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Academic Schedule

Academic Terms

Selkirk College operates three terms during the academic year.

  • Fall Term – August to December
  • Winter Term – January to April
  • Spring Term – May to July

Important Dates

May 2023

  • May-01    First day of spring term (UAS, Business, and English Language courses)
  • May-01    Last day to pay tuition for spring term
  • May-22    Victoria Day, college closed

June 2023

  • Jun-30    Spring term ends

July 2023

  • Jul-03    Canada Day, college closed (in lieu)

August 2023

  • Aug-07    BC Day, college closed
  • Aug-08    Start of classes for some programs^

*Students should be aware of the withdrawal policies of Selkirk College
(http://policies.selkirk.ca)

^ Some students may be learning in programs that operate outside of a traditional term structure (eg. many trades programs). Check your program information carefully for any differences from these Important Dates.

*NOTE: Trades programming is subject to different dates and deadlines please check with your program for important dates if you are in trades programming.

 

September 2023

  • Sep‐04 Labour Day (college closed)
  • Sep‐05 Castlegar Campus ‐ Get Connected (campus/services orientation); First day of fall regular semester instruction
  • Sep‐06 Nelson Campuses ‐ Get Connected (campus/services orientation)
  • Sep‐06 Last day to pay for fall regular semester tuition and fees
  • Sep‐13 End of the 100% refund period in fall regular semester
  • Sep‐15 Selkirk College Bursary Application Opens
  • Sep‐27 End of the 50% refund period in fall regular semester
  • Sep‐30 National Truth and Reconciliation Day (pending closure on October 2)


October 2023

  • Oct‐2 Day in lieu ‐ National Truth and Reconciliation Day (tentative college closure)
  • Oct‐3 Applications for Fall 2024 open (domestic/international)
  • Oct‐9 Thanksgiving Day (college closed)
  • Oct‐31 Selkirk College Bursary Application closes


November 2023

  • Nov‐11 Remembrance Day
  • Nov‐13 Day in lieu – Remembrance Day (college closure)
  • Nov 14 Fall study break (college open with limited services)
  • Nov‐23 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty in Fall Regular Semester


December 2023

  • Dec-01 Academic Calendar Addendum published
  • Dec‐01 Winter semester registration begins
  • Dec‐08 Fall semester instruction ends ‐ most programs
  • Dec 11 to Dec 20 Fall semester exams ‐ consult your program for details
  • Dec 23 to Jan 1 Winter break (college closed)


January 2024

  • Jan‐01 New Years Day (college closed)
  • Jan‐02 College open
  • Jan‐08 First day of winter regular semester instruction
  • Jan‐15 End of the 100% refund period in winter regular semester
  • Jan‐26 End of the 50% refund period in winter regular semester


February 2024

  • Feb‐15 Selkirk College General Scholarship Application opens
  • Feb‐15 Selkirk College Entrance Award Application opens
  • Feb‐19 Family Day (college closed)
  • Feb 20 to Feb 23 Winter study break (most programs)


March 2024

  • Mar‐20 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty in Fall Regular Semester
  • Mar‐29 Good Friday (college closed)
  • Mar‐31 Selkirk College Entrance Award Application closes
  • Mar‐31 Selkirk College General Scholarship Application closes


April 2024

  • Apr‐01 Easter Monday (college closed)
  • Apr‐12 Winter semester instruction ends ‐ most programs
  • Apr 15 to Apr 24 Winter semester exams ‐ consult your program for details


May 2024

  • May‐06 First day of spring/summer semester
  • May‐06 Last day to pay for spring regular semester tuition and fees
  • May‐20 Victoria Day (college closed)


June 2024

  • Jun‐05 Fall semester registration begins
  • Jun‐28 Spring/summer semester ends - most programs


July 2024

  • Jul‐01 Canada Day (college closed)


August 2024

  • Aug‐05 BC Day (college closed)
  • Aug‐06 Start of classes for some programs