Bow Valley College Academic Calendar of important dates for 2022-2023 is available online. The Bow Valley (BOWVALLEYCOLLEGE) calendar contains important dates for academic activities in the university for 2022.
The University derives these dates from approved guidelines and academic policies.
NOTE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD ALSO REVIEW THE DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES WHICH APPLY TO THEM.
Bow Valley College Academic Calendar of Important Dates 2022-2023
The table represents the administrative dates. These academic dates are subject to change, please check back also for updates to this calendar.
Spring/Summer 2022
This schedule covers activities from May 5 to August 24, 2022
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 3 & 4 | New Student Orientation |
| May 4 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| May 5 | Start of Spring/Summer Term – First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| May 16 | Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund, excluding the confirmation fee |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: Last day to apply for transfer credit. | |
| May 17 | Applications to Graduate Opens for Spring/Summer2022 |
| May 23 | Victoria Day – College Closure |
| May 24 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning, and Upgrading Programs for the Fall 2022 Term |
| May 27 | Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2022 |
| May 31 | Preview Night |
| June 1 | For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2023 |
| June 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 9 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| June 13 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Spring 2022 |
| June 15 & 16 | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| June 20 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 21 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 22 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 23 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| June 27 – July 1 | Reading Week – Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| July 1 | Canada Day – College Closure |
| International student application deadline for following term | |
| July 4 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| July 8 | College closed for Stampede Parade – No Classes |
| July 25 | Graduation Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2022 |
| August 1 | Heritage Day – College Closure |
| August 2 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 2023 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a “W” grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an “F” grade | |
| August 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2022 term |
| August 24 | Last day of classes and exams of the Spring/Summer 2022 Term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| August 26 | Grade submission deadline |
| August 30 & 31 | New Student Orientation |
| September 1 | College Closure |
| September 2 | Fee Deadline Fall Term |
Fall 2022
The table below shows activities that will take place between September 6 and December 19, 2022
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| September 1 | College Closure |
| September 2 | Fee deadline for Fall term |
| September 5 | Statutory Holiday – Labour Day |
| September 6 | Start of Fall Term – First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| September 15 | Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition, refund, excluding the confirmation fee |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: last day for transfer credit | |
| Applications to Graduate open Fall 2022 | |
| September 21 | Counsellor and Agency Breakfast |
| September 22 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Winter 2023 Term |
| September 23 | Graduation Conferral date for Spring 2022 |
| September 27 | Preview Night |
| September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 3 | For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 2023 |
| Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) | |
| October 4 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| October 5 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| October 10 | Statutory Holiday – Thanksgiving |
| October 11 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| October 14 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Fall 2022 |
| October 15 | Open House |
| October 24 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| October 25 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| October 26 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| October 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| October 28 | International application deadline for Winter 2023 |
| October 31 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| November 7 – November 10 | Reading Week – Post-secondary classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| November 11 | Statutory Holiday – Remembrance Day |
| November 24 | Transfer Credit Fair |
| November 25 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Fall 2022 |
| December 1 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Winter 2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a “W” grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an “F” grade | |
| December 8 | Fall Convocation Ceremony |
| December 15 | Application to Graduate deadline for the Fall 2022 |
| December 19 | Last day of classes and exams for the Fall term |
| All lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| December 21 | Grade Submission Deadline |
| December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023 | Winter Break |
Winter 2023
Table below shows college activities that will take place from January 10 to April 28, 2023
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| TBD | New Student Orientation |
| January 9 | Fee Deadline of Winter term |
| January 10 | Start of Winter Term – First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| January 16 | Application to graduate opens for Winter 2023 |
| January 19 | Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund (excluding the confirmation fee) |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: last day to apply for transfer credit | |
| January 23 | Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning and Upgrading Programs for the Spring/Summer 2023 Term |
| January 27 | Graduation Conferral date for Fall 2022 |
| February 1 | For Domestic Applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Winter 2024 |
| February 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| February 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| February 9 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies learners |
| February 15 | Application to graduate deadline for Mid-Term Winter 2023 |
| February 20 | Alberta Family Day – College Closure |
| February 20 – February 24 | Reading Week: Post-secondary classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| February 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| February 28 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| March 1 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| March 2 | Online registration opens for new School of Community Studies |
| March 3 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading and Open Studies learners |
| March 10 | International student application deadline for Spring/Sumer 2023 |
| March 13 | Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners |
| March 24 | Graduation Conferral date for Mid-Term Winter 2023 |
| April 3 | Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a “W” grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an “F” grade |
| For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2024 | |
| April 14 | Application to Graduate Deadline for Winter 2023 |
| April 7 – April 10 | Good Friday and Easter Monday – College Closure |
| April 28 | Last day of classes and exams for the Winter term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| May 2 | Grade submission deadline |
| TBD | New Student Orientation |
| May 5 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
Spring/Summer 2023
Information below shows activities that will take place from May 8 to August 24, 2023
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| May 5 | Fee deadline for Spring/Summer term |
| May 8 | Start of Spring/Summer Term – First Day of Classes |
| Locker Rentals will be available online starting at 8:00 a.m. | |
| May 15 | Applications to Graduate Opens for Spring/Summer 2023 |
| May 17 | Drop Deadline: Last day to cancel/drop courses or programs in the current term and be eligible for 100% tuition refund, excluding the confirmation fee |
| Transfer Credit Deadline: Last day to apply for transfer credit. | |
| May 22 | Victoria Day – College Closure |
| Applications open for Open Studies, English Language Learning, and Upgrading Programs for the Fall 2023 Term | |
| May 26 | Graduation Conferral date for Winter 2023 |
| June 1 | For Domestic applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Spring/Summer 2024 |
| June 5 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 6 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 7 | Online registration opens for ongoing Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 8 | Online registration opens for ongoing School of Community Studies |
| June 12 | Online registration opens for ongoing Upgrading learners |
| June 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for Mid-Term Spring 2023 |
| June 26 | Online registration opens for new School of Health and Wellness learners (eligible programs) |
| June 27 | Online registration opens for new School of Technology and Centre for Entertainment Arts learners |
| June 28 & June 29 | Spring Convocation Ceremonies |
| June 28 | Online registration opens for new Chiu School of Business learners |
| June 29 | Online registration opens for new School of Community learners |
| July 3 | Canada Day – College closed in lieu of Statutory Holiday |
| Online registration opens for new Upgrading learners | |
| July 3 – July 7 | Reading Week – Credit classes do not meet. Exceptions: classes in Centre for Entertainment Arts, Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse. Clinical, practicum, preceptorship and work experience courses do not have a break during Reading Week, as well as all courses in English Language Learning and Academic Upgrading programs. |
| July 7 | International student application deadline for following term |
| Stampede Parade | |
| July 26 | Graduation Conferral date for mid-term Spring/Summer 2023 |
| August 1 | For International applicants: Applications for Post-Secondary Programs open for Fall 2024 |
| Withdrawal Deadline for full-time programs: Last day to withdraw from a course in the current term and receive a “W” grade. Withdrawals after this date will result in an “F” grade | |
| August 7 | Heritage Day – College closure |
| August 15 | Application to Graduate Submission Deadline for the Spring/Summer 2023 term |
| August 24 | Last day of classes and exams of the Spring/Summer 2023 Term |
| All Lockers must be emptied by 4:00 p.m. The locks must remain on the lockers | |
| August 28 | Grade submission deadline |
| TBD | New Student Orientation |
| September 1 | Fee Deadline Fall Term |
