Academic Schedule 2018-19
Academic Schedule for future year(s)
NOTE: Some vocational and trades programs may start or end on dates that do not coincide with the semester-based dates below. Please contact the appropriate department for more information.
KPU Holidays/Closures
| Labour Day |
Mon Sep 3, 2018 |
Good Friday |
Fri Apr 19, 2019 |
| Thanksgiving |
Mon Oct 8, 2018 |
Easter Sunday |
Mon Apr 22, 2019 |
| Remembrance Day (in lieu) |
Mon Nov 12, 2018 |
Victoria Day |
Mon May 20, 2019 |
| Christmas closure (subject to approval) |
Dec 24, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 |
Canada Day |
Mon Jul 1, 2019 |
| Family Day |
Mon Feb 18, 2019 |
BC Day |
Mon Aug 5, 2019 |
Semester Duration
| Fall 2018 |
September 4 - December 19, 2018 |
| Spring 2019 |
January 3 - April 25, 2019 |
| Summer 2019 |
May 6 - August 21, 2019 |
Full Semester Dates
| Semester |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| First day of classes |
Tue Sep 4, 2018 |
Thu Jan 3, 2019 |
Mon May 6, 2019 |
| Reading break |
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Mon Feb 18 - Sat Feb 23, 2019 |
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| Last day to withdraw |
Fri Nov 2, 2018 |
Fri Mar 8, 2019 |
Fri Jul 5, 2019 |
| Last day of classes |
Mon Dec 3, 2018 |
Sat Apr 6, 2019 |
Sat Aug 3, 2019 |
| Exam period |
Wed Dec 5 - Thu Dec 13, 2018 |
Tue Apr 9 - Wed Apr 17, 2019 |
Wed Aug 7 - Thu Aug 15, 2019 |
| Grade submission deadline |
Wed Dec 19, 2018 |
Thu Apr 25, 2019 |
Wed Aug 21, 2019 |
Intersession Dates (Condensed Courses)
| SESSION ONE |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| First day of classes |
Tue Sep 4, 2018 |
Thu Jan 3, 2019 |
Mon May 6, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw |
Mon Oct 1, 2018 |
Wed Jan 30, 2019 |
Mon Jun 3, 2019 |
| Last day of classes |
Mon Oct 15, 2018 |
Tue Feb 12, 2019 |
Mon Jun 17, 2019 |
| Exam period |
Wed Oct 17 - Fri Oct 19, 2018 |
Thu Feb 14 - Sat Feb 16, 2019 |
Wed Jun 19 - Fri Jun 21, 2019 |
| SESSION TWO |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| First day of classes |
Mon Oct 29, 2018 |
Mon Mar 4, 2019 |
Tue Jul 2, 2019 |
| Last day to withdraw |
Mon Nov 26, 2018 |
Sat Mar 30, 2019 |
Mon Jul 29, 2019 |
| Last day of classes |
Mon Dec 10, 2018 |
Fri Apr 12, 2019 |
Mon Aug 12, 2019 |
| Exam period |
Wed Dec 12 - Fri Dec 14, 2018 |
Tue Apr 16 - Thu Apr 18, 2019 |
Wed Aug 14 - Fri Aug 16, 2019 |
Convocation Dates
| Fall Ceremonies |
Oct 3 - 5, 2018 |
| Spring Ceremonies |
Jun 3 - 7, 2019 |
For more information about convocation, see kpu.ca/convocation.
Last Updated: 5-Nov-2018
