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.

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

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 (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

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 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

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. 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

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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