We try hard to ensure that the information on the JIBC Academic Calendar is accurate and up-to-date. However, we may need to make changes to the calendar at any time without notice.
That includes adding or cancelling classes and changing fees. If in doubt, check back here later.
Note
The withdrawal and refund deadlines listed below apply only to 3-credit courses that are 13-15 weeks in duration, including instruction and final exams. For other courses, check their appropriate program page for deadlines.
May 3
- The summer semester begins.
May 15
- Last day to change status from "credit" to "audit" in a course.
- Last day to withdraw from a course for an 80% refund.
- After this date, withdrawals receive a grade of “W” on their transcript and are NOT eligible for a refund.
May 24
- Campus closed for Victoria Day.
June 10
- Convocation.
June 25
- Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute without receiving a “W” on your transcript.
- After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded.
July 1
- Campus closed for Canada Day.
August 2
- Campus closed for BC Day.
August 6
- Last day of classes.
September 7
- The fall semester begins.
September 17
- Last day to change status from "credit" to "audit" in a course.
- Last day to withdraw from a course for an 80% refund.
- After this date, withdrawals receive a grade of “W” on their transcript and are NOT eligible for a refund.
October 11
- Campus closed for Thanksgiving.
October 29
- Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute without receiving a “W” on your transcript.
- After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded.
November 11
- Campus closed for Remembrance Day.
December 10
- Last day of classes.
January 4
- The winter semester begins.
January 14
- Last day to change status from "credit" to "audit" in a course.
- Last day to withdraw from a course for an 80% refund.
- After this date, withdrawals receive a grade of “W” on their transcript and are NOT eligible for a refund.
February 21
- Campus closed for Family Day.
February 22-25
- Mid-semester reading break.
March 4
- Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute without receiving a “W” on your transcript.
- After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded.
MARCH 10
- Convocation.
April 14
- Last day of classes.
April 15
- Campus closed for Good Friday.
May 2
- The summer semester begins.
May 13
- Last day to change status from "credit" to "audit" in a course.
- Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund.
- After this date, withdrawals receive a grade of “W” on their transcript and are NOT eligible for a refund.
May 23
- Campus closed for Victoria Day.
June 9
- Convocation.
June 24
- Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute without receiving a “W” on your transcript.
- After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded.
July 1
- Campus closed for Canada Day.
August 1
- Campus closed for BC Day.
August 5
- Last day of classes.
