General information
VCC operates on three academic terms:
- Winter (January-April)
- Spring/Summer (May–August)
- Fall (September–December)
Registration opens each term at 8:30 a.m. through myVCC:
- Third Thursday in March – Spring/Summer
- Fourth Thursday in June – Fall
- Third Thursday in October – Winter
Some programs follow different schedules or may close early when full. Check your program page for details.
Terms
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| December 8 – 10 | Online and in-person registration is unavailable during this time. |
| January 1 Thursday | New Year’s Day: VCC is closed. |
| January 4 Sunday | Last day to drop online (with refund) from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. |
| January 5 Monday | Start of Winter term. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| January 9 Friday | Last day to drop from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses scheduled for January to February and January to April. Dropped courses do not appear on a student’s official transcript. Last day to register online for Winter term Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). |
| January 12 Monday | Last day to register in person for Winter term Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). |
| January 23 Friday | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). |
| February 13 Friday | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (January to February) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| February 16 Monday | Family Day: VCC is closed. |
| March 1 Sunday | Last day to drop online (with refund) for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (March start) courses. |
| March 2 Monday | First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (March start) courses. |
| March 9 Monday | Last day to register in person for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (March start) courses. |
| March 20 Friday | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (March start) courses. |
| March 26 Thursday | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (January to April) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript. |
| April 3 Friday | Good Friday: VCC is closed. |
| April 6 Monday | Easter Monday: VCC is closed. |
| April 9 Thursday | Start of final exam period. |
| April 17 Friday | End of final exam period. |
| April 24 Friday | Final grade submission deadline. End of Winter term. |
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) |