Dates & Deadlines 2012/2013
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
January 2013
February 2013
March 2013
April 2013
May 2013
June 2013
June 2012
Friday, June 8
Spring Convocation. Office of the Registrar closed.
Monday, June 25
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for new first-year students.
Thursday, June 28
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for graduate studies students.
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 9:00 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 17.5 or more credits. [updated 2012-06-27]
July 2012
Monday, July 2
Canada Day. University closed.
Tuesday, July 3
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 12:30 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 14.5 to 17.25 credits.
Thursday, July 5
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 12:30 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 12.0 to 14.25 credits.
Monday, July 9
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 12:30 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 9.5 to 11.75 credits.
Wednesday, July 11
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 12:30 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 6.0 to 9.25 credits.
Friday, July 13
2012 fall and 2013 winter registration opens at 12:30 a.m. for students who have completed a total of 0 to 5.75 credits.
Wednesday, July 18
Priority enrolment is lifted for Year 4 courses (except Thesis). Remaining spaces in courses will be open to students in other Faculties and Majors.
Friday, July 20
Deadline to submit Special Studies (Field Study or Self-Directed Study) registration and proposal forms for 2012 fall semester (duration 2) credit.
Last day to submit graduation applications to the Office of the Registrar for Fall 2012 Graduation without a late fee.
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for 2012 fall semester credit.
Recommended deadline to apply for OSAP to ensure funds will be available in September.
Tuesday, July 24
Priority enrolment is lifted for Year 3 courses. Remaining spaces in courses will be open to students in other Faculties and Majors.
Monday, July 30
Priority enrolment is lifted for Year 2 courses. Remaining spaces in courses will be open to students in other Faculties and Majors.
Tuesday, July 31
Registration begins at 9 am for Alumni admitted to Postgraduate certificate programs. Contact the appropriate Faculty office to request access to required courses.
Registration begins at 9 am for students admitted to OCAD University on Special student status. Course eligibility is based on a brief personal interview. Contact the appropriate Faculty office to make an appointment.
August 2012
Monday, August 6
Civic holiday. University closed.
Friday, August 31
Last day for fee payment without a late fee. Students who have not paid their fees in full or provided proof of sponsorship to the Student Accounts Clerk by this deadline will incur a $50 late payment fee. [updated: 2012-07-27]
Students who register for courses after Friday, August 31 must pay their fees in full by the next business day. Students who have not paid their fees in full by the next business day of registering will incur a $50 late payment fee.
September 2012
Saturday, September 1 to Friday, September 14
Late registration period for new registrants for 2012 full year (duration 1) and fall semester (duration 2) courses, with a late fee. Students who do not pay their fees in full by the next business day of registering will incur a $50 late payment fee.
Monday, September 3
Labour Day. University closed.
Monday, September 10
First day of 2012 full year (duration 1) and fall semester (duration 2) classes.
Office of the Registrar open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 11
Office of the Registrar open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 14
Last day to withdraw from full year (duration 1) and fall semester (duration 2) courses with 100% refund.
Last day for full year (duration 1) and fall semester (duration 2) late course registration. Registration closes for full year (duration 1) and fall semester (Duration 2) adds, drops and course changes.
Saturday, September 15 to Friday, September 28
Withdrawal period for fall semester (duration 2) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Saturday, September 15 to Friday, October 12
Withdrawal period for full year (duration 1) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Friday, September 21
Self-Directed Study Critique #1 due. Critique forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 28
Last day to withdraw from fall semester (duration 2) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Deadline to request a deferred examination for full year (duration 1) and fall semester (duration 2) courses on the basis of religious obligations and exam conflicts. [updated 2012-08-07]
Deadline to submit a waiver to opt out of the Student Benefit Plans (Dental and/or Health) or for students to opt into one or both of these plans (part-time student or family coverage).
October 2012
Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 12
Withdrawal period for fall semester (duration 2) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Wednesday, October 10
Final deadline to apply for Full-time OSAP (for students registered full-time in the fall semester only).
Friday, October 12
Last day to withdraw from fall semester (duration 2) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from full year (duration 1) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Monday, October 8
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
Saturday, October 13 to Friday, November 9
Withdrawal period for fall semester (duration 2) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Withdrawal period for full year (duration 1) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Friday, October 19
Self-Directed Study Critique #2 due. Critique forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 26
Field-Study Assessment #1 due. Assessment forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for 2012 winter semester credit.
November 2012
Friday, November 2
Deadline to submit Applications for Reinstatement for 2013 summer admission.
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Summer 2013.
Deadline to submit Special Studies (Field Study or Self-Directed Study) registration and proposal forms for 2013 winter semester (duration 3) credit.
Final deadline to apply for Part-time OSAP (for students registered part-time in the fall semester only).
Friday, November 9
Last day to withdraw from fall semester (duration 2) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from full year (duration 1) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 10 to Friday, February 8
Final withdrawal period for full year (duration 1) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
December 2012
Monday, December 3
Last day of regular fall semester (duration 2) classes.
Tuesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 15
Final examination and critique period for fall semester (duration 2) classes. Student attendance is required.
Friday, December 7
Field-Study Assessment #2 due. Assessment and grade submission forms must be submitted to the appropriate Faculty office by 4:30 p.m.
Friday, December 14
2013 winter semester (duration 3) course registration closes at 4 p.m. and will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 9 a.m.
Deadline for fee payment for new registrants in 2013 winter semester (duration 3) courses. Students who do not pay their fees in full by the next business day of registering will incur a $50 late payment fee.
Self-Directed Study Critique #3 and Grade Submission due. Critique and grade submission forms must be submitted to the appropriate Faculty office by 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 15
End of 2012 fall semester.
Saturday, December 15 to Friday, January 11
Late registration period for new registrants for 2013 winter semester (duration 3) courses with a late fee. Students who do not pay their fees in full by the next business day of registering will incur a $50 late payment fee.
Monday, December 24 to Tuesday, January 1 (inclusive)
Holiday break. University closed.
January 2013
Monday, January 7
First day of 2013 winter semester classes.
Office of the Registrar open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8
Office of the Registrar open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, January 11
Deadline for grade changes, including incomplete grades for 2012 fall semester (duration 2) courses.
Last day to withdraw from winter semester (duration 3) courses with 100% refund.
Last day for winter semester (duration 3) late registration. Registration closes for winter semester (duration 3) adds, drops and course changes.
Saturday, January 12 to Friday, January 25
Withdrawal period for winter semester (duration 3) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Friday, January 18
Final deadline to apply for Full-time OSAP (for students registered full-time in the fall & winter semesters).
Self-Directed Study Critique #1 due. Critique forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
Application deadline for 2013/2014 Florence Advanced Visual Studies Certificate Program.
Application deadline for 2013/2014 Florence Off-Campus Studies Program.
Friday, January 25
Last day to submit grade appeals for 2012 fall semester (duration 2) courses.
Last day to withdraw from winter semester (duration 3) courses with 65% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Deadline to request a deferred examination for winter semester (duration 3) courses on the basis of religious obligations. [updated 2012-08-07]
Saturday, January 26 to Friday, February 8
Withdrawal period for winter semester (duration 3) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Thursday, January 31
First day to submit Program Major Request form for First-year Faculty of Art students.
February 2013
Friday, February 1
Last day to submit Convocation applications to the Office of the Registrar for Spring 2013 Convocation without a late fee.
Deadline to submit Applications for Reinstatement for following fall/winter semester.
Deadline to submit Application to Change Major/Program for the following fall/winter semesters.
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning September 2013.
Last day for second installment fee payment without a late fee due by 4 p.m. Students who have not paid their fees in full OR provided proof of sponsorship to the Student Accounts Clerk by this deadline will incur a $50 late/extended payment fee.
Wednesday, February 6
Final deadline to apply for Full-time OSAP (for students registered full-time in the winter semester only).
Friday, February 8
Last day to withdraw from full year (duration 1) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from winter semester (duration 3) courses with 50% tuition refund. Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Deadline to submit Program Major Request form for First-year Faculty of Art students.
Saturday, February 9 to Friday, March 15
Final withdrawal period for winter semester (duration 3) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar during regular office hours.
Wednesday, February 13
Deadline for Mobility/Exchange applications for the 2013 fall semester to the International Student Services Office.
Friday, February 15
Deadline to submit OSAP appeals to the Financial Aid & Awards Office.
Monday, February 18
Family Day. University closed.
Monday, February 18 to Friday, February 22
Study Week. No classes scheduled.
Monday, February 25
Field-Study Assessment #1 due. Assessment forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
Self-Directed Study Critique #2 due. Critique forms must be approved by the supervising teaching faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4:30 p.m.
March 2013
Friday, March 8
Final deadline to apply for Part-time OSAP (for students registered part-time in the winter semester only).
Friday, March 15
Last day to withdraw from winter semester (duration 3) courses (no refund). Course withdrawal request forms must be completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Friday, March 29
Good Friday. University closed.
April 2013
Monday, April 1
Deadline to submit Special Studies (Field Study or Self-Directed Study) registration and proposal forms for 2013 summer semester credit.
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission request to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for 2013 summer semester credit.
Monday, April 8
Last day of regular winter semester classes.
Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 19
Final examination and critique period for full year (duration 1) and winter semester (duration 3) classes. Student attendance is required.
Friday, April 12
Final Self-Directed Study Critique and Grade Submission due. Critique and grade submission forms must be submitted to the appropriate Faculty office by 4:30 p.m.
Final Field-Study Assessment and Grade Submission due. Assessment and grade submission forms must be submitted to the appropriate Faculty office by 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16
Study Day. No examinations/critiques scheduled.
Friday, April 19
End of 2012 winter semester.
Friday, April 26
Final deadline to apply for Full-time or Part-time OSAP (for students registered in the summer semester).
May 2013
Thursday, May 2 (opening night) to Sunday, May 5
98th Annual Graduate Exhibition.
Monday, May 6
Deadline for grade changes, including incomplete grades, for full year (duration 1) and winter semester (duration 3) courses.
Monday, May 20
Victoria Day. University closed.
Tuesday, May 21
Last day to submit grade appeals for full year (duration 1) and winter semester (duration 3) courses.
June 2013
Thursday, June 6 (TBC)
Spring Convocation. Office of the Registrar closed.
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