There are a variety of start and end dates for course sections. Find your class schedule and exam dates in myCamosun.
Scroll through the tabs below for Deadline Dates for Fall, Winter, Summer, Trades & Apprenticeship.
Looking for past dates? 2021/22
Credit programs Winter 2023: Jan-Apr
| Length | 14 weeks |
|---|---|
| Start | Jan. 9 |
| End | Apr. 15 |
Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration | Dec. 12 |
100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) | Jan. 8 |
Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission | Jan. 15 |
80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid) Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund | Jan. 15 |
Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Dec 12 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after Jan 23 are due immediately | Jan. 23 |
| Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty | Apr. 15 |
Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to the list of non-standard course sections.
Credit programs Summer 2023: May-Aug
There are three separate Summer start dates for credit programs. Make sure you're checking the correct dates!
Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the standard dates below, refer to the list of non-standard course sections. (date available Feb 15)
Summer - 14 Week (starting May 1)
| Length | 14 weeks |
|---|---|
| Start | May 1 |
| End | Aug. 5 |
Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration | Apr. 11 |
100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) | Apr. 30 |
Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission | May 7 |
80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid) Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund | May 7 |
Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 11 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 15 are due immediately | May 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty | Aug. 5 |
Summer - 7 Week (starting May 1)
| Length | 7 weeks |
|---|---|
| Start | May 1 |
| End | Jun. 17 |
Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration | Apr. 11 |
100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) | Apr. 30 |
Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission | May 7 |
80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid) Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund | May 7 |
Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 11 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 15 are due immediately | May 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty | Jun. 17 |
Summer - 7 Week (starting July 4)
| Length | 7 weeks |
|---|---|
| Start | Jul. 4 |
| End | Aug. 21 |
Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration | Apr. 11 |
100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) | Jul. 3 |
Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission | Jul. 9 |
80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid) Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for a refund | Jul. 9 |
Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Apr. 11 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 15 are due immediately | May 15 |
| Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty | Aug. 21 |
Credit programs Fall 2022: Sep-Dec
| Length | 14 weeks |
|---|---|
| Start | Sept. 6 |
| End | Dec. 10 |
Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration | Aug. 16 |
100% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid) | Sept. 5 |
Course Add/Drop Deadline Courses added after this period require School permission | Sept. 12 |
80% Refund Deadline Courses dropped by this date will be refunded 80% of tuition (or will owe 20% if not paid) Courses dropped after this date are ineligible for refund | Sept. 12 |
Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline For courses added after Aug 16 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after Sep 19 are due immediately | Sept. 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty | Dec. 10 |
Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to the list of non-standard course sections
Trades Foundation
Deadlines for Add/Drop, Refunds and Last Day to Drop/Audit without Academic Penalty, refer to the list of Trades Foundation Course Section Deadlines for Fall 2022 and Winter 2023. Fee deadlines will be provided by Registration at the time of seat offer.
Apprenticeships
September 2022
September 5 - Labour Day (closed)
September 6 - Fall Term instructional period begins for most courses.
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
September 6 - Fall 2022 Bursary Applications Open
September 19 - National Day of Mourning to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - College closed
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - College closed
October 2022
October 10 - Thanksgiving Day (closed)
October 12 - Fall 2022 Bursary Applications deadline.
October 14 - Final Exam Schedule posted. Visit myCamosun
October 20 - ShakeOut (BC provincial preparedness)
November 2022
November 11 - Remembrance Day (closed)
November 15 - December 31 Application to Graduate Open. Visit myCamosun to apply
December 2022
December 10 - Last day of instruction for most courses
December 12 - Winter 2023 Bursary Applications Open
December 12 - December 20 - Final Exam period
December 15 - Registrar's Office closed at 2:00pm
December 24 - January 2 - Holiday Break (closed)
December 31 - Application to Graduate deadline. Visit myCamosun to apply
January 2023
January 3 - College reopens
January 9 - Winter term begins for most courses.
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
January 24 - Winter 2023 Bursary Applications deadline.
February 2023
February 17 - Final Exam Schedule posted. Visit myCamosun
February 20 - Family Day (closed)
February 21 - February 24 - Reading Break
February 22 - Registrar's Office and Student Affairs (all departments) closed
February 24 - College Conversations Day (closed)
February 24 - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate available
March 2023
March 15 - April 30 Application to Graduate Open. Visit myCamosun to apply
April 2023
April 7 - Good Friday (closed)
April 10 - Easter Monday (closed)
April 15 - Last day of instruction for most courses
April 17 - April 25 - Final Exam period
April 30 - Application to Graduate deadline. Visit myCamosun to apply
May 2023
May 1 - Summer term begins for 14-week and 7-week May/June courses.
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
May 19 - Final Exam Schedule posted (7-week and 14-week, started week of May 1). Visit myCamosun
May 22 - Victoria Day (closed)
June 2023
June 14-15 - Convocation Ceremonies. Visit myCamosun to apply (due April 30)
June 17 - Last day of instruction for 7-week May/June
June 19- June 21 - Final Exam period for 7-week May/June courses
July 2023
July 1 - Canada Day
July 3 - College closed
July 4 - 7-week July/Aug courses begin.
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
July 15 - August 31 Application to Graduate Open. Visit myCamosun to apply
July 21 - Final Exam Schedule posted (7-week, started week of July 4). Visit myCamosun
August 2023
August 5 - Last day of instruction for 14-week courses
August 7 - British Columbia Day (closed)
August 8 - August 16 - Final Exam period for 14-week courses
August 21 - Last day of instruction for most 7-week July/August courses
August 22 - August 24 - Final Exam period for 7-week July/August courses
August 31 - Application to Graduate deadline. Visit myCamosun to apply
2023/2024
In the months leading up to your first day, there are a few things you may need to do to be ready.