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Academic Calendar
Winter/Summer 2020
Academic Calendar Winter/Summer 2020
Semester Dates
Semester-based programs
Winter semester 2020
| January 6/20 | Classes begin |
| February 16–23/20 | Reading week; no classes or exams (UFV open) |
| February 17/20 | Family Day (UFV closed) |
| April 10–13/20 | Easter; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
| April 9/20 | Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| April 10–13/20 | Study break; no classes or exams |
| April 14–24/20 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Summer semester 2020
Full session
| May 4/20 | Classes begin |
| May 18/20 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| First week of June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| July 1/20 | Canada Day (UFV closed) |
| August 1/20 | Last day of classes |
| August 3/20 | Study break; no classes or exams |
| August 3/20 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 4–12/20 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Early session
| May 4/20 | Classes begin |
| May 18/20 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| First week of June | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| June 20/20 | Last day of most classes; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| June 22/20 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| June 23–26/20 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Late session
| July 2/20 | Classes begin |
| August 3/20 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 17/20 | Last day of classes |
| August 18/20 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses; UUP and ELS classes in session |
| August 19–22/20 | 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 2/19 | Labour Day |
| October 14/19 | Thanksgiving |
| November 11/19 | Remembrance Day |
| December 25/19 | Christmas Day |
| December 26/19 | Boxing Day |
| December 27–31/19 | Limited access to UFV |
| January 1/20 | New Year’s Day |
| February 17/20 | Family Day |
| April 10/20 | Good Friday |
| April 13/20 | Easter Monday |
| May 18/20 | Victoria Day |
| July 1/20 | Canada Day |
| August 3/20 | B.C. Day |