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Academic Calendar
2023/24
Academic Calendar 2023/24
Semester Dates
Note: For 2022/23 semester dates, see the 2022/23 Academic Calendar.
Semester-based programs
Fall semester 2023
| September 6/23 | Classes begin |
| October 2/23 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observed (UFV closed) |
| October 9/23 | Thanksgiving (UFV closed) |
| November 11-15/23 | Fall reading break |
| November 13/23 | Remembrance Day observed (UFV closed) |
| December 8/23 | Last day of most classes |
| December 9/23 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| December 11-20/23 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
Winter semester 2024
| January 3/24 | Classes begin |
| February 19/24 | Family Day (UFV closed) |
| February 18–25/24 | Reading week; no classes or exams (UFV open) |
| March 29/24 | Good Friday; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
| April 1/24 | Easter Monday; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
| April 9/24 | Last day of most classes |
| April 10/24 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| April 11–22/24 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
Summer semester 2024
Full session
| May 6/24 | Classes begin |
| May 20/24 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| Early June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| July 1/24 | Canada Day observed (UFV closed) |
| August 2/24 | Last day of classes |
| August 5/24 | Study break; B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 6-14/24 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Early session
| May 6/24 | Classes begin |
| May 20/24 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| Early June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| June 21/24 | Last day of most classes |
| June 22/24 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| June 24-27/24 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
Late session
| July 2/24 | Classes begin |
| August 5/24 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 14/24 | Last day of classes |
| August 15/24 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| August 16-20/24 | 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 Office of the Registrar website for details.
Non-semester-based programs
Most programs at UFV 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 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.
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 Continuing Education 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.
Statutory holidays — (UFV closed)
| September 4/23 | Labour Day |
| October 2/23 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) |
| October 9/23 | Thanksgiving |
| November 13/23 | Remembrance Day (observed) |
| December 25/23 | Christmas Day |
| December 26/23 | Boxing Day |
| December 27–31/23 | Limited access to UFV |
| January 1/24 | New Year’s Day |
| February 19/24 | Family Day |
| March 29/24 | Good Friday |
| April 1/24 | Easter Monday |
| May 20/24 | Victoria Day |
| July 1/24 | Canada Day |
| August 5/24 | B.C. Day |