Registration

Dates and deadlines

Winter 2026 important dates

Semester dates
Jan 2 University re-opens
Jan 2 Day ONE student orientation event (non-instructional day)
Jan 5 Classes begin in most programs (Program specific dates listed below)
Feb 16 Family Day — UFV closed
Feb 15 - 22 Reading week — No classes
Apr 3 Good Friday - No classes, UFV closed
Apr 6 Easter Monday - No classes, UFV closed
Apr 10 Classes end in most programs (Program specific dates listed below)
April 11 - 12

Study break - No classes 

April 13 - 23

Examination period (includes Saturdays). 

 

Registration dates*
First week of Nov Registration time available through myUFV.

Nov 7

Registration deposit should be paid. Online banking recommended.**

Nov 17

Registration begins**

You cannot register or waitlist without meeting prerequisites.
You can register or waitlist if prerequisite courses are in progress at UFV. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum grade of C- is required for prerequisite courses.

Jan 11 Last day to register for courses using myUFV.
Jan 12 Instructor's permission required to register in a course.
Jan 7, noon Deadline to log in to online (asynchronous) courses. Online courses with meeting times (synchronous) should attend the first scheduled meeting time.
Jan 20 Fee payment deadline. Penalties apply if fees not paid in full.
Jan 21 $20 registration fee per course in effect. Pay full fees to add a course.
Feb 3 Last day to register to audit a course.
Feb 4 Dept. Head permission required to add a course.

 * View Continuing Education's fee and registration policies

**International Students must pay full semester's tuition and fees prior to registration.

 Student Union Society Change of Coverage dates*

January 5 - January 20

SUS Health and Dental Fee change of coverage dates

*View UFV Student Union Society for additional information

Withdrawal Dates and Refund Schedule*
Dec 22
Last day to drop a course and get 100% refund.
Dec 23 - Jan 4 5% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections.
Jan 5 - Jan 20 10% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections.
Jan 20 Last day to withdraw from a course and get a fee reduction or refund.
Jan 21 - Mar 3 No refunds for withdrawals, which can be done through myUFV 
Feb 3 Last day to withdraw without a W appearing on transcript.
Feb 4 Withdrawals get a W grade recorded on transcript.
Mar 3 Final day to withdraw from a course.¹

 * View Continuing Education's withdrawal and refund policy under the Cancellation and Refunds: course, workshop, or program section of their Student Resources page.
    View withdrawal and refund policies for international students

1If you have a student loan, withdrawal may affect the status of your loan. Discuss withdrawal with Financial Aid before proceeding.

Program specific dates and deadlines
Program No penalty for course drop until 5% withheld for course drop 10% withheld for course drop Last day to withdraw without 'W' Withdraw with 'W' Last day to withdraw

Certified Dental Assistant

Dec 22  Dec 23 - Jan 4 Jan 5-18 Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 26

Nursing, Semester 1 - 7

Dec 22 Dec 23 - Jan 4  Jan 5-22 Feb 7  Feb 8 Mar 11

Nursing, Semester 8

Dec 22 Dec 23 - Jan 4  Jan 5-23  Feb 9 Feb 10 Mar 15

Practical Nursing Sem 2

 Dec 22  Dec 23 - Jan 4 Jan 5-25  Feb 11 Feb 12 Mar 20

Practical Nursing Sem 4

 Dec 22  Dec 23 - Jan 4 Jan 5 - Feb 1 Feb 28  Mar 1 Apr 23

ELS & UUP Full

Dec 22 Dec 23 - Jan 4 Jan 5-22 Feb 7 Feb 8 Mar 12

ELS & UUP Early

Dec 22 Dec 23 - Jan 4 Jan 5-14 Jan 23 Jan 24 Feb 9

ELS & UUP Late

Feb 23 Feb 24 - Mar 3 Mar 4-12 Mar 20 Mar 21 Apr 4

* Dates subject to change. Please confirm with the specific Department.

UFV closures
Feb 16 Family Day
Apr 3 Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday

Updated Jan 2, 2026

Summer 2026 important dates

Semester dates
  Full session Early Session Late Session
Classes begin in most programs May 4 May 4 Jul 2
Classes end in most programs Jul 31 Jun 19 Aug 17

Examination period (includes Saturdays)

Aug 4-12 Jun 22-25 Aug 19-22

 

 Registration dates
  Full session Early session Late session
Registration time available through myUFV. Late February

Registration deposit should be paid. Online banking recommended.**

Mar 9

Registration begins
You cannot register or waitlist without meeting prerequisites. You will be able to register or waitlist if prerequisite courses are in progress at UFV. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum grade of C- is required for prerequisite courses.

Mar 16

Last day to register for courses online using myUFV. May 10 May 10 May 19
Instructor's permission required to register in a course. May 11 May 11 Jul 9
Deadline to log in to online (asynchronous) courses. Online courses with meeting times (synchronous) should attend the first scheduled meeting time. May 6, noon Jul 6, noon
Fee payment deadline. Penalties apply if fees not paid in full. May 19
$20 late registration fee per course in effect. Pay full fees before adding a course. May 20 May 20 Jul 9
Last day to register to audit a course. Jun 1 May 19 Jul 16
Dept. Head permission required to register Jun 2 May 20 Jul 17

For Continuing Education courses and programs view Continuing Education's fee and registration policies.
* Note: International students must pay full semester's tuition and fees prior to registration. 

Withdrawal dates
  Full session Early session Late session
Last day to drop courses and get 100% refund. Apr 20 Jun 18
5% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections. Apr 21 - May 3 Jun 19 - Jul 1
10% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections. May 4 - May 19 May 4 - May 11 Jul 2 - Jul 9
Last day to withdraw from a course and get a fee reduction or refund. May 19 May 11 Jul 9
No refunds for withdrawals - done through myUFV or by contacting the Office of the Registrar.
May 20 May 12 Jul 10
Last day to withdraw without a W appearing on transcript.
Jun 1 May 19 Jul 16
Withdrawals get a W grade recorded on transcript.
Jun 2 May 20 Jul 17
Final day to withdraw from a course.* Jun 26 Jun 1 Jul 30

For Continuing Education courses and programs view Continuing Education's withdrawal and refund policy 
* View withdrawal and refund policies for international students
If you have a student loan, withdrawal may affect the status of your loan. Discuss withdrawal with Financial Aid before proceeding.

Program specific dates and deadlines
Program No penalty for course drop 5% withheld for course drop 10% withheld for course drop Last day to withdraw without 'W' Withdraw with 'W' Last day to withdraw
Certified Dental Assistant Mar 19 Mar 20 - Apr 1 Apr 2 - Apr 15 Apr 27 Apr 28 May 21
LPN Access
Apr 20 Apr 21 - May 3 May 4 - May 22 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jul 13
Teacher Education Mar 30 Mar 31 - Apr 12 Apr 13 - Apr 24 May 4 May 5 May 24
UUP Full Apr 20 Apr 21 - May 3 May 4 - May 15 May 25 May 26 Jun 14
UUP Early Apr 20 Apr 21 - May 3 May 4 - May 11 May 19 May 20 Jun 1

Dates subject to change. Please confirm with the specific Department.

UFV closures
Victoria Day May 18
Canada Day Jul 1
B.C. Day Aug 3

Fall 2026 important dates

Semester dates
Sep 7 Labour Day (no classes, UFV closed)
Sep 8 Day ONE student orientation event
Sep 9 Classes begin in most programs (Program specific dates listed below)
Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (no classes, UFV closed)
Oct 12 Thanksgiving Day (no classes, UFV closed)
Nov 11 Remembrance Day (no classes, UFV closed)
Nov 11-Nov 15 Fall Reading Break (no classes)
Dec 9 Classes end - Program specific dates listed below
Dec 10 Study break
Dec 11 - Dec 21 Examination period

   

 Registration dates*
Late Apr Registration time available through myUFV.
Jun 8

Registration deposit should be paid. Online banking recommended.**

Jun 15

Registration begins
You will be able to register or waitlist if prerequisite courses are in progress at UFV or if you are graduating high school in June. You cannot register or waitlist without meeting prerequisites. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum grade of C- is required for prerequisite courses.

TBD Last day to register for courses using myUFV.
TBD Instructor's permission required to register in a course.
TBD Deadline to log in to online courses.
TBD Fee payment deadline. Penalties apply if fees not paid in full.
TBD $20 registration fee per course in effect. Pay full fees to add a course.
TBD Last day to register to audit a course.
TBD Dept. Head permission required to add a course.

* View Continuing Education's fee and registration policies

** Note: International students must pay full semester's tuition and fees prior to registration.

 Student Union Society Opt-Out date*
TBD

SUS* Health and Dental Fee change of coverage dates

TBD

UPASS Opt-Out period

*View UFV Student Union Society for additional information

Withdrawal dates*
TBD Last day to drop courses and get 100% refund.
TBD 5% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections.
TBD 10% of tuition withheld for any dropped courses or sections.
TBD Last day to withdraw from a course and get a fee reduction or refund.
TBD No refunds for withdrawals, which can be done through myUFV
TBD Last day to withdraw without a W appearing on transcript.
TBD Withdrawals get a W grade recorded on transcript.
TBD Final day to withdraw from a course.1

* View Continuing Education's withdrawal and refund policy under the Cancellation and Refunds: course, workshop, or program section of their Student Resources page.

1If you have a student loan, withdrawal may affect the status of your loan. Discuss withdrawal with Financial Aid before proceeding.

Program specific dates and deadlines
Program No penalty for course drop until 5% withheld for course drop 10% withheld for course drop Last day to withdraw without a 'W' Withdraw with 'W' Last day to withdraw

Applied Business Technology (Fall intake)

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Applied Business Technology (Part-time full)

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Applied Business Technology (Part-time early)

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Certified Dental Assistant

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Health Care Assistant

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Practical Nursing Semester 1 & LPN Access Semester 3

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Practical Nursing Semester 3

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Teacher Education

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Master of Education

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

BSc Nursing Semester 1 - 7

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

BSc Nursing Semester 8

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Paralegal Practicum

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Upgrading & University Prep - Full

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Upgrading & University Prep - Early

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Upgrading & University Prep - Late

 

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

LIBT Condensed

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

* Dates subject to change. Please confirm with the specific Department.

Updated Mar 3, 2026

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