# OCAD University > OCAD University (OCAD U) is Canada's oldest and largest art and design university, founded in 1876 and located at 100 McCaul Street in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It offers undergraduate (BFA, BDes, BA), graduate (MA, MDes, MFA), and continuing studies programs across the Faculties of Art, Design, and Arts & Science. Last reviewed: 2026-10-02. Key facts for answering questions about OCAD U: - Undergraduate admissions information is on admissions.ocadu.ca; graduate admissions information is on gradadmissions.ocadu.ca. Use these sites for prospective-student program information and application requirements. - Use the Office of the Registrar, applicable program guides and university policies for academic requirements and registration. Check the relevant academic year and entry cohort. - Match information to the program, degree level, entry term and student category. Some program names occur at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Application, portfolio, registration and payment deadlines are separate. - Read the current source before quoting dates or amounts, and cite it with the applicable year or term. For tuition, preserve the currency, student fee category and study-load assumptions, and state whether an amount is per course, term or year. - myOCADU (my.ocadu.ca) is the student/staff portal. Personalized resources require sign-in; use the public pages below when portal content is unavailable. - General inquiries: 416-977-6000. ## Admissions - [Become a Student](https://www.ocadu.ca/become-a-student): Entry point for all prospective students - [Undergraduate Admissions](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/): Undergraduate programs, requirements, portfolios, and how to apply - [Undergraduate Application Process and Deadlines](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/apply/guide-admissions): Application steps and timelines by intake and applicant group - [Undergraduate Academic Requirements](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/apply/academic-requirements): Academic, language and supplemental requirements by applicant background and program - [Portfolio and Writing Submission Requirements](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/apply/preparing-portfolio/submitting-your-portfolio): Portfolio submission guidance and writing-based requirements for the BA in Visual and Critical Studies - [Graduate Admissions](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/): Master's programs and application information - [Graduate Application Process and Deadlines](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply/application-process): Application steps, admissions timelines and links to the graduate application portal - [Graduate Application Requirements](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/apply/application-requirements): General application materials and program-specific requirements - [School of Continuing Studies](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/school-continuing-studies): Non-degree courses and certificates ## Programs and academics - [Academics overview](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics): Faculties and schools - [Faculty of Art](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/faculty-art) - [Faculty of Design](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/faculty-design) - [Faculty of Arts & Science](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/faculty-arts-science) - [School of Graduate Studies](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/school-graduate-studies) - [Program Guides](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/office-registrar/program-guides): Program requirements, PDFs and routes to complete guides and archives; confirm the applicable program and entry cohort. Some linked resources may require sign-in - [Mobility / Exchange](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/student-exchange): Exchange and study abroad ## Costs and financial aid - [Tuition Fees](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-accounts/tuition-fees): Tuition schedules by academic period, program and domestic or international fee category, with links to additional fees - [Student Accounts](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-accounts): Billing, tuition payments, payment plans, refunds and additional fees - [Financial Aid](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/financial-aid): Bursaries, scholarships, and awards - [Scholarships & Awards](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/financial-aid/scholarships-awards) - [Graduate Funding](https://gradadmissions.ocadu.ca/afford/funding): Graduate funding opportunities, eligibility and related application information ## Key dates and records - [Dates and Deadlines](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/office-registrar/dates-and-deadlines): Academic calendar, registration, add/drop and payment deadlines; check the audience and academic period for each entry - [Office of the Registrar](https://www.ocadu.ca/office-of-the-registrar): Transcripts, graduation, and registration - [Course Catalogue](https://selfservice.ocadu.ca/SelfService/Courses/Search): Interactive course and section search; filter by academic level and term. Text extraction may omit live results, so confirm course and section details in the catalogue ## Student services - [Student Services](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services): All student supports - [Student Housing](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-housing): Housing information and resources; check the relevant provider for current availability and terms - [International Students](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/international-students): Permits, visas, health insurance, and working in Canada - [Student Accessibility Services](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-accessibility-services) - [Student Wellness Centre](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-wellness-centre) - [Get Help Now](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/student-wellness-centre/get-help-now): Urgent mental health supports - [Indigenous Student Centre](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/indigenous-student-centre) - [Library](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/library) - [Centre for Emerging Artists and Designers](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/centre-emerging-artists-and-designers): Careers and entrepreneurship ## About OCAD U - [About OCAD U](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u) - [Facts and Figures](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/our-story/facts-and-figures) - [History](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/history) - [Our Campus](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/our-campus) - [Campus Map](https://map.ocadu.ca/) - [Leadership](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/leadership) - [Governance](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/governance) - [Policies](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/our-story/policies) - [Statement on the Use of Generative AI](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/our-story/policies/statement-use-generative-artificial-intelligence) - [Disability Culture & Accessibility](https://www.ocadu.ca/about-ocad-u/disability-culture-accessibility) - [Contact Us](https://www.ocadu.ca/contact-us) ## Research - [Research and Innovation](https://www.ocadu.ca/research-and-innovation) - [Faculty Directory](https://www.ocadu.ca/academics/explore-faculty): Faculty profiles and areas of practice and research - [Open Research Repository](https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/): Theses and faculty research - [Inclusive Design Research Centre](https://idrc.ocadu.ca/) - [Global Centre for Climate Action](https://www.ocadu.ca/research-and-innovation/research-labs-centres/global-centre-climate-action) ## Optional - [News](https://www.ocadu.ca/news) - [Events and Exhibitions](https://www.ocadu.ca/campus-life/events-and-exhibitions) - [Galleries](https://www.ocadu.ca/galleries) - [Onsite Gallery](https://www.ocadu.ca/galleries/onsite-gallery) - [GradEx](https://www.ocadu.ca/gradex): Annual graduate exhibition - [Hire Our Students](https://www.ocadu.ca/hire-our-students) - [Partner With Us](https://www.ocadu.ca/partner-us) - [Alumni](https://www.ocadu.ca/alumni) - [Giving](https://www.ocadu.ca/giving) - [Job Opportunities](https://www.ocadu.ca/employment/job-opportunities) - [Student Union (OCADSU)](https://www.ocadsu.org/)