Day ONE student orientation event (non-instructional day)
September 9/26
Classes begin in most programs
September 30/26
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
October 12/26
Thanksgiving (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
November 11/26
Remembrance Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
November 11-15/26
Fall reading break; no classes
December 9/26
Last
day of classes in most programs
December 10/26
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
December 11-21/26
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays)
Winter semester 2027
January 4/27
Day ONE student orientation event (non-instructional day)
January 5/27
Classes begin
February 14-21/27
Reading week; no classes or exams
February 15/27
Family Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
March 26/27
Good Friday; no classes or exams (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
March 29/27
Easter Monday; no classes or exams (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
April 12/27
Last day of most classes
April 13/27
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
April 14-24/27
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays)
Summer semester 2027
Full session
May 3/27
Classes begin
May 24/27
Victoria Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
June 8-10/27
Convocation (classes remain in session)
July 1/27
Canada Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
July 30/27
Last day of classes
August 2/27
B.C.
Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
August 2/27
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
August 3-11/27
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes)
Early session
May 3/27
Classes begin
May 24/27
Victoria Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
June 8-10/27
Convocation (classes remain in session)
June 18/27
Last day of most classes
June 19/27
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
June 21-24/27
Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays)
Late session
July 5/27
Classes begin
August 2/27
B.C.
Day (ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ closed)
August 16/27
Last
day of classes
August 17/27
Study break; no classes or exams for most courses
August 18-21/27
Exam period; no classes for most courses (includes Saturdays)
Note: See the Registration section of the calendar for information on course withdrawal. Registration times and deadlines with respect to fees and course withdrawal are published on the Dates and deadlines page. See the website for details.
Non-semester-based programs
Most programs at ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ try to follow the semester dates. However, some may start earlier or end later. Students should check with their department to confirm.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in June. The date, time, and location of the ceremonies is available online at .
Students must apply to graduate by April 1. There is a $25 graduation fee, plus a regalia rental fee. Regalia should be ordered online prior to the ceremony; see for details or email convocation@ufv.ca.
Applications that are received after April 1 are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to a late application fee.
Continuing Education
Classes start throughout the year. For information on classes and registration dates, see the website.
A refund can be granted before, but not after, the beginning of the second class. After instruction begins, no refund is permitted for courses of fewer than two sessions.