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.
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 3 & 4 | New Student Orientation |
| May 4 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| May 5 | Start of Spring/Summer Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| May 16 |
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. |
|
| May 17 |
Applications to Graduate Opens for Spring/Summer2022 |
| May 23 | Victoria Day - College Closure |
| May 24 | Applications open for Open Studies (Regional only), English Language Learning, and Upgrading Programs for the Fall 2022 Term |
| May 27 | Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2022 |
| May 31 | Preview Night |
| June 1 | For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2023 |
| June 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 9 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| June 13 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 15 |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Spring 2022 |
| June 15 & 16 | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| June 20 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 21 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 22 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 23 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| June 27 - July 1 | Reading Week - Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, 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 | Canada Day - College Closure |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| July 4 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| July 8 | College closed for Stampede Parade - No Classes |
| July 25 | Graduation Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2022 |
| August 1 | Heritage Day - College Closure |
| August 2 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 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 |
|
| August 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2022 term |
| August 24 | Last day of classes and exams of the Spring/Summer 2022 Term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| August 26 | Grade submission deadline |
| August 30 & 31 | New Student Orientation |
| September 1 | College Closure |
| September 2 | Fee Deadline Fall Term |
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 1 | College Closure |
| September 2 | Fee deadline for Fall term |
| September 5 | Statutory Holiday - Labour Day |
| September 6 | Start of Fall Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
September 15 |
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 | |
| Applications to Graduate open Fall 2022 | |
| September 21 | Counsellor and Agency Breakfast |
| September 22 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Winter 2023 Term |
| September 23 | Graduation Conferral date for Spring 2022 |
| September 27 | Preview Night |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 3 |
For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 2023 |
| Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) | |
| October 4 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| October 5 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 6 |
Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| October 10 | Statutory Holiday - Thanksgiving |
| October 11 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| October 14 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Fall 2022 |
| October 15 | Open House |
| October 24 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| October 25 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| October 26 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| October 28 | International application deadline for Winter 2023 |
| October 31 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| November 7 - November 10 | Reading Week - Post-secondary classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, 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 24 |
Transfer Credit Fair |
| November 25 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Fall 2022 |
| December 1 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Winter 2024 |
| 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 8 | Fall Convocation Ceremony |
| December 15 | Application to Graduate deadline for the Fall 2022 |
| December 19 | 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 21 | Grade Submission Deadline |
| December 23, 2022 - January 2, 2023 | Winter Break |
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| TBD | New Student Orientation |
| January 9 | Fee Deadline of Winter term |
| January 10 | Start of Winter Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| January 16 | Application to graduate opens for Winter 2023 |
| January 19 |
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 | |
| January 23 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Spring/Summer 2023 Term |
| January 27 | Graduation Conferral date for Fall 2022 |
| February 1 | For Domestic Applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Winter 2024 |
| February 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| February 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| February 9 |
Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies learners |
| February 15 | Application to graduate deadline for Mid-Term Winter 2023 |
| February 20 | Alberta Family Day - College Closure |
| February 20 - February 24 | Reading Week: Post-secondary classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, 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. |
| February 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 28 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| March 1 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| March 2 | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies |
| March 3 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| March 10 | International student application deadline for Spring/Sumer 2023 |
| March 13 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| March 24 |
Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Winter 2023 |
| April 3 | 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 |
| For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2024 | |
| April 14 |
Application to Graduate Deadline for Winter 2023 |
| April 7 - April 10 | Good Friday and Easter Monday - College Closure |
| 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 | |
| May 2 | Grade submission deadline |
| TBD |
New Student Orientation |
| May 5 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 5 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| May 8 | Start of Spring/Summer Term - First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| May 15 | Applications to Graduate Opens for Spring/Summer 2023 |
| May 17 |
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. |
|
| May 22 |
Victoria Day - College Closure |
| Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning, and Upgrading Programs for the Fall 2023 Term | |
| May 26 |
Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2023 |
| June 1 | For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2024 |
| June 5 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| June 12 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 15 |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Spring 2023 |
| June 26 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 28 & June 29 | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| June 28 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 29 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| July 3 | Canada Day - College closed in lieu of Statutory Holiday |
| Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners | |
| July 3 - July 7 | Reading Week - Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, 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 7 | International student application deadline for following term |
| Stampede Parade | |
| July 26 | Graduation Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2023 |
| August 1 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 2024 |
| 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 7 | Heritage Day - College closure |
| August 15 |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2023 term |
| August 24 | Last day of classes and exams of the Spring/Summer 2023 Term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| August 28 | Grade submission deadline |
| TBD |
New Student Orientation |
| September 1 | Fee Deadline Fall Term |
