Deadlines

Student Feedback on Spring/Summer 2025 courses

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:

  • Reflect on the whole course and consider what worked and what could be changed;
  • Engage in institutional dialogue about teaching and learning at OCAD U;
  • Help to strengthen the course and curriculum;
  • Share about learning experiences that faculty may not be aware of, confidentially and anonymously;
  • Celebrate the value and benefits of the course and/or instructor.
June
23
2025
—
June
29
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day of 6-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
June
27
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Canada Day

Statutory holiday. The University is closed. 

June
30
2025
—
July
01
2025
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition refund in 12-week courses began the week of May 20, 2025

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

June
30
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Spring/Summer 2025 Midterm Break

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.

June
30
2025
—
July
04
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
End of waitlist period for Spring/Summer term courses that start the week of July 8, 2025

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.

July
01
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Enrolment period opens for Fall 2025 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition. 

July
02
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Flex/Study Day
July
02
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Formal Assessment Period for 6-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025

Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.

July
02
2025
—
July
04
2025
Exams
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for fourth-year undergraduate students

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. 

July
03
2025
—
July
09
2025
Registration
  • Undergraduate Student
First day of classes for 6-week courses that begin the week of July 8, 2025
July
08
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Grade submission deadline for the first 6-week session of Spring/Summer 2025 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.

July
08
2025
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for third-year undergraduate students

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.

July
10
2025
—
July
16
2025
Registration
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to register for 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.

July
14
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition refund on 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

July
14
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for first-year undergraduate students

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

July
17
2025
—
July
28
2025
Registration
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission Requests for Fall 2025 term credit

Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about taking a credit at another school that counts toward your degree. 

July
18
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition refund on 6-week courses that began the week of July 8

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

July
21
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw with no refund on 12-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information. 

July
21
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for graduate students

Graduate students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.

July
24
2025
—
August
10
2025
Registration
  • Graduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for second-year undergraduate students

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.

July
29
2025
—
August
05
2025
Registration
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day for Principal Advisors to submit an electronic copy of the thesis document and pre-exam form to the School of Graduate Studies for defences scheduled in the Spring/Summer 2025 term

For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).

July
29
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for non-degree students

Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.

July
31
2025
—
August
10
2025
Registration
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for Fall 2025 term credit

Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placements. 

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Fall 2025 term

For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article. 

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Deadline to submit Placement, Independent Study, or residency applications for Fall 2025 term

Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to request registration in 4000-level courses for the Fall 2025 term

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to request registration in 5000-level courses for the Fall 2025 term

Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Recommended deadline to submit Transfer Credit Requests

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.

August
01
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Civic Holiday

Statutory holiday. The University is closed.

August
04
2025
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for no refund on 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

August
04
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
End of Waitlist period for the Fall 2025 term

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.

August
11
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Open registration period

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. 

August
11
2025
—
September
16
2025
Registration
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Student Feedback on Spring/Summer 2025 courses

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:

  • Reflect on the whole course and consider what worked and what could be changed;
  • Engage in institutional dialogue about teaching and learning at OCAD U;
  • Help to strengthen the course and curriculum;
  • Share about learning experiences that faculty may not be aware of, confidentially and anonymously;
  • Celebrate the value and benefits of the course and/or instructor.
August
11
2025
—
August
17
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit an Application for Outgoing Exchange for Winter 2026

For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.

August
15
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day of Spring/Summer 2025 term classes
August
15
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Flex/Study Day
August
18
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Formal Assessment Period for 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025 and 12-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025

Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.

August
19
2025
—
August
21
2025
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Undergraduate Student
Spring/Summer 2025 Defence Period

Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MFA, MDes and MA programs.

August
19
2025
—
August
21
2025
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Spring/Summer 2025 locker clean out

All lockers rented for the Spring/Summer 2025 term must be cleaned out by this date. 

August
22
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Grade submission deadline for the second 6-week session and the 12-week session of Spring/Summer 2025 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.  

August
26
2025
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Intent to Graduate for September 2025 graduation

Graduation term: Spring/Summer 2025 (program completed in August 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate. 

August
27
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall/Winter 2025-26 locker rentals open

Students can sign up for a locker by logging in with their OCAD U credentials starting on this date. 

August
29
2025
Term
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to submit a Transfer Credit Request

Deadline for undergraduate students admitted in September 2023 to request transfer credits. Visit the Transfer Credit Request Form for more information.

August
31
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Labour Day

Statutory holiday. The University is closed.

September
01
2025
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Welcome Day

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. 

September
02
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall 2025 term tuition and fee payment due

Learn more about payment options, payment plans, PayMyTuition, and procedures for non-payment of fees. 

September
03
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
First day of Fall 2025 term classes
September
03
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve graduate student MRPs

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2025 term. 

September
04
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve thesis revisions 

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Spring/Summer 2025 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form. 

September
04
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit final Research Ethics Board (REB) report on ROMEO (if applicable)

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2025 term.

September
04
2025
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit grade appeals for Spring/Summer 2025 courses

Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.

September
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day for students completing their MRP or thesis in the Spring/Summer 2025 term to upload an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements. 

September
11
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies Office

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2025 term. 

September
11
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to register for Fall 2025 term courses

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.

September
16
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on for Fall 2025 term courses

Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

September
16
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
First installment due for Fall 2025 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

September
30
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

No classes scheduled. Final Tuesday classes for the Fall term will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

September
30
2025
Term
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Thanksgiving Day

Statutory holiday. The University is closed.

October
13
2025
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall 2025 Midterm Break

No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.

October
14
2025
—
October
17
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for a 50% refund for Fall term courses

Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

October
14
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Second installment due for Fall 2025 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

October
30
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for no refund for Fall 2025 term courses

Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

November
04
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement form for May 2026 admission

Learn more about Application for Reinstatement. 

November
07
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Summer 2026.

Learn more about Alumni Degree Completion. 

November
07
2025
Deadlines
  • Alumni
Deadline to submit Independent Study application and proposal forms for Winter 2026 credit

Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Graduate students please consult your Graduate Program Coordinator). Learn more about Independent Study.

November
07
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for Winter 2026 credit

Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.  

November
07
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Fall 2025 term 24/7 extended access

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. 

November
10
2025
—
December
19
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
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 Fall 2025

For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).

November
13
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Final installment due for Fall 2025 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

November
28
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Enrolment period opens for Winter 2026 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans and PayMyTuition. 

December
01
2025
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
End of waitlist period for Winter 2026 term courses

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.

December
03
2025
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day of Fall 2025 term classes
December
03
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last Tuesday class for the Fall 2025 term
December
03
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Flex/Study Day
December
04
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Field Placement application and proposal forms for Winter 2026 term credit

Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Field Placement. 

December
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Winter 2026 term

For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article. 

December
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Deadline to submit Placement, Independent Study or Residency applications and proposal forms for the Winter 2026 term

Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.

December
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Fall 2025 Defence Period

Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes, and MFA programs.

December
05
2025
—
December
19
2025
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Fall 2025 Formal Assessment Period

Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.

December
05
2025
—
December
19
2025
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to request registration in 4000-level courses for the Winter 2026 term

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.

December
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to request registration in 5000-level courses for the Winter 2026 term

Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.

December
05
2025
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for January 2026 graduation

Graduation term: Fall 2025 (program completed December 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.

December
10
2025
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
End of Fall 2025 term
December
19
2025
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Grade submission deadline for Fall 2025 term

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.

December
19
2025
Deadlines
  • Faculty
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate thesis revisions

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Fall 2025 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.

January
07
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve MRPs

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) registered in the Fall 2025 term.

January
07
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit final Research Ethics Board (REB) report on ROMEO (if applicable)

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Fall 2025 term.

January
07
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
First day of Winter 2026 term classes
January
08
2026
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Winter 2026 term tuition and fee payment due

Learn more about payment options, payment plans, PayMyTuition, and procedures for non-payment of fees. 

January
08
2026
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day for students completing their MRP or thesis in the Fall 2025 term to upload an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements. 

January
14
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies Office

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Fall 2025 term. 

January
14
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to register for Winter 2026 term courses

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.

January
21
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on Winter 2026 term courses

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

January
21
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2025 term courses

Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.

January
22
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
First installment due for Winter 2026 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

January
30
2026
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement for September 2026 admission

Access the Application for Reinstatement. 

February
06
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to submit Application to Change Major/Program form

Learn more about the Application to Change Major.

February
06
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Family Day

Statutory holiday. The University is closed.

February
16
2026
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Winter 2026 Midterm Break

No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.

February
17
2026
—
February
20
2026
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for 50% refund on Winter 2026 term courses

Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

February
18
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Second installment due for Winter 2026 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

February
27
2026
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for May 2026 Graduation

Graduation term: Winter 2025 (program completed April 2026 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.

March
06
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to withdraw for no refund on Winter 2026 term courses

Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.

March
11
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Winter 2026 term 24/7 extended access

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.

March
16
2026
—
April
24
2026
Term
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day to be considered for the undergraduate Fourth-Year Awards & Medals program

For undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA).

March
23
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
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 2026 term

For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).

March
23
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Deadline to submit Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for 2026 Spring/Summer term credit

Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placement. 

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited postsecondary institution for 2026 Spring/Summer term credit

Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.  

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Deadline to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Fall 2026 term

For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article. 

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Deadline to submit Placement, Independent Study or Residency applications and proposal forms for Spring/Summer 2026

Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to request registration in 4000-level courses for the Spring/Summer 2026 term

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to request registration in 5000-level courses for the Spring/Summer 2026 term

Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.

March
26
2026
Deadlines
  • Undergraduate Student
Final installment due for Winter 2026 term payment plans

Learn more about payment plans using PayMyTuition.

March
31
2026
Payments
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Good Friday

Statutory holiday. The University is closed.

April
03
2026
Closure
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Public
  • Staff
  • Undergraduate Student
Last day of Winter 2026 term classes
April
08
2026
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Flex/Study Day
April
09
2026
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Winter 2026 Defence Period

Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.

April
10
2026
—
April
24
2026
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Winter 2026 term formal assessment period

Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.

April
10
2026
—
April
24
2026
Exams
  • Faculty
  • Undergraduate Student
End of Winter 2026 term
April
24
2026
Term
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
  • Undergraduate Student
Grade submission deadline for Winter 2026 term

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. 

April
28
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
Grade submission deadline for Winter 2026 term

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.

April
28
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve graduate student MRPs

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2026 term. 

April
29
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve thesis revisions 

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Winter 2026 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form. 

April
29
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit final Research Ethics Board (REB) report on ROMEO (if applicable)

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2026 term. 

April
29
2026
Deadlines
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Student
Last day for students completing their MRP or thesis in the Winter 2026 term to upload an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements. 

May
06
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies Office

Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Winter 2026 term. 

May
06
2026
Deadlines
  • Graduate Student