Academic Calendar
Important Dates
The full-time programs are generally divided into four 12-week terms. Note that during most breaks the school will still be open for business, but typically closed to all students during breaks, to allow for cleaning and equipment updates. Some instructors are available, but formal classes will not meet. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Full-time student schedules for 12-month programs are listed below by Fall or Spring intakes. An online orientation will be held for all students one week before the first day of Term 1.
Classes are typically held weekdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00pm, or 6:00 pm to 9:00pm. Check your schedule in myVanArts for specific class times.
Statutory Holidays
In addition to any scheduled breaks, the following dates are holidays and there will be no classes:
2022
New Year’s Day (Observed): Jan 3, 2022
Family Day: Monday, February 21
Good Friday: Friday, April 15
Easter Monday: Monday, April 18
Victoria Day: Monday, May 23
Canada Day: Friday, July 1
BC Day: Monday, August 1
Labour Day: Monday, September 5
Truth & Reconciliation Day: Friday, September 30
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 10
Remembrance Day: Friday, November 11
Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25
Boxing Day: Monday, December 26
2023
New Year’s Day (observed): Monday, Jan 2, 2023
Family Day: Monday, February 20
Good Friday: Friday, April 7
Easter Monday: Monday, April 10
Victoria Day: Monday, May 22
Canada Day (observed): Monday, July 3
BC Day: Monday, August 7
Labour Day: Monday, September 4
Truth & Reconciliation Day (observed): Monday, October 2
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 9
Remembrance Day (observed): Monday, November 13
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25
Boxing Day: Tuesday, December 26
2024
New Year’s Day: Monday, Jan 1, 2024
Family Day: Monday, February 19
Good Friday: Friday, March 29
Easter Monday: Monday, April 1
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20
Canada Day: Monday, July 1
BC Day: Monday, August 5
Labour Day: Monday, September 2
Truth & Reconciliation Day: Monday, September 30
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 14
Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26