Important Dates
Find out when classes start, when your exams are held, college closures and other important dates.
- For college events, please check out our Events Calendar.
December 2016
- December 24
- Holiday Break
College closed
- December 24–January 2
January 2017
- January 3
- College reopens after Holiday Break
- January 3
- Most Quarter 2 '17 credit programs/courses commence
- January 9
- Most Winter '17 credit programs/courses commence
- January 17
- Fee Deadline Quarter 2 '17. Students who wish to withdraw must drop class(es) on or before fee deadlines or will be required to pay remaining fees.
Refer to late fee penalties in the Fees and Financial Policies/Procedures
- January 23
- Fee Deadline Winter '17. Students who wish to withdraw must drop class(es) on or before fee deadlines or will be required to pay remaining fees.
Refer to late fee penalties in the Fees and Financial Policies/Procedures
February 2017
- February 13
- Family Day
College closed
- February 14
- Foundation Bursaries Deadline to apply for Winter 2017
- February 14
- Reading Break begins for Winter '17
- February 14–February 17
- February 16
- Student Services closed
- February 17
- College Conversations Day
College closed
- February 17
- Reading Break for Quarter 2 '17
- February 20
- * Withdraw Deadline Quarter 2 '17 courses (11-week, started week of Jan 3). Last day to WITHDRAW from courses to avoid academic penalty. Last day to CHANGE to AUDIT for most courses.
*The Course Withdrawal Deadline will vary as the last day to withdraw from courses to avoid academic penalty is set at 66% of the course length. Other than 11-week courses that started week of Jan 3, refer to Camlink for those deadlines.
- February 24
- Final Examination Schedule posted for Winter '17 and Quarter 2 '17
- February 24
- T2202A Education Tax Receipts available
March 2017
- March 2
- Application to Graduate/Request for Credentials form Deadline for inclusion in June 2017 Graduation Ceremony
- March 13
- * Withdraw Deadline Winter '17 courses (14-week, started week of Jan 9). Last day to WITHDRAW from courses to avoid academic penalty. Last day to CHANGE to AUDIT for most courses.
*The Course Withdrawal Deadline will vary as the last day to withdraw from courses to avoid academic penalty is set at 66% of the course length. Other than 14-week courses that started week of Jan 9, refer to Camlink for those deadlines.
- March 17
- Last day of instruction for most Quarter 2 '17 courses
- March 20
- Examination period begins for Quarter 2 '17
- March 20–March 24
April 2017
- April 3
- Most Quarter 3 '17 programs/courses commence. Students should familiarize themselves with important deadlines.
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- April 6
- Financial Aid closed
- April 6–April 7
- April 13
- Last day of instruction for most Winter '17 courses
- April 14
- Good Friday
College closed
- April 17
- Easter Monday
College closed
- April 18
- Fee Deadline Quarter 3 '17
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- April 18
- Examination period begins for Winter '17
- April 18–April 26
May 2017
- May 1
- Most Summer ‘17 credit programs/courses commence. Students should familiarize themselves with important deadlines.
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- May 12
- Final Examination Schedule Quarter 3 '17 posted
- May 15
- Fee Deadline Summer '17
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- May 19
- Final Examination Schedule Summer '17 posted (7-week and 14-week, started week of May 1).
- May 22
- Victoria Day
College closed
June 2017
- June 15
- College Graduation Ceremony 2017
Ceremony dates are June 15-16
- June 15–June 16
- June 15
- Graduation and Awards Ceremonies 2017: For all students who will complete their requirements by April 28, students must submit their Application to Graduate/Request for Credentials form by March 2
Application to Graduate/Request for Credentials form due March 2. The graduation form is also available in the Student Services office. More details about graduation.
- June 15–June 16
- June 16
- Last day of instruction for most Quarter 3 '17 courses
- June 17
- Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 courses (7-week, started week of May 1)
- June 19
- Examination period begins for Summer '17 (7-week, started week of May 1)
- June 19–June 21
- June 19
- Examination period begins for Quarter 3 '17
- June 19–June 23
July 2017
- July 1
- Canada Day
- July 3
- College Closed
- July 4
- Most Summer '17 (7-week) credit programs/courses commence. Students should familiarize themselves with important deadlines.
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- July 21
- Final Examination Schedule Summer '17 posted (7-week, started week of July 4)
August 2017
- August 5
- Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 (14-week) courses
- August 7
- British Columbia Day
College closed
- August 8
- Examination period begins for Summer '17 (14-week) courses
- August 8–August 16
- August 19
- Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 (7-week, started week of July 4)
- August 21
- Examination period begins for Summer '17 (7-week, started week of July 4)
- August 21–August 23
September 2017
- September 4
- Labour Day
College closed
- September 5
- Most Fall '17 credit programs/courses commence. Students should familiarize themselves with important deadlines.
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- September 19
- Fee Deadline Fall '17
Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees
- September 21
- Nomination period opens September 21, 2017, EdCo and BoG fall by-election
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The 2017 By-Election for the Board of Governors and Education Council is coming soon!
If you are a student or faculty member (there are no vacant support staff positions) with an interest in educational policy, standards, and curriculum – Camosun’s Education Council is a great way to make a difference. Perhaps the business affairs and strategic direction of the college are of more interest – if so, Camosun’s Board of Governors may be a great fit.Submit your nomination form between 9am, September 21st, and noon, October 4th for your opportunity to represent your colleagues on the Board of Governors or Education Council.
Education Council
Students: Two (2) open seats (1 per campus) with a term of November 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2018.
Faculty: Two (2) open seats, one for BCGEU and one for CCFA, all with terms of November 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2019.
EdCo faculty Nominations will be accepted from all areas of the college except School of Access, School of Trades and Technology, and School of Arts & Science, as these areas have already achieved maximum representation under the Rules of Election. Please refer to the Rules for Election for more information on seat distribution.Staff: No vacant seats.
Board of Governors
Students: One (1) open seat with a term of November 1st, 2017 to July 31st, 2018.
Faculty: One (1) open seat with a term of November 1st to, 2017 to July 31st, 2019.
Staff: No vacant seat.
Nomination Period: 9am September 21st to October 4th at 12pm (noon).
Election Voting: October 23rd-25th.
Send your questions and/or nomination form to: elections@camosun.ca
October 2017
- October 9
- Thanksgiving Day
College closed
- October 10
- Foundation Bursaries Deadline to apply for Fall 2017
- October 19
- ShakeOut - BC provincial preparedness
- October 20
- Final Examination Schedule for Fall '17 posted
November 2017
- November 11
- Remembrance Day
- November 13
- College closed
December 2017
- December 9
- Last day of instruction for most Fall '17 courses
- December 11
- Examination period begins for Fall ’17 courses
- December 11–December 19
- December 23
- Holiday Break
College closed
- December 23–January 1
Last updated: March 6, 2017 4:26 pm
