IMPORTANT DATES
COURSE CALENDARS
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The following is a list of the major academic policies at OCAD University. Each policy is linked to a PDF document. Students should become familiar with each of them to ensure their understanding of related procedures and guidelines. University policies and procedures are subject to change and are not tied to a specific academic year, unless otherwise noted.
For example, commonly requested procedures for the following are included here:
- The petition process, whereby students seek relief from particular rules or regulations
- Grade appeals, whereby students request that a final grade be changed
- The policy on academic standing
Academic Standards Committee – 1000 Series
1001: Pan-Canadian Protocol on the Transferability of University Credits
1002: Repeat Courses (Undergraduate)
1003: Second Credential
1004: Academic Standing (Undergraduate)
1005: Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate)
1006: Prior Learning Assessment (Undergraduate)
1007: Grade Distribution (Undergraduate)
1008: Dean's Honour List (Undergraduate)
1009: Graduation with Distinction (Undergraduate)
1010: Attendance Policy (Undergraduate)
1012: Special Studies (Undergraduate)
1013: Graduation Approval Process (Undergraduate)
1014: Academic Misconduct Policy (Undergraduate)
1016: Postgraduate Certificate Programs
1017: Academic Considerations for Religious Observances
1018: Student Petitions
1019: Examinations
1020: Letter of Permission
1021: Grading
1022: Grade Appeals
1023: Undergraduate Student Mobility/Exchange Program
1024: Transfer from Diploma to Degree Program
1029: Academic Progression - First Year
1030: Academic Progression - Undergraduate
1031: Reinstatement
1032: Posthumous Degrees
1033: Graduation with Honours, Associate of the Ontario College of Art & Design Diploma
Enrolment Retention and Recruitment Committee – 2000 Series
2001: Special Students
2002: Auditing Courses
Academic Policy and Planning Committee – 3000 Series
3001: Independent Study Abroad (Undergraduate Students)
3002: Student Academic Appeals
Curriculum Committee – 4000 Series
4001: Minors
Pandemic/Emergency Planning – 5000 series
5000: Pandemic Student Attendance Policy
Graduate Studies - 6000 Series
6001: Graduate Studies Administration
6002: Graduate Studies Faculty
6003: Graduate Studies Admission
6004: Graduate Studies Registration
6005: Graduate Studies Academic Standing and Grading
6006: Graduate Studies Supervision
6007: Graduate Studies Residency, Course Requirements and Time Limits
6008: Graduate Studies Academic Integrity
6009: Graduate Studies Progress, Withdrawal and Leave
6010: Graduate Studies Human Subjects Ethics Review
6011: Graduate Studies Submission and Examination of Masters Theses
6012: Graduate Studies Award of the Degree
6013: Graduate Studies Student Appeals
6014: Graduate Studies Intellectual Property
6016: Graduate Studies Special Studies
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416-977-6000, Ext. 306, 312 or 332
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416-977-6000, Ext. 237, 352 or 374
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416-977-6000, Ext. 423
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