150 years of OCAD U
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs who are actively working on their MRP, Final Project or Thesis and have not previously received the Grant. For more information, please review our help article.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade unless otherwise approved by the Faculty Dean.
Learn more about Application for Reinstatement.
Learn more about Alumni Degree Completion.
Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more about taking graduate level courses at other universities.
Bursaries are non-repayable awards given to students primarily on the basis of financial need. OCAD University is committed to ensuring that students have enough funding to meet the direct educational costs (tuition, books and other mandatory fees) of attending university. Learn more about the bursary program.
Bursaries are non-repayable awards given to students primarily on the basis of financial need. OCAD University is committed to ensuring that students have enough funding to meet the direct educational costs (tuition, books and other mandatory fees) of attending university. Learn more about the bursary program.
Main building at 100 McCaul St. and 205 Richmond St. W.
OCAD U ID card required for keycard access.
Please visit our 24/7 access help article for important considerations, health and safety tips, and emergency contacts.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
Submit by 8 p.m. Applies to domestic students in MA, MDes and MFA programs, and students applying for Fall 2026 entry. For more information, please review our help article.
End of waitlist period for Winter 2027 term courses. All Winter course waitlists will be dropped, and registration will continue on a first-come, first-served basis until the end of registration. Learn more about how waitlists work or how to find courses with open sections using our help articles.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Field Placement.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.
Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.
Graduation term: Fall 2026 (program completed December 2026 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Wednesday, September 30 to allow for collective commemoration of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. These Wednesday make-up classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more about extending a leave of absence.
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes, and MFA programs.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
This is the last day to use shops and studios during the Fall term. This deadline ensures adequate time to complete end-of-term preparations (cleaning, equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs and inventory management) that keep OCAD U studios operational, safe, and ready for incoming students in the next term.
Please remove all items in shops and studios by end of day today. This deadline ensures adequate time to complete end-of-term preparations (cleaning, equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs and inventory management) that keep OCAD U studios operational, safe, and ready for incoming students in the next term.
The University will close at the end of the day on Sunday, December 20, 2026, and re-open on Monday, January 4, 2027, with full closure from Monday, December 21, 2026, to Sunday, January 3 2027, inclusive.
This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades. Students should work to the deadlines in their course syllabus. Undergraduate extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Student Petition. Graduate extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Extension Request. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Fall 20265 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) registered in the Fall 20265 term. Approval is submitted by submitting a grade in Ccanvas.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing their Thesis or MRP in the Fall 2026 term.
Winter 2027 Orientation. All new students welcome!
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. Learn more about taking a leave of absence.
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
Visit PayMyTuition to pay tuition and fees or set up a payment plan ($50.00 non-refundable set-up fee) before this date. Students with unpaid balances after this date will be enrolled in a payment plan and a non-refundable late tuition fee of $100.00 will be applied to their accounts. Visit the website for complete details on payment options, payment plans, and what happens if you miss payments.
Tuition fees for course enrolments made after the tuition and fee deadline and before registration closes for the term must be paid immediately. Students already enrolled in payment plans who enrol in additional courses will see their balance owing adjusted and distributed across their remaining instalments.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Fall 2026 term.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs, and students applying for Fall 2026 entry. Learn more about Ontario Graduate Scholarship Applications.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
This is the last date to update your Social Insurance Number with OCAD U ahead of the release of tax certificates for the previous year. Learn about how to get a SIN. Update your SIN with OCAD U. Learn more about tax certificates.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. The deadline for Fall 2027 Exchange applications, including GSA, Beaux Arts and FAMU for Winter 2028. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade unless otherwise approved by the Faculty Dean.
Graduation term: Winter 2027 (program completed April 2027 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Main building at 100 McCaul St. and 205 Richmond St. W.
OCAD U ID card required for keycard access.
Please visit our 24/7 access help article for important considerations, health and safety tips, and emergency contacts.
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more about taking graduate level courses at other universities.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Friday, March 26 due to the Good Friday statutory holiday. These Friday classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. Learn more about extending a leave of absence.
Applies to graduate students who have been withdrawn from their graduate program (MA, MDes, MFA). to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs on voluntary withdrawal from the program. Learn more about reinstatement.
This is the last day to use shops and studios during the Winter term. This deadline ensures adequate time to complete end-of-term preparations (cleaning, equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs and inventory management) that keep OCAD U studios operational, safe, and ready for incoming students in the next term.
Assigned thesis spaces follow a separate schedule. Clear-out dates for thesis spaces occur after GradEx and are outlined in the studio agreements signed by thesis students prior to gaining access to their spaces.
Please remove all items in shops and studios by end of day today. This deadline ensures adequate time to complete end-of-term preparations (cleaning, equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs and inventory management) that keep OCAD U studios operational, safe, and ready for incoming students in the next term.
Assigned thesis spaces follow a separate schedule. Clear-out dates for thesis spaces occur after GradEx and are outlined in the studio agreements signed by thesis students prior to gaining access to their spaces.
This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades. Students should work to the deadlines in their course syllabus. Undergraduate extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Student Petition. Graduate extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Extension Request. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2027 term. Approval is submitted by submitting a grade in Canvas.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Winter 2027 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing their Thesis or MRP in the Winter 2027 term.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2027 term.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Applies to students enrolled in MA, MDes and MFA programs for the Spring/Summer 2027 term. For more information, please review our help article.
Grade Submission and Grade Change Deadline for 12-week winter courses.
Note: This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades and grade changes. Students should work
to the deadlines in their course syllabus. Extensions beyond this date require the permission of the
instructor and an approved Student Petition.
End of Winter 2024 term.
Winter 2024 term formal assessment period; student participation is required. Learn more about formal
assessments using our help article.
Winter 2024 Defence Period for graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
Final class for all courses cancelled on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
Last day of 2024 Winter-term classes. Student Feedback on Courses survey closes at 11:59 p.m.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Deadline to submit Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for 2024
spring/summer term credit. (Undergraduate only. Graduate students, please consult your Graduate
Program Coordinator).
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited postsecondary institution
for 2024 summer term credit.
Last day to be considered for the undergraduate Fourth-Year Awards & Medals program
Last day to submit an electronic copy of the thesis document and pre-exam form to the School of
Graduate Studies for defences scheduled in the Winter 2024 term.
Student Feedback on Courses survey opens at 10:30 a.m.
Last day to withdraw for no refund on Winter term undergraduate and graduate courses that began the
week of January 4. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more
information.
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for May 2024 Graduation. Graduation term: Winter 2024
(program completed April 2024 or earlier).
Family Day statutory holiday; University closed.
Last day to withdraw for 50% refund on Winter term undergraduate and graduate courses that began the
week of January 4. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more
information.
Social Insurance Numbers are required for 2023 Tax Forms. Students who have not provided SIN
numbers will have received emails with information. Log into OCAD U to submit your SIN.
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement form.
Last day to submit Application to Change Major/Program form.
Last Day for first year art students to submit Major/Program Request form.
Last day to submit grade appeals for 2023 fall-term courses.
Deadline for payment of 2024 Winter Term Tuition. Visit Student Accounts for details on how to pay. The
cashier window is open for in-person payments Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until January 19.
Last day to register for Winter term undergraduate and graduate courses that began the week of January
4. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on Winter term undergraduate and graduate courses that began the
week of January 4. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more
information.
Last day for graduate students completing their MRP or thesis in the Spring/Summer term to upload an
approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository (applies to graduate students
enrolled in Masters [MFA, MDes or MA] programs).
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRPs (Applies to students registered in the Fall 2023 term).
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student (MFA,MA, MDes) thesis revisions (Applies to
students who defended in the Fall 2023 term).
First day of 2024 Winter-term classes.