International students should also review the deadlines and important dates which apply to them.
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.
Fall term 2020 (September 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020)
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| August 31 | Fee deadline for Fall term |
| September 1 | Start of Fall Term - First Day of Classes |
| September 7 |
College Closed for 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. If you are no longer planning to attend, you must drop your courses by this date (this may be different or earlier for some courses and condensed courses). Non-attendance or failure to notify us of cancellation do not constitute withdrawal from the College. |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: last day to apply for transfer credit | |
| September 11 | Upgrading and ELL for 2021 Winter term applications open |
| September 15 | Applications to Graduate Open for Fall 2020 |
| September 22 | Conferral date for Spring 2020 |
| September 23 | Counsellor and Agency Update (hosted virtually) |
| September 29 | Preview Night (hosted virtually) |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Pharmacy Technician and pre-cohort Practical Nurse learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies learners |
| October 12 | College Closed for Thanksgiving |
| October 15 | Application to Graduate submission deadline for mid-term Fall 2020 |
| October 17 | Open House (hosted virtually) |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Community Studies |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| TBD | 7:30 a.m. Online registration for new Upgrading learners |
| October 30 | International student application deadline for following term |
| November 9 - November 13 | 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. |
| November 11 | College closed for Remembrance Day |
| November 19 | Transfer Credit Fair (hosted virtually) |
| TBD | Application for career programs open for 2022 Winter |
| November 25 | Conferral date for mid-term Fall 2020 |
| December 1 | Deadline for application to graduate for Fall 2020 |
| 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 18 | Last day of classes and exams for Fall term |
| December 22 | Grade submission deadline |
| December 24 - January 1, 2021 | College is closed for Winter break |
| January 6, 2021 | New Student Orientation |
| Fee Deadline for Winter Term |
Winter Term 2021 (January 7, 2021 - April 28, 2021)
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 7 | Start of Winter Term - First Day of Classes |
| January 15 |
Applications to graduate open for Winter 2021 |
| January 18 |
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 | |
| TBD | Applications open for Upgrading for Spring term |
| January 28 | Conferral date for Fall 2020 |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Pharmacy Technician and pre- cohort Practical Nurse learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies and Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| TBD | Winter Convocation Ceremony |
| 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. |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies and Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| March 4 | International student application deadline for following term |
| March 9 & 10 | Career Exploration Day |
| March 23 | Conferral date for mid-term Winter 2021 |
| TBD | Applications for career programs open for Spring/Summer 2022 |
| April 1 | 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 |
| 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. |
|
| Conferral date for Spring/Summer 2021 | |
| May 16 | |
| TBD | Applications open for Upgrading for Fall 2021 Term |
| May 24 | College Closed for Victoria Day |
| May 25 | Preview Night |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Pharmacy Technician and pre- cohort Practical Nurse learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies and Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for mid-term Spring 2021 |
| TBD | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies and Creative Technology learners |
| TBD | Online registration opens for new 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 | International student application deadline for following term |
| July 9 | Stampede Parade - no classes |
| July 26 | Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2021 |
| August 2 | College closed for Heritage Day |
| August 3 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2021 term |
| 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 | |
| September 1 | Start of Fall term - First day of classes |
