Summer 2012 : Session I
Academic Programs (Apr 30 - Jun 23)ESL Program (May 1 - Jul 11)
| Academic Programs (8-week) | Online Program (10-week) | ESL Program (10-week) | |
| Registration for Summer Session I opens | April 2 | April 2 | April 2 |
| New Student Orientation | April 25 | April 25 | |
| Registration Closes | April 26 | April 26 | April 26 |
| First Day of Classes | April 30 | April 30 | May 1 |
| Last day to add/drop course(s) | May 4 | May 4 | May 4 |
| Memorial Day, VIU is closed | May 28 | May 28 | May 28 |
| Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" | June 1 | June 1 | June 13 |
| Last day to apply for Summer I 2012 graduation | June 1 | June 1 | - |
| Last day of classes (including the final exams) | June 23 | June 23 | July 11 |
| Grades are available on Student Portal | June 25 | June 25 | July 16 |
| Changes to incomplete grades are due to Registrar | August 3 | August 3 | August 3 |
The Academic Calendar is subject to change without prior notice.
Summer 2012 : Session II
Academic Programs 8 weeks (Jun 25 - Aug 18)ESL Program (Jun 25 - Aug 16)
| Academic Programs (8-week) | Online Programs (8-week) | ESL Program (7.5-week) | |
| Registration for Summer Session II opens | June 1 | June 1 | June 1 |
| Registration Closes | June 18 | June 18 | June 18 |
| New Student Orientation | June 20 | June 20 | |
| First Day of Classes | June 25 | June 25 | June 25 |
| Last day to add/drop course(s) | June 29 | June 29 | June 29 |
| Independence Day, VIU is closed | July 4 | July 4 | July 4 |
| Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" | July 27 | July 27 | July 27 |
| Last day to apply for Summer II 2012 graduation | August 1 | August 1 | - |
| Last Day of Class (including the final exams) | August 18 | August 18 | August 16 |
| Grades Available on Student Portal | August 20 | August 20 | August 20 |
| Changes to incomplete grades are due to Registrar | October 5 | October 5 | October 5 |
The Academic Calendar is subject to change without prior notice.
Fall 2012
15 weeks (Aug 27 – Dec 15)| On-ground (15-week) | Online Session I (8-week) | Online Session II (8-week) | |
| Registration for Fall 2012 Opens | July 2 | July 2 | July 2 |
| Registration Closes | August 20 | August 20 | October 15 |
| New Student Orientation | August 22 | - | - |
| First Day of Classes | August 27 | August 27 | October 22 |
| Labor Day, VIU is closed | September 3 | September 3 | September 3 |
| Last day to add/drop course(s) | September 10 | September 4 | October 29 |
| Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" | November 2 | September 28 | November 26 |
| Last day to apply for Fall 2012 graduation | November 1 | November 1 | November 1 |
| Make-up classes for Labor Day | November 19 | - | - |
| No classes. (Reserved for make up sessions) | November 20-21 | - | - |
| Thanksgiving break, VIU is closed | November 22-25 | November 22-23 | November 22-23 |
| Last Day of Class (including the final exams) | December 8 | October 20 | December 15 |
| Final Exam period for on-ground classes | December 10-15 | - | - |
| Grades Available on Student Portal | December 17 | October 22 | December 17 |
| Winter break, VIU is closed | December 24- January 1 | December 24- January 1 | December 24- January 1 |
| Changes to incomplete grades are due to Registrar | February 17 | October 30 | February 17 |
The Academic Calendar is subject to change without prior notice.
