Current students, faculty, and staff
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Fourth-year students who have not registered by the end of this period will find it difficult to get into their courses.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.
This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades. 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.
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Third-year students who have not registered by the end of this period will find it difficult to get into their courses.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.
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.
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
First-year students who have not registered by the end of this period will find it difficult to get into their courses.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about taking a credit at another school that counts toward your degree.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Graduate students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Second-year students who have not registered by the end of this period will find it difficult to get into their courses.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
Visit our help article to learn about registering for courses as a non-degree student.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placements.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
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.
For undergraduate students (BA, BDes, BFA) admitted in September 2025. Requests after this day might not be reviewed in time for Fall term. Visit the help article about Transfer Credits.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
End of waitlist period for Fall 2025 term courses. All Fall 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.
Program priority restrictions and waitlists have ended. Registration continues on a first come, first served basis. Use our help article on how to find courses with open sections.
Applies to 12-week courses that that began week of May 20, 2025, and 6-week courses that began week of July 8, 2025.
In Canvas Cloud, navigate to your course and use the Course Evaluation link to provide your feedback. Student Feedback on Courses is an opportunity to:
For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MFA, MDes and MA programs.
All lockers rented for the Spring/Summer 2025 term must be cleaned out by this date.
This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades. 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.
Graduation term: Spring/Summer 2025 (program completed in August 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
Students can sign up for a locker by logging in with their OCAD U credentials starting on this date.
Deadline for undergraduate students admitted in September 2023 to request transfer credits. Visit the Transfer Credit Request Form for more information.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Part of the Fall 2025 Orientation program. All new undergraduate (BA, BDes, BFA) and graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students welcome! Visit the Welcome Day page for complete details.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Spring/Summer 2025 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
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 Spring/Summer 2025 term.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
No classes scheduled. Final Tuesday classes for the Fall term will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
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.
Learn more about Application for Reinstatement.
Learn more about Alumni Degree Completion.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Graduate students please consult your Graduate Program Coordinator). Learn more about Independent Study.
Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.
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).
End of waitlist period for Winter 2025 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.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes, and MFA programs.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
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 2025 (program completed December 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
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 instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Fall 2025 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) registered in the Fall 2025 term.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Fall 2025 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 Fall 2025 term.
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.
Access the Application for Reinstatement.
Learn more about the Application to Change Major.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
Graduation term: Winter 2025 (program completed April 2026 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 undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA).
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placement.
Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
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.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
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 instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
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 instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2026 term.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Winter 2026 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2026 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 2026 term.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Waitlisted Spring/Summer courses that begin the week of July 8, 2025 will be dropped; registration will continue on a first-come, first-served basis until registration closes. Learn more about how waitlists work or how to find courses with open sections using our help articles.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
For 12-week courses. No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check the Shops & Studios help article for specific hours, or visit the pages for our services for office hours.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
In Canvas Cloud, navigate to your course and use the Course Evaluation link to provide your feedback. Student Feedback on Courses is an opportunity to:
Begin planning courses in preparation for course registration dates and times, using Self-Service. For assistance, please visit our help article about which courses to register for, including tutorials (available for 2025-26 starting June 17) to support undergraduate students (BA, BDes, BFA) at each year level in course registration.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Graduands will be invited to the ceremony for their program, to be held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. Learn more about convocation, including a video about how to prepare for the ceremony.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
Students who register for courses after June 2, 2025 must pay their tuition fees in full by the next business day. Students who have not paid their fees in full by the next business day may incur interest charges. Learn more about how to find your student finance information and how to pay.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Learn more about how to appeal a grade.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Statutory holiday. The University closed.
Waitlisted Spring/Summer courses that begin the week of May 20, 2025 will be dropped. Registration will continue on a first-come, first-served basis until registration closes. Learn more about how waitlists work or how to find courses with open sections using our help articles.
All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements.
OCAD University’s annual Graduate Exhibition is Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, featuring the work of hundreds of emerging artists and designers.
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