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BCIT Academic Calendar

If you are an international student planning to study at BCIT Business + Media through an Exchange or our (free-mover) Business & Media Study Abroad program, we’ve put together a list of important dates for each term so you can plan your trip to Canada ahead of time!

Important dates for incoming students

Winter Term

Exchange Nomination Deadline October 5, 2022
Exchange Application Deadline October 12, 2022
Study Abroad Application Deadline October 15, 2022
Expected Arrival Date January 3, 2023
Lectures Start January 4, 2023
Orientation January 7, 2023
Spring Break (most programs) March 13-17, 2023
Lectures End May 17, 2023
*Examination Period May 18-26, 2023

Spring/Summer Term

(For free-mover “Study Abroad” students only)

Study Abroad Application Deadline January 15, 2023
Expected Arrival Date March 31, 2023
Orientation April 1- 2, 2023
Lectures Start April 3, 2023
Lectures End Flexible (July – August)
*Examination Period Flexible (July – August)

Fall Term

Exchange Nomination Deadline March 1, 2023
Exchange Application Deadline March 15, 2023
Study Abroad Application Deadline June 15, 2023
Expected Arrival Date August 31, 2023
Orientation September 1 – 3, 2023
Lectures Start September 5, 2023
Lectures End December 8, 2023
*Examination Period December 11-15, 2023

*Please note: that exams for Part-time Studies courses are scheduled on the last day of the course. This will affect your end date. Please check with your Program Coordinator before booking your flights.