Last
day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
December 5/19
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session
December 6–17/19
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes); UUP and ELS classes in session
Winter semester 2020
January 6/20
Classes begin
February 16–23/20
Reading week; no classes or exams (51ÎÛÂþ open)
February 17/20
Family Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
April 10–13/20
Easter; no classes or exams (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
April 9/20
Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
April 10–13/20
Study break; no classes or exams
April 14–24/20
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Summer semester 2020
Full session
May 4/20
Classes begin
May 18/20
Victoria Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
First week of June
Convocation (classes remain in session)
July 1/20
Canada Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
August 1/20
Last day of classes
August 3/20
Study break; no classes or exams
August 3/20
B.C.
Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
August 4–12/20
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Early session
May 4/20
Classes begin
May 18/20
Victoria Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
First week of June
Convocation (classes remain in session)
June 20/20
Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session
June 22/20
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session
June 23–26/20
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Late session
July 2/20
Classes begin
August 3/20
B.C.
Day (51ÎÛÂþ closed)
August 17/20
Last
day of classes
August 18/20
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session
August 19–22/20
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.
