | Monday, June 16 | Tuesday, August 12 |
| Last Day of Exams | Friday, June 20 | Saturday, August 16 |
2024 - 2025 Application for Graduation and Convocation Dates
| Application Deadline for September Semester Graduation | November 1 |
| Application Deadline for January Semester Graduation | March 1 |
| Application Deadline for May Semester Graduation | July 15 |
| Convocation Day (Prince George Campus) | May 30 |
2024 - 2025 Senate Dates
| September 25, 2024 | October 23, 2024 | November 27, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | February 26, 2025 |
| March 26, 2025 | April 23, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | June 25, 2025 | August 27, 2025 |
Academic Dates and Deadlines Through August 2025
September 2024 to August 2025:
2024-2025 Graduate Academic Dates
Non-Standard Course Dates
Non-Standard courses are courses that have deviated start and end dates. These courses do not follow the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines set out in the course calendar.