National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
October 11/21
Thanksgiving (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
November 11/21
Remembrance Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
December 10/21
Last
day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
December 11-12/21
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session
December 13–22/21
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes); UUP and ELS classes in session
Winter semester 2022 (updated January 2022)
January 10/22
Classes begin (remote instruction until January 23)
February 21/22
Family Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
February 20–27/22
Reading week; no classes or exams (51ÎÛÂþ open)
April 14/22
Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
April 15–18/22
Easter; no classes or exams (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
April 19–29/22
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Summer semester 2022
Full session
May 2/22
Classes begin
May 23/22
Victoria Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
Second week of June
Convocation (classes remain in session)
July 1/22
Canada Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
July 30/22
Last day of classes
August 1/22
Study break; no classes or exams
August 1/22
B.C.
Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
August 2–10/22
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Early session
May 2/22
Classes begin
May 23/22
Victoria Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
Second week of June
Convocation (classes remain in session)
June 18/22
Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
June 20/22
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session
June 21–24/22
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Late session
July 4/22
Classes begin
August 1/22
B.C.
Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
August 20/22
Last
day of classes
August 22/22
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
August 23–26/22
Exam period; no classes for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Note: See the Registration section of the calendar for information on course withdrawal deadlines. Registration times and deadlines with respect to fees and course withdrawal are published on the Dates and deadlines page. See the website for details.
Non-semester-based programs
The vocational and trades programs at 51ÎÛÂþ try to follow the semester dates. However, they may start earlier or end later. Please contact the appropriate department for more information.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in the first week of June. The date, time, and location of the ceremonies is available online at .
Students must apply to graduate by April 1. There is a $25 graduation fee, plus a regalia rental fee. Regalia should be ordered online prior to the ceremony; see for details or email convocation@ufv.ca.
Continuing Education
Classes start throughout the year. They are advertised in the Continuing Education program booklet, which is delivered to homes in the
university region in late August for the Fall semester and early January for the Winter semester. Registration dates are given in the Continuing Education booklet.
A refund is allowed before, but not after, the beginning of the second class. After instruction begins, no refund is permitted for courses of fewer than two sessions.