Application dates
Visit the program availability page to find out when to apply.
Annual registration dates
Choose your program type to find out when registration opens on myVCC.
Registration typically opens at 12:00 a.m. on the following days:
- Spring/Summer Terms: Third Thursday in March
- Fall Term: Fourth Thursday in June
- Winter Term: Third Thursday in October
Note: Registration is unavailable for a few days in December, April, and August. Check the specific term dates for more information.
Registration typically opens at 12:00 a.m. on the following days:
- Spring/Summer Terms: Fourth Saturday in March (March 28, 2026)
- Fall Term: Fourth Saturday in July (July 25, 2026)
- Winter Term: Fourth Saturday in November (November 28, 2026)
Note: Registration is unavailable for a few days in December, April, and August. Check the specific term dates for more information.
Important dates by term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 3 | Last day to drop (with refund) from full term and half term 1 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer Courses (May start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. Last day to change from credit to audit status for full term and half term 1 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (May start). Audit status cannot be granted until 2 weeks prior to the course start date. |
| May 4 | Start of Spring/Summer Term for full term and half term 1 courses. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (May start). |
| May 11 | Last day to register online for full term and half term 1 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (May start). |
| May 18 | Victoria Day: VCC is closed. |
| May 22 | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (May start). |
| June 10 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from half term 1 Academic Upgrading (May to June) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| June 15 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from University Transfer (May to June) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on student’s official transcript. |
| June 17 | Spring Convocation Ceremony |
| June 23 | Advanced in person registration for Fall term begins for Indigenous students for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| June 25 | Registration opens for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). |
| June 30 | Last day to change from credit to audit status for half term 2 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (July start). Audit status cannot be granted until 2 weeks prior to the course start date. Last day to drop (with refund) from half term 2 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (July to August). Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. |
| July 1 | Canada Day: VCC is closed. |
| July 2 | First day of class for half term 2 Academic Upgrading and and University Transfer courses (July start). |
| July 9 | Last Day to register for half term 2 Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (July start). |
| July 23 | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (July start). |
| July 24 | Registration for Fall ESL/EAL Pathways opens online. |
| July 27 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from full term Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (May to August) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| August 3 | BC Day: VCC is closed. |
| August 10 | Start of final exam period for Spring/Summer term. Final exam dates may vary (course dependent). |
| August 17 | End of final exam period for Spring/Summer term. Final exam dates may vary (course dependent). |
| August 24 | Final grade submission deadline. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| September 7 | Labour Day: VCC is closed. Last day to drop online (with refund) from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. |
| September 8 | Start of Fall term. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| September 14 | Last day to drop from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (September to October) courses. Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. |
| September 14 | Last day to register in person for Fall term Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). |
| September 15 | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). |
| September 29 | Last day to drop online (with refund) from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. Last day to change from credit to audit status for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start). Audit status cannot be granted until 2 weeks prior to the course start date. |
| September 30 | National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: VCC is closed. |
| October 1 | First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. |
| October 7 | Last day to register in person for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. |
| October 8 | Registration opens for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September star$50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start).. |
| October 12 | Thanksgiving Day: VCC is closed. |
| October 15 | Registration opens for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day: VCC is closed. |
| November 17 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses that started Sep. 8 and end Dec. 10. Individual course withdrawal deadlines vary. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| November 28 | Registration for Winter ESL/EAL Pathways courses opens online. |
| November 30 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| December 3 | Fall Convocation Ceremony. |
| December 7 – 9 | Online and in-person registration is unavailable during this time. |
| December 15 | Last day of fall classes and exams. |
| December 18 | Final grade submission deadline. |
| December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | VCC closes for the Winter Break. The College re-opens on Friday, January 4, 2027. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 6 | Start of term. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| February 15 | Family Day: VCC closed |
| March 26 | Good Friday: VCC closed |
| March 29 | Easter Monday: VCC closed |
| April 20 | Last day of classes and exams |
| April 23 | Grade submission deadline. |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 3 | Start of term. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| May 24 | Victoria Day: VCC closed |
| July 1 | Canada Day: VCC closed |
| August 2 | BC Day: VCC closed |
| August 20 | Last day of classes and exams |
| August 27 | Grade submission deadline. |
Upcoming holidays
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 Thursday | New Years Day |
| February 16, 2026 Monday | Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 18, 2026 Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 Wednesday | Canada Day |
| August 3, 2026 Monday | British Columbia Day |
| September 7, 2026 Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2026 Wednesday | Truth and Reconciliation Day |
| October 12, 2026 Monday | Thanksgiving |
| November 11, 2026 Wednesday | Remembrance Day |
| December 23, 2026 Wednesday | Holidays Closure starts |
| January 1, 2027 Friday | Holidays Closure ends (inclusive) |
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 Friday | New Years Day |
| February 15, 2027 Monday | Family Day |
| March 26, 2027 Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 24, 2027 Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2027 Thursday | Canada Day |
| August 2, 2027 Monday | British Columbia Day |
| September 6, 2027 Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2027 Thursday | Truth and Reconciliation Day |
| October 11, 2027 Monday | Thanksgiving |
| November 11, 2027 Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December 27, 2027 Monday | Holidays Closure starts |
| January 3, 2028 Monday | Holidays Closure ends (inclusive) |