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Academic Calendar
2021/22
Academic Calendar 2021/22
Semester Dates
Semester-based programs
Fall semester 2021
| September 13/21 | Classes begin |
| September 30/21 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (UFV closed) |
| October 11/21 | Thanksgiving (UFV closed) |
| November 11/21 | Remembrance Day (UFV closed) |
| December 10/21 | Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| December 11-12/21 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| December 13–22/21 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes); UUP and ELS classes in session |
Winter semester 2022 (updated January 2022)
| January 10/22 | Classes begin (remote instruction until January 23) |
| February 21/22 | Family Day (UFV closed) |
| February 20–27/22 | Reading week; no classes or exams (UFV open) |
| April 14/22 | Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| April 15–18/22 | Easter; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
| April 19–29/22 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Summer semester 2022
Full session
| May 2/22 | Classes begin |
| May 23/22 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| Second week of June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| July 1/22 | Canada Day (UFV closed) |
| July 30/22 | Last day of classes |
| August 1/22 | Study break; no classes or exams |
| August 1/22 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 2–10/22 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Early session
| May 2/22 | Classes begin |
| May 23/22 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| Second week of June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| June 18/22 | Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| June 20/22 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| June 21–24/22 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Late session
| July 4/22 | Classes begin |
| August 1/22 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 20/22 | Last day of classes |
| August 22/22 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| August 23–26/22 | Exam period; no classes for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Note: See the Registration section of the calendar for information on course withdrawal deadlines. Registration times and deadlines with respect to fees and course withdrawal are published on the Dates and deadlines page. See the Office of the Registrar website for details.
Non-semester-based programs
The vocational and trades programs at UFV try to follow the semester dates. However, they may start earlier or end later. Please contact the appropriate department for more information.
Convocation
Convocation ceremonies are held in the first week of June. The date, time, and location of the ceremonies is available online at ufv.ca/convocation.
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 ufv.ca/convocation for details or email convocation@ufv.ca.
Continuing Education
Classes start throughout the year. They are advertised in the Continuing Education program booklet, which is delivered to homes in the university region in late August for the Fall semester and early January for the Winter semester. Registration dates are given in the Continuing Education booklet.
A refund is allowed before, but not after, the beginning of the second class. After instruction begins, no refund is permitted for courses of fewer than two sessions.
Statutory holidays — (UFV closed)
| September 6/21 | Labour Day |
| September 30/21 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 11/21 | Thanksgiving |
| November 11/21 | Remembrance Day |
| December 25/21 | Christmas Day |
| December 26/21 | Boxing Day |
| December 27–31/21 | Limited access to UFV |
| January 1/22 | New Year’s Day |
| February 21/22 | Family Day |
| April 15/22 | Good Friday |
| April 18/22 | Easter Monday |
| May 23/22 | Victoria Day |
| July 1/22 | Canada Day |
| August 1/22 | B.C. Day |