International students should also review the deadlines and important dates which apply to them.
COVID-19 Supplementary Information
If you are a newly-admitted student and are concerned about your ability to start studies, email admissions@bowvalleycollege.ca to discuss your options. Depending on your program, you may be able to defer your start to the next available start date, take a reduced course load, or withdraw from your program.
Winter Term 2021 (January 11, 2021 - April 28, 2021)
In response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the college is postponing the start of the Winter term to January 11, 2021. As a result, other dates such as the course drop deadline and payment deadline has been changed.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 8 | Fee Deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the Winter Term |
| January 11 | Start of Winter Term - First Day of Classes |
| January 15 |
Applications to graduate open for Winter 2021 |
| January 18 |
Transfer Credit Deadline: last day to apply for transfer credit |
| January 20 | Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund (excluding the confirmation fee) |
| January 25 | Applications open for English Language Learning and Upgrading for the Spring 2021 Term |
| January 28 | Conferral date for Fall 2020 |
| February 9 | Winter Convocation Ceremony - virtual |
| February 15 |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Winter 2021 |
| College closed for Alberta Family Day | |
| February 15 - February 19 | Reading Week: Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| March 1 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| March 2 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology learners |
| March 3 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| March 4 |
Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies learners |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| March 9 & 10 | Career Exploration Day |
| March 15 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| March 16 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology learners |
| March 17 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| March 18 | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies |
| March 19 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| March 19 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| March 23 | Conferral date for mid-term Winter 2021 |
| March 26 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| April 1 | Applications for career programs open for Spring/Summer 2022 |
| Application to Graduate Deadline for 2021 Winter and Registration for 2021 Spring Convocation Ceremony | |
| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a "W" grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an "F" grade | |
| April 2 - April 5 | College closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday |
| April 28 | Last day of classes and exams for the Winter term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| April 30 | Grade submission deadline |
| May 4 | New Student Orientation |
| Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
Spring/Summer term 2021 (May 5, 2021 - August 24, 2021)
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 5 | Start of Spring/Summer Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| May 14 |
Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund, excluding the confirmation fee |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: Last day to apply for transfer credit. |
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| May 17 |
Applications to Graduate Opens for 2021 Spring/Summer |
| Applications open for Upgrading for Fall 2021 Term | |
| May 24 | College Closed for Victoria Day |
| May 25 | Preview Night |
| May 28 | Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2021 |
| June 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology learners |
| June 9 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 10 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| June 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for mid-term Spring 2021 |
| TBD | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| June 21 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 22 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology learners |
| June 23 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 24 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| June 25 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 28 - July 2 | Reading Week - Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| July 1 | College closed for Canada Day |
| July 5 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| International student application deadline for following term |
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| July 9 | Stampede Parade - no classes |
| July 26 | Graduation Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2021 |
| August 2 | College closed for Heritage Day |
| August 3 | Applications for Career programs open for Fall 2022 |
| Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2021 term |
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| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a "W" grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an "F" grade | |
| August 24 | Last day of classes and exams of the Spring/Summer 2021 Term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| August 26 | Grade submission deadline |
| August 31 | New Student Orientation |
| Fee Deadline Fall Term |
Fall term 2021 (September 1, 2021 - December 21, 2021)
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 1 | Start of Fall Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| September 6 |
Statutory Holiday - Labour Day |
September 10 |
Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition, refund, excluding the confirmation fee |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: last day for transfer credit | |
| September 13 | Upgrading for Winter 2022 term applications open |
| September 22 | Counsellor Breakfast |
| September 23 | Graduation Conferral date for Spring 2021 |
| September 24 | Applications to Graduate open Fall 2021 |
| September 28 | Preview Night |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD |
Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| October 11 | Statutory Holiday - Thanksgiving |
| October 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Fall 2021 |
| October 16 | Open House |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| October 29 | International application deadline for following term |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| November 8 - November 12 | Reading Week - Post-secondary classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| November 11 | Statutory Holiday - Remembrance Day |
| November 18 | Transfer Credit Fair |
| November 25 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Fall 2021 |
| December 1 | Applications for Career Programs open for Winter 2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a "W" grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an "F" grade | |
| December 15 | Application to Graduation deadline for Fall 2021 |
| December 21 | Last day of classes and exams for the Fall term |
| All lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| December 23 | Grade Submission Deadline |
| December 24, 2021 - January 3, 2022 | Winter Break |
| January 7, 2022 | Fee Deadline of Winter term |
