Stay on top of term dates, fee deadlines, exam periods, and other important academic events.
These dates apply to full-time programs with standard term start dates and term length: 15-week fall term and 20-week winter term. Please check your course outlines to confirm your term length and start date.
Looking for details on info sessions, convocation ceremonies, or other institute events? Visit the Events Calendar.
Are you a Flexible Learning student? Visit Flexible Learning Key Registration Dates for term schedule information.
Some programs will have an orientation on the first day of term. Check your myBCIT account for an invitation. Learn more at Kick Start & Program Orientation.
Fall term (15 weeks):
Winter term (20 weeks):
Please confirm your spring break dates with your program area.
Please check with your instructor to confirm your exam date.
Fall term (15 weeks):
Winter term (20 weeks):
Fall term (15 weeks):
Winter term (20 weeks):
Tuition for new students is due 60 days prior to the start of classes.
If you were accepted within 60 days of term start, you must pay your tuition fees within 10 business days following notification of acceptance.
Please refer to your Letter of Acceptance in your myBCIT account.
Fees for all returning students are due within 10 business days from the start of classes.
Requests to audit a class must be submitted within 14 days of term start.
As per policy 5003-PR1, requests for course credit must be submitted 14 days prior to term start.
Requests to withdraw from a full-time program must be submitted within 10 business days of term start to be eligible for a refund (minus commitment fee).
Please see Refunds & Withdrawals for further information and instructions.
Withdrawals are allowed until two-thirds of the way through your course or program term.
Fall term (15-week courses):
Winter term (20-week courses):
These deadlines apply to programs with standard term start dates. If your program has an alternate start date, please contact your program area to determine your withdrawal deadline.
In accordance with Policy 5103-PR1 [PDF], withdrawal beyond these dates is permitted only under special circumstances and requires the approval of the program area.
Please see Refunds & Withdrawals for withdrawal instructions.