International students should also review the deadlines and important dates which apply to them.
Winter term 2020 (January 7, 2020 - April 27, 2020)
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 3 |
New Student Orientation |
| January 6 |
Fee deadline for Winter term |
| January 7 |
Start of Winter term |
| January 7 |
Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. |
| January 16 |
Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for tuition refund (excluding confirmation fee) |
| January 16 |
Transfer credit submission deadline |
| January 17 |
Applications open for Academic Upgrading for Spring term |
| February 10 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 11 |
Winter Convocation |
| February 12 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| February 13 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Community Studies and Creative Technologies learners |
| February 17 |
Family Day |
| February 18 to 21 |
Reading Week - Credit Classes do not meet. Exceptions: School of Foundational Learning, School of Global Access, clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week. |
| February 19 |
Professional Development Day - No classes |
| February 24 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| February 25 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 26 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| February 27 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Community Studies and Creative Technologies learners |
| March 2 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| March 3 |
9:00 a.m. Online registration opens for Open Studies courses |
| March 13 |
Career Exploration Day |
| April 1 |
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 10 - April 13 |
College closed for Good Friday and Easter |
| April 15 | Application to Graduate and Convocation Ceremony Registration (Spring 2020) deadlines for learners completing in Winter 2019 |
| April 27 |
Last day of Winter term |
| April 27 |
All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers. |
Spring/Summer term 2020 (May 4, 2020 - August 21, 2020)
COVID-19 Supplementary Information
The college is planning to start the Spring/Summer 2020 term as scheduled on Monday, May 4, 2020. If you are a newly-admitted student scheduled to begin this May 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 until September, take a reduced course load, or withdraw from your program.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| April 29 |
New Student Orientation |
| May 1 |
Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| May 4 |
Start of Spring/Summer term |
| May 4 |
Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. |
| May 13 |
Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for tuition refund (excluding confirmation fee) |
| May 13 |
Transfer credit submission deadline |
| May 14 |
Applications open for Academic Upgrading for Fall term |
| May 15 | Applications open for Career Programs for the 2021 Spring term |
| May 18 |
College Closed for Victoria Day |
| May 28 | New Student Preview Night (for the Fall term) |
| June 8 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 10 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 11 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Community Studies and Creative Technologies learners |
| June 11 |
Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 16 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 17 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 18 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Community Studies and Creative Technologies learners |
| June 18 |
Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| June 19 |
8:00 a.m. Online registration opens for Open Studies courses |
| TBA |
Spring Convocation |
| June 29 to July 3 |
Reading Week - Credit Classes do not meet. Exceptions: School of Foundational Learning, School of Global Access, clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week. |
| July 1 |
College closed for Canada Day |
| July 3 |
Stampede Parade - No classes |
| August 3 |
College closed for Heritage Day |
| August 4 |
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 21 |
Last day of Spring/Summer term |
| August 21 |
All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers. |
