Current
Academic Calendar
2024/25
Academic Calendar 2024/25
Semester Dates
Note: For 2023/24 semester dates, see the 2023/24 Academic Calendar.
Semester-based programs
Fall semester 2024
| September 3/24 | Day ONE student orientation event (non-instructional day) |
| September 4/24 | Classes begin |
| September 30/24 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (UFV closed) |
| October 14/24 | Thanksgiving (UFV closed) |
| November 9-13/24 | Fall reading break |
| November 11/24 | Remembrance Day (UFV closed) |
| December 5/24 | Last day of most classes |
| December 6/24 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| December 7-17/24 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
Note: For the Fall 2024 semester, Thursday, December 5 will be scheduled as a Monday.
Winter semester 2025
| January 3/25 | Day ONE student orientation event (non-instructional day) |
| January 6/25 | Classes begin |
| February 17/25 | Family Day (UFV closed) |
| February 16-23/25 | Reading week; no classes or exams (UFV open) |
| April 11/25 | Last day of most classes |
| April 12-13/25 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| April 14-26/25 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
| April 18/25 | Good Friday; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
| April 21/25 | Easter Monday; no classes or exams (UFV closed) |
Summer semester 2025
Full session
| May 12/25 | Classes begin |
| May 19/25 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| June 10-12 | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| July 1/25 | Canada Day (UFV closed) |
| August 8/25 | Last day of classes (corrected from August 1/25 in January 2025) |
| August 4/25 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 9/25 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| August 11-19/25 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays; no classes) |
Early session
| May 12/25 | Classes begin |
| May 19/25 | Victoria Day (UFV closed) |
| June 10-12 | Convocation (classes remain in session) |
| June 24/25 | Last day of most classes |
| June 25/25 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| June 26-30/25 | Exam period for most courses (includes Saturdays) |
Late session
| July 7/25 | Classes begin |
| August 4/25 | B.C. Day (UFV closed) |
| August 18/25 | Last day of classes |
| August 19/25 | Study break; no classes or exams for most courses |
| August 20-23/25 | 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 2/24 | Labour Day |
| September 30/24 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 14/24 | Thanksgiving |
| November 11/24 | Remembrance Day |
| December 25/24 | Christmas Day |
| December 26/24 | Boxing Day |
| December 27–31/24 | Limited access to UFV |
| January 1/25 | New Year’s Day |
| February 17/25 | Family Day |
| April 18/25 | Good Friday |
| April 21/25 | Easter Monday |
| May 19/25 | Victoria Day |
| July 1/25 | Canada Day |
| August 4/25 | B.C. Day |