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.
If you’re an international student, please visit important deadlines page for International students.
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 Withdrawn courses will appear with a “W” standing on a student’s official transcript.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) |