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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Winter 2022 Term |
| September 22 | Counsellor and Agency Breakfast |
| September 23 | Graduation Conferral date for Spring 2021 |
| September 24 | Applications to Graduate open Fall 2021 |
| September 28 | Preview Night |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - College Closure |
| October 4 |
Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| October 5 | Online registration opens for ongoingSchool of Technology learners |
| October 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 7 |
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 |
| October 25 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| October 26 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| October 27 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 28 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| October 29 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| International application deadline for following term | |
| November 8 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies 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 24 | Transfer Credit Fair |
| November 25 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Fall 2021 |
| December 1 | Applications for Post-Secondary 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 Graduate deadline for Fall 2021 |
| Applications for the Practical Nurse for Internationally Educated Nurses Diploma (PNIEN) program open for Winter 2023 | |
| December 20 | 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 |
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| January 6 & 7 | New Student Orientation |
| January 7 | 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 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 24 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Spring/Summer 2022 Term |
| January 28 | Graduation Conferral date for Fall 2021 |
| January 31 | Application to graduate opens for Winter 2022 |
| TBD | Winter Convocation Ceremony |
| TBD |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Winter 2021 |
| February 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| February 9 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| February 10 |
Online registration opens for ongoing >School of Community Studies learners |
| February 21 | Alberta Family Day - College Closure |
| February 21 - February 25 | 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. |
| February 25 | Application closes for Mid-Term Winter 2022 |
| February 28 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| March 1 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| March 2 | Online registration opens for new >Chiu School of Business learners |
| March 3 | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies |
| March 4 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| March 8 & March 9 | Career Exploration Day |
| March 14 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| March 23 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Winter 2022 |
| April 1 | Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 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 | |
| April 15 | Application to Graduate Deadline for Winter 2022and Registration for Spring Convocation Ceremony |
| April 15 - April 18 | 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 |
| May 3 & 4 | New Student Orientation |
| May 4 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| 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 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 |
| Applications open for Upgrading for the Fall 2022 Term |
|
| May 23 | Victoria Day - College Closure |
| May 24 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning, and Upgrading Programs for the Fall 2022 Term |
| May 27 | Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2022 |
| May 31 | Preview Night |
| 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 |
| TBD |
Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Spring 2022 |
| TBD | 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 24 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 27 - July 1 | 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 | Canada Day - College Closure |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| July 4 |
Online registration opens for new Upgrading 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 | 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 |
| August 31 | Fee Deadline Fall Term |
