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.
- Past dates available in the 2023/24 Academic Calendar
- Key Academic Year Dates 2024-25 to 2028-29
- Find your class schedule and exam dates in myCamosun
Fall 2024 - Credit programs - 14 weeks
Start date: Sept. 3 | End date: Dec. 7
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Aug. 13 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
| Sept. 2 | 100% Refund Deadline |
| Sept. 9 | Course Add/Drop Deadline |
| Sept. 9 | 80% Refund Deadline |
| Sept. 16 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
| Dec. 7 | Last 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
Winter 2025 - Credit programs - 14 weeks
Start date: Jan. 6 | End date: Apr. 12
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9 | Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
| Jan. 5 | 100% Refund Deadline |
| Jan. 12 | Course Add/Drop Deadline |
| Jan. 12 | 80% Refund Deadline |
| Jan. 20 | Deferred Tuition & Fee Payment Deadline |
| Apr. 12 | Last 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 (available Oct. 18).
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
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 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. 9 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Credit programs May start - 7 weeks
Start date: May 5 | End date: Jun. 21
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| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 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. 21 | Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty |
Credit programs July start - 7 weeks
Start date: Jul. 2 | End date: Aug. 19
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| 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. 19 | Last 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 and Fall 2024. 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
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees and List of non-standard course sections
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
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees and List of non-standard course sections
May 16 - Final Exam Schedule posted on myCamosun (courses starting in May)
May 19 - Victoria Day (closed)
Jun. 2025
Jun. 18 - 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
- Refer to Deadline Dates and Late Payment Fees
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
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