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 2 | Semester begins |
May 13 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
May 23 | Victoria Day – campus closed |
Jun 9 | Convocation |
Jun 24 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Jul 1 | Canada Day – campus closed |
Aug 1 | BC Day – campus closed |
Aug 5 | Last day of classes |
Sept 6 | Semester begins. |
Sept 16 | Last day to withdraw from a course for an 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
| Sept 30 | JIBC will be closed for the national holiday "Truth & Reconciliation Day". |
Oct 10 | Thanksgiving – campus closed |
Oct 28 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Nov 11 | Remembrance Day – campus closed |
Dec 9 | Last day of classes |
Jan 9 | Semester begins |
Jan 20 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
Feb 20 | Family Day - campus closed |
Feb 21-24 | Mid-semester reading break |
Feb 24 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Apr 7 | Good Friday – campus closed |
Apr 10 | Easter Monday – campus closed |
Apr 21 | Last day of classes |
May 1 | Semester begins |
May 12 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
May 22 | Victoria Day – campus closed |
Jun 23 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Jul 3 | Campus closed (in lieu of July 1 – Canada Day) |
Aug 4 | Last day of classes |
Sept 5 | Semester begins. |
Sept 15 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
Oct 2 | Campus closed (in lieu of Sept 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) |
Oct 9 | Thanksgiving – campus closed |
Oct 27 | Last day to drop course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Nov 13 | Campus closed (in lieu of Nov 11 – Remembrance Day) |
| Dec 8 | Last day of classes |
Jan 8 | Semester begins |
Jan 19 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
Feb 19 | Family Day - campus closed |
Feb 20-23 | Mid-semester reading break |
Mar 1 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Mar 29 | Good Friday – campus closed |
Apr 1 | Easter Monday – campus closed |
Apr 19 | Last day of classes |
May 6 | Semester begins |
May 17 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
May 20 | Victoria Day – campus closed |
Jun 28 | Last day to drop a course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date, a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Jul 3 | Canada Day – campus closed |
Aug 9 | Last day of classes |
Sept 3 | Semester begins. |
Sept 13 | Last day to withdraw from a course for 80% refund. Last day to drop a course without receiving a “W” on your transcript (subsequent withdrawals receive a grade of “W” and are not eligible for a refund). Last day to change from credit to audit status in a course. |
Oct 14 | Thanksgiving – campus closed |
Oct 25 | Last day to drop course or completely withdraw from the Institute (students will receive a “W” on their transcript). After this date a grade of “F” will be recorded. |
Nov 11 | Remembrance Day – campus closed |
Dec 6 | Last day of classes |
