Important Dates
Fall Term 2026
Fall Term 2026
September - December
| Date/Item | Event Description |
|---|---|
| September 7 |
Labour Day: VCC is closed. Last day to drop online (with refund) from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student's official transcript. |
| September 8 | Start of Fall term. First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses. |
| September 14 | Last day to drop from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (September to October) courses. Dropped courses do not appear on a student's official transcript. |
| September 14 | Last day to register in person for Fall term Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). |
| September 15 | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (September start). |
| September 29 |
Last day to drop online (with refund) from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start). Dropped courses do not appear on a student's official transcript. Last day to change from credit to audit status for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start). Audit status cannot be granted until 2 weeks prior to the course start date. |
| September 30 | National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: VCC is closed. |
| October 1 | First day of class for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. |
| October 7 | Last day to register in person for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. |
| October 8 | $50 late registration fee applies to Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (October start). |
| October 12 | Thanksgiving Day: VCC is closed. |
| October 15 | Registration opens for Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses (January start). |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day: VCC is closed. |
| November 17 |
Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer courses that started Sep. 8 and end Dec. 10. Individual course withdrawal deadlines vary. Withdrawn courses will appear with a "W" standing on a student's official transcript. |
| November 28 | Registration for Winter ESL/EAL Pathways courses opens online. |
| November 30 | Withdrawal Deadline: Last day to withdraw from Academic Upgrading and University Transfer (October start) courses. Withdrawn courses will appear with a "W" standing on a student's official transcript. |
| December 3 | Fall Convocation Ceremony. |
| December 7 - 9 | Online and in-person registration is unavailable during this time. |
| December 15 |
Last day of fall classes and exams. |
| December 18 | Final grade submission deadline. |
| December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027 | VCC closes for the Winter Break. The College re-opens on Friday, January 4, 2027. |