International students should also review the deadlines and important dates which apply to them.
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 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 |
Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term Transfer credit submission deadline |
| May 15 | Applications open for Career Programs for the 2021 Spring term |
| May 18 |
College Closed for Victoria Day |
| May 25 | Applications open for Academic Upgrading and English Language Learning for Fall term |
| May 28 | New Student Preview Night (for the Fall term) |
| June 1 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 2 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Creative Technologies learners |
| June 3 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 4 |
7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Community Studies learners |
| June 26 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 17 & 18 | Spring Convocation (online) |
| 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 6 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| July 7 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Creative Technologies learners |
| July 8 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| July 9 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Community Studies learners |
| July 10 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| August 3 |
College closed for Heritage Day |
| August 4 |
Applications open for Career Programs for the 2021 Fall 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 |
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| August 17 | Applications open for the Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses Diploma Program for the 2021 Fall term |
| August 21 |
Last day of Spring/Summer term |
| August 31 | Fee deadline for Fall term |
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 |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: last day to apply for transfer credit | |
| September 11 | Upgrading 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 Breakfast (hosted virtually) |
| September 29 | Preview Night (hosted virtually) |
| October 5 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Pharmacy Technician and pre- cohort Practical Nurse learners |
| October 6 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Creative Technology learners |
| October 7 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 8 | 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 26 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| October 27 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Creative Technology learners |
| October 28 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 29 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration opens for new Community Studies |
| TBD | Open House (hosted virtually) |
| October 30 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| November 9 | 7:30 a.m. Online registration for new Upgrading learners |
| 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 |
