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. Orientation for International Students commences on the Thursday before the listed Term 1 start date.
Fall 2017
| Term 1 | September 5, 2017 | November 24, 2017 |
| Term 2 | November 27, 2017 | March 2, 2018** |
| Study Break | March 5, 2018 | March 9, 2018 |
| Term 3 | March 12, 2018 | June 1, 2018 |
| Term 4 | June 4, 2018 | August 24, 2018 |
**Holiday Break: December 18, 2017 to January 1, 2018…classes resume January 2, 2018
Graduation: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Spring 2018
| Term 1 | March 12, 2018 | June 1, 2018 |
| Term 2 | June 4, 2018 | August 24, 2018 |
| Study Break | August 27, 2018 | August 31, 2018 |
| Term 3 | September 4, 2018 | November 23, 2018 |
| Term 4 | November 26, 2018 | March 1, 2019** |
**Holiday Break: December 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019…classes resume January 7, 2019
Graduation: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Fall 2018
| Term 1 | September 4, 2018 | November 23, 2018 |
| Term 2 | November 26, 2018 | March 1, 2019** |
| Study Break | March 4, 2019 | March 8, 2019 |
| Term 3 | March 11, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| Term 4 | June 3, 2019 | August 23, 2019 |
**Holiday Break: December 24, 2018 to January 4, 2019…classes resume January 7, 2019
Graduation: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Spring 2019
| Term 1 | March 11, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| Term 2 | June 3, 2019 | August 23, 2019 |
| Study Break | August 26, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
| Term 3 | September 3, 2019 | November 22, 2019 |
| Term 4 | November 25, 2019 | February 28, 2020** |
**Holiday Break: December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020…classes resume January 6, 2020
Graduation: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Fall 2019
| Term 1 | September 3, 2019 | November 22, 2019 |
| Term 2 | November 25, 2019 | February 28, 2020** |
| Study Break | March 2, 2020 | March 6, 2020 |
| Term 3 | March 9, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| Term 4 | June 1, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
**Holiday Break: December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020…classes resume January 6, 2020
Graduation: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Spring 2020
| Term 1 | March 9, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| Term 2 | June 1, 2020 | August 21, 2020 |
| Study Break | August 24, 2020 | September 4, 2020 |
| Term 3 | September 8, 2020 | November 27, 2020 |
| Term 4 | November 30, 2020 | February 26, 2021** |
**Holiday Break: December 21 to 31, 2020…classes resume January 4, 2021
Graduation: Thursday, March 18, 2021
Statutory Holidays
The following dates are statutory holidays and there will be no classes:
2018
New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1
Family Day: Monday, February 12
Good Friday: Friday, March 30
Easter Monday: Monday, April 2
Victoria Day: Monday, May 21
Canada Day (observed July 1): Monday, July 2
BC Day: Monday, August 6
Labour Day: Monday, September 3
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 8
Remembrance Day (observed Nov 11): Monday, November 12
2019
New Year’s Day: Tuesday, January 1
Family Day: Monday, February 11
Good Friday: Friday, April 19
Easter Monday: Monday, April 22
Victoria Day: Monday, May 20
Canada Day: Monday, July 1
BC Day: Monday, August 5
Labour Day: Monday, September 2
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 14
Remembrance Day: Monday, November 11
2020
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1
Family Day: Monday, February 10
Good Friday: Friday, April 10
Easter Monday: Monday, April 13
Victoria Day: Monday, May 18
Canada Day: Wednesday, July 1
BC Day: Monday, August 3
Labour Day: Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 12
Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11