Important Dates and Deadlines

There are a variety of start and end dates for course sections. Scroll through the tabs below for Deadline Dates for Fall, Winter, Summer, Trades & Apprenticeship.

Winter 2025 - Credit programs - 14 weeks

Start date: Jan. 6     |     End date: Apr. 12

DateDeadline
Dec. 9

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline
Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration

Jan. 5

100% Refund Deadline
Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid)

Jan. 12

Course Add/Drop Deadline
Courses added after this period require School permission

Jan. 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 a refund

Jan. 20

Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline
For courses added after Dec 9 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after Jan 20 are due immediately

Apr. 12Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty

Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to the list of non-standard course sections

Fall 2024 - Credit programs - 14 weeks

Start date: Sept. 3     |     End date: Dec. 7

DateDeadline
Aug. 13

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline
Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration

Sept. 2

100% Refund Deadline
Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid)

Sept. 9

Course Add/Drop Deadline
Courses added after this period require School permission

Sept. 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

Sept. 16

Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline
For courses added after Aug. 13 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after Sept. 16 are due immediately

Dec. 7Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty

Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the above standard dates, refer to the list of non-standard course sections

Summer 2025 - Credit programs

There are three separate Summer start dates for credit programs. Make sure you're checking the correct dates!

Credit programs May start - 14 weeks

Start date: May 5    |     End date: Aug. 9

DateDeadline
Apr. 14

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration

May 4

100% Refund Deadline

Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid)

May 11

Course Add/Drop Deadline

Courses added after this period require School permission 

May 11

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 20

Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

For courses added after Apr. 14 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20 are due immediately

Aug. 9Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty

Credit programs May start - 7 weeks

Start date: May 5     |     End date: Jun. 21

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DateDeadline
Apr. 14

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration

May. 4

100% Refund Deadline

Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid)

May. 11

Course Add/Drop Deadline

Courses added after this period require School permission

May. 11

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. 20

Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

For courses added after Apr. 14 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20 are due immediately

Jun. 21Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty

Credit programs July start - 7 weeks

Start date: Jul. 2     |     End date: Aug. 19

DateDeadline
Apr. 14

Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

Non-payment of fees may result in de-registration

Jul. 1

100% Refund Deadline

Courses dropped by this date will not owe tuition (or will be refunded if paid)

Jul. 8

Course Add/Drop Deadline

Courses added after this period require School permission 

Jul. 8

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 20

Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline

For courses added after Apr. 14 and students on approved tuition & fee deferral. Tuition & Fees for registrations occurring after May 20 are due immediately

Aug. 19Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty

Other lengths: If your courses don’t start on the standard dates below, refer to the list of non-standard course sections(available Feb. 12).

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 Summer 2024 , Fall 2024 , Winter 2025. Fee deadlines will be provided by Registration at the time of seat offer.

Apprenticeships

Sept. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31 2025

Aug. 2024

Aug. 5 - B.C. Day (closed)

Aug. 10 - Last day of instruction for 14-week courses

Aug. 12 - 20 - Final Exam period for 14-week courses

Aug. 19 - Last day of instruction for most 7-week Jul./Aug. courses

Aug. 20 - 22 - Final Exam period for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses

Aug. 28 - Office of the Registrar - all departments (closed)

Aug. 31 Application to Graduate deadline. Visit myCamosun to apply

Sept. 2024

Sept. 2 -Labour Day (closed)

Sept. 3 - Fall instructional period begins

Sept. 3 - Oct. 15 - Fall 2024 Bursary Applications Open

Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (closed)

Oct. 2024

Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving Day (closed)

Oct. 15 - Fall 2024 Bursary Applications Deadline

Oct. 17 - ShakeOut (B.C. provincial earthquake preparedness)

Oct. 18 - Final Exam Schedule posted on myCamosun

Nov. 2024

Nov. 7- Office of the Registrar- all departments closed 9am - 2pm

Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day (closed)

Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 - Graduation Application Open

Dec. 2024

Dec. 7 - Last day of instruction. Listing for non-standard course sections

Dec. 9 - 17 - Final Exam Period

Dec. 16 - Jan. 27 - Winter 2025 Bursary Applications Open

Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 - Holiday Break (closed)

Dec. 31 - Graduation Application Deadline

Jan. 2025

Jan. 2 - College re-opens

Jan. 6 - Winter Instructional period begins

Jan. 27 - Winter 2025 Bursary Applications Deadline

Feb. 2025

Feb. 14 - Final Exam Schedule posted on myCamosun

Feb. 17 - Family Day (closed)

Feb. 18 - 21 - Reading Break

  • Trades/Apprenticeship programs and courses do not observe Reading Break

Feb. 19 - Office of the Registrar (all departments) closed

Feb. 21 - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate available

Mar. 2025

Mar. 15 - Apr. 30 - Graduation Application Open

Apr. 2025

Apr. 12 - Last day of instruction. Listing for non-standard course sections

Apr. 14 - 25 - Final Exam Period

Apr. 18 - Good Friday (closed)

Apr. 21 - Easter Monday (closed)

Apr. 30 - Graduation Application Deadline

May 2025

May 5 - Summer Instructional Period begins for 14-week and 7-week May/June courses

May 16 - Final Exam Schedule posted on myCamosun (courses starting in May) 

May 19 - Victoria Day (closed)

Jun. 2025

Jun. 17, 18 and 19 - Convocation Ceremonies. Visit myCamosun to apply (due Apr. 30) - For students who completed program requirements in 2024S, 2024F, 2025W

Jun. 21 - Last day of instruction for 7-week May/June courses

Jun. 24 - 26 - Final Exam Period for 7-week May/June courses

Jul. 2025

Jul. 1 - Canada Day (closed)

Jul. 2 - Summer Instructional Period begins for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses

Jul. 15 - Aug. 31 - Graduation Application Opens

Jul. 18 - Final Exam Schedule posted on myCamosun (courses started in July) 

Aug. 2025

Aug. 4 - British Columbia Day (closed)

Aug. 9 - Last day of instruction for 14-week courses

Aug. 11 - 19 - Final Exam period for 14-week courses

Aug. 19 - Last day of instruction for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses

Aug. 20 - 22 - Final Exam Period for 7-week Jul./Aug. courses

Aug. 31 - Graduation Application Deadline