Academic Schedules & Deadlines

Please refer to the following important key dates and deadlines throughout the year, to ensure you meet NIC's academic deadlines.

If you are studying in the following program areas the varying start dates apply, click your program area for details:

You may also refer to upcoming deadlines for the current academic calendar.

Previous academic deadlines by academic calendar:

The academic deadlines listed in the chart below apply to students in: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Upgrading, Business, Fine Art, DIGITAL Design + Development, Tourism & Hospitality, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Human Services and University Transfer Programs.

2023

Sep 2023

Thu, Sep 14
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit
Mon, Sep 11
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4:00 pm
Tue, Sep 5
First day of Fall term. All prerequisites must be met by 4 pm.
Tue, Sep 5
Fall classes begin
Mon, Sep 4
Labour Day (college closed)

Aug 2023

Mon, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 1
International Student Orientation Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses
Mon, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 25
7-week Summer intersession final exams
Tue, Aug 15
Last day to pay fees for Fall Limited Entry Programs
Mon, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 18
Last week of classes for 7-week Summer intersession
Mon, Aug 7
BC Day: College Closed

Jul 2023

Mon, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 11
Spring term final exams
Fri, Jul 28
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty for 7-week Summer intersession
Mon, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 28
Last week of classes for Spring term
Mon, Jul 17
7-week Summer intersession exam schedule posted
Mon, Jul 10
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit for 7-week Summer intersession
Thu, Jul 6
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats for 7-week Summer intersession; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4 pm
Tue, Jul 4
First day of 7-week Summer intersession. Classes begin. All fees must be paid in full and all prerequisites met by 4 pm
Mon, Jul 3
College closed in lieu of Canada Day, July 1

Jun 2023

Thu, Jun 29 - Fri, Jun 30
Reading Break: Spring term
Fri, Jun 23
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty for Spring term
Wed, Jun 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 23
7-week Spring intersession final exams
Thu, Jun 15
Spring term exam schedule posted
Mon, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 16
Last week of classes for 7-week Spring intersession

May 2023

Fri, May 26
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty for 7-week Spring intersession
Tue, May 23
New student registration begins for Fall and Winter terms
Mon, May 22
Victoria Day: College Closed
Mon, May 15
7-week Spring intersession exam schedule posted
Wed, May 10
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit for Spring term
Mon, May 8
Continuing student registration begins for Fall and Winter terms
Mon, May 8
Opt-out period for NISU Health & Dental Benefits begins for Fall term
Fri, May 5
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats for Spring term; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4 pm
Fri, May 5
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit for 7-week Spring intersession
Wed, May 3
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats for 7-week Spring intersession; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4 pm
Mon, May 1
First day of 7-week Spring intersession. Classes begin. All fees must be paid in full and all prerequisites met by 4 pm
Mon, May 1
First day of Spring term. Classes begin. All fees must be paid in full and all prerequisites met by 4 pm

Apr 2023

Thu, Apr 27 - Fri, Apr 28
International Student Orientation: Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses
Tue, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 21
Winter final exams
Mon, Apr 10
Easter Monday: College Closed
Fri, Apr 7
Good Friday: College Closed
Tue, Apr 4
Timetable posted for the Fall and Winter terms
Mon, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 6
Last week of classes for Winter term

Mar 2023

Fri, Mar 3
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

Feb 2023

Tue, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 24
Winter Reading Break
Mon, Feb 20
Family Day: College Closed
Wed, Feb 15
Winter exam schedule posted
Fri, Feb 10
Last day to register in ABE continuous entry/exit

Jan 2023

Tue, Jan 31
Last day to opt-out of NISU Health and Dental Benefits for Winter term
Wed, Jan 18
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit
Fri, Jan 13
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4 pm
Mon, Jan 9
First day of Winter term. All fees must be paid in full and all prerequisites met by 4 pm for the Winter term.
Mon, Jan 9
Winter classes begin
Wed, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 6
International Student Orientation: Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses
Tue, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 13
Winter 2023 Orientation 

2022

Dec 2022

Sat, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 2
Winter Break: College Closed
Mon, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 16
Fall final exams
Thu, Dec 1
Opt-out period for NISU Health & Dental Benefits begins for Winter term

Nov 2022

Mon, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 2
Last week of classes
Fri, Nov 11
Remembrance Day: College Closed
Wed, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 10
Fall Reading Break

Oct 2022

Fri, Oct 28
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty
Fri, Oct 14
Fall exam schedule posted
Mon, Oct 10
Thanksgiving Day: College Closed

Sep 2022

Fri, Sep 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: College Closed
Fri, Sep 30
Last day to opt-out of NISU Health and Dental Benefits
Thu, Sep 15
Last day to register, apply for refund, change from credit to audit.
Mon, Sep 12
Last day for waitlisted students to claim seats; remaining waitlists will be cleared at 4 pm.
Tue, Sep 6
First day of Fall term. All fees must be paid in full and all prerequisites met by 4 pm for the Fall term. Fall Classes begin.
Mon, Sep 5
Labour Day: College Closed

Aug 2022

Mon, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 2
International Student Orientation: Comox Valley and Campbell River campuses

Schedule/Deadlines 2023-2024

Programs with varying start dates

North Island College offers a wide range of programs and courses with varying schedules and deadlines. Please ensure that you are following the timelines associated with your program. For more information or guidance, please contact Student Services.

Office Administration:

Office Assistant I Certificate, Administrative Assistant Certificate, Computing Accounting Assistant Certificate, Office Management Certificate, Medical Terminology Micro-credential:

  • Fee due dates are 4:00 pm the last business day of the first month of the term.

    September 29 for courses starting in the Fall Term

    January 31 for courses starting in the Winter Term

    May 31 for courses starting in the Spring Term

  • Students registering during the terms must pay full fees at the time of registration
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10% of the course and is specific to each course section. Last day to withdraw without academicpenalty is within 25% of the course and is specific to each course section.

Term Start Dates:

2023FA – Monday, August 22

2024WI – Monday, January 8

Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate:

  • Full fees for the first term are due approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10 days from the start date of the program
  • Fall Reading Break is Thursday, November 9 to Friday, November 10, 2023
  • Winter break is December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Winter classes start January 8, 2024.
  • Spring Reading Break TBA
  • All stat holidays

Early Childhood Care & Education Diploma:

  • Full fees for the first term are due approximately 3 weeks prior to start of the Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10 days from the start date of the program.
  • Fall Reading Break is Thursday, November 9 to Friday, November 10, 2023
  • Winter break is December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Winter classes start January 8, 2024.
  • All stat holidays apply.

Health & Human Services

Activity Assistant:

  • Full fees are due 3 weeks prior to start of the program. Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 14 days prior to the start date of the program.
  • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is within 60% of the program.
  • All stat holidays apply. No reading breaks.

Health Care Assistant Certificate:

  • Full fees for the first term are due approximately 3 weeks prior to start of the Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10 days from the start date of the program.
  • Fall Reading Break is Thursday, November 9 to Friday, November 10, 2023
  • Winter break is December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Winter classes start January 2, 2024.
  • Winter Reading Break cohort-dependent - TBA.
  • All stat holidays apply.

Practical Nursing Diploma:

  • Full fees for the first term are due 3 weeks prior to start of the program. Dates are provided in your admission letter
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10 days from the start date of the term.
  • Fall reading break November 8-10, 2023.
  • Winter break is December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Winter classes start January 2, 2024.
  • No winter term reading break.

Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate:

  • Full fees are due 3 weeks prior to start of the program. Dates are provided in your admission
  • Last day to drop for refund is 14 days prior to the start date of the program.
  • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is within 60% of the program.
  • Winter classes start Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
  • All stat holidays apply. No reading breaks.

Animal Care Aide Certificate:

  • Full fees are due 3 weeks prior to start of the program. Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 14 days prior to the start date of the program.
  • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is within 60% of the program.
  • Winter classes start Monday, January 8, 2024.
  • All stat holidays apply. No reading breaks.

Trades & Technical

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Aquaculture Technician Certificate

Aquaculture Technician Diploma

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized

Automotive Service Technician Foundation Harmonized

CarpentryFoundationHarmonized

Coastal Forest Worker Certificate

Coastal Forest Technology Diploma

Culinary Business Operations Certificate

Culinary Business Operations Diploma

Electrician Foundation Harmonized

Electronics Technician Core Certificate

Fabricator-Welder Foundation Harmonized Certificate

Furniture Design and Joinery Certificate

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate

Industrial Automation Technician Diploma

Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate

Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate

Plumbing & Piping Trades Foundation Harmonized

Prep Cook Certificate

Professional Cook (Culinary Arts) 1, 2, 3

Shellfish Aquaculture Technician

Welder Foundation Harmonized

  • Full fees for the first term are due 3 weeks prior to start of the program. Dates are provided in your admission letter.
  • Last day to drop for refund is 10 days from the start date of program.
  • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is within 60% of the program.
  • Winter break is December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Winter classes start January 2, 2024.
  • All stat holidays apply. No reading breaks.

Automotive Apprenticeship Harmonized

Cabinetmaker (Joiner) Apprenticeship

Carpentry Apprenticeship Harmonized

Electrician Apprenticeship Harmonized

Heavy Duty Apprenticeship

Plumbing Apprenticeship

Plumber Apprenticeship Harmonized

Welder Apprenticeship Harmonized

  • Full fees are due 60 days prior to the start day of the course
  • Last day to drop for refund is 28 days prior to start of the course
  • Schedule of training dates can be found at tradestrainingbc.ca

Continuous Entry/Exit courses and program (Upgrading)

Continuous entry/exit courses (Identified with a ‘C’ as the 3rd letter in the section code eg: CVC1, DLC1)

  • Last day for tuition refunds 10 days from the student start date.
  • Last day to withdraw without academic penalty is last day of the class, specific to each student.

Withdrawal without academic penalty: Programs that are longer than 13 weeks in length with varying start and end dates will have 60% of the program to withdraw without academic penalty.