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; Closure, Holiday

January 2017

January 3: College reopens after Holiday Break; Academic, Other
January 3: Most Quarter 2 '17 credit programs/courses commence; Term Start/End
January 9: Most Winter '17 credit programs/courses commence; Term Start/End
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; Deadline, Financial
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; Deadline, Financial

February 2017

February 13: Family Day; College closed; Closure, Holiday
February 14: Foundation Bursaries Deadline to apply for Winter 2017; Deadline, Financial
February 14: Reading Break begins for Winter '17; February 14–February 17; Academic, Other
February 16: Student Services closed; Closure, Other
February 17: College Conversations Day; College closed; Closure, Other
February 17: Reading Break for Quarter 2 '17; Academic, Other
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.; Academic, Deadline
February 24: Final Examination Schedule posted for Winter '17 and Quarter 2 '17; Exams
February 24: T2202A Education Tax Receipts available; Financial

March 2017

March 2: Application to Graduate/Request for Credentials form Deadline for inclusion in June 2017 Graduation Ceremony; Graduate/Request for Credentials form; Academic, Deadline
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.; Academic, Deadline
March 17: Last day of instruction for most Quarter 2 '17 courses; Term Start/End
March 20: Examination period begins for Quarter 2 '17; March 20–March 24; Exams

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; Term Start/End
April 6: Financial Aid closed; April 6–April 7; Closure, Other
April 13: Last day of instruction for most Winter '17 courses; Term Start/End
April 14: Good Friday; College closed; Closure, Holiday
April 17: Easter Monday; College closed; Closure, Holiday
April 18: Fee Deadline Quarter 3 '17; Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees; Deadline, Financial
April 18: Examination period begins for Winter '17; April 18–April 26; Exams

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; Term Start/End
May 12: Final Examination Schedule Quarter 3 '17 posted; Exams
May 15: Fee Deadline Summer '17; Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees; Deadline, Financial
May 19: Final Examination Schedule Summer '17 posted (7-week and 14-week, started week of May 1).; Exams
May 22: Victoria Day; College closed; Closure, Holiday

June 2017

June 15: College Graduation Ceremony 2017; Ceremony dates are June 15-16; June 15–June 16; Academic, Other
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; Academic, Deadline
June 16: Last day of instruction for most Quarter 3 '17 courses; Term Start/End
June 17: Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 courses (7-week, started week of May 1); Term Start/End
June 19: Examination period begins for Summer '17 (7-week, started week of May 1); June 19–June 21; Exams
June 19: Examination period begins for Quarter 3 '17; June 19–June 23; Exams

July 2017

July 1: Canada Day; Holiday
July 3: College Closed; Closure, Holiday
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; Term Start/End
July 21: Final Examination Schedule Summer '17 posted (7-week, started week of July 4); Exams

August 2017

August 5: Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 (14-week) courses; Term Start/End
August 7: British Columbia Day; College closed; Closure, Holiday
August 8: Examination period begins for Summer '17 (14-week) courses; August 8–August 16; Exams
August 19: Last day of instruction for most Summer '17 (7-week, started week of July 4); Term Start/End
August 21: Examination period begins for Summer '17 (7-week, started week of July 4); August 21–August 23; Exams

September 2017

September 4

Labour Day

College closed

Closure, Holiday

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

Term Start/End

September 19

Fee Deadline Fall '17

Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees

Deadline, Financial

September 21

Nomination period opens September 21, 2017, EdCo and BoG fall by-election

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.

Other

October 2017

October 1: Looking for Deadlines for Course Drop/Withdrawal?; Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees; Deadline, Financial
October 9: Thanksgiving Day; College closed; Closure, Holiday
October 10: Foundation Bursaries Deadline to apply for Fall 2017; Deadline, Financial
October 19: ShakeOut - BC provincial preparedness; Other
October 20: Final Examination Schedule for Fall '17 posted; Exams

November 2017

November 1: Looking for Deadlines for Course Drop/Withdrawal?; Refer to Deadlines - Fees, Drop and Tuition Refund and Late Payment Fees; Deadline, Financial
November 11: Remembrance Day; Holiday
November 13: College closed; Closure

December 2017

December 9: Last day of instruction for most Fall '17 courses; Term Start/End
December 11: Examination period begins for Fall ’17 courses; December 11–December 19; Exams
December 15: Registrar's Office closed 1:00 - 4:00pm; Closure, Other
December 23: Holiday Break; College closed; December 23–January 1; Closure, Holiday

Last updated: December 8, 2017 1:13 pm