Final Installment due for all Fall 2025 term payment plans
Deadlines
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November
28
2025
Enrolment period opens for Winter 2026 term payment plans
December
01
2025
Deadline to submit Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (Masters applications)
Apply 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.
December
01
2025
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
Last day of Fall 2025 term classes
December
03
2025
Flex/Study Day
December
04
2025
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
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.
December
05
2025
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
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
Fall 2025 Defence Period
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes, and MFA programs.
December
05
2025
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December
19
2025
Fall 2025 Formal Assessment Period
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
December
05
2025
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December
19
2025
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
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
Deadline to request a Leave of Absence (LOA) starting Winter 2026
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
December
08
2025
Deadline to request Reinstatement for Winter 2026
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs on voluntary withdrawal from the program. For more information, please review our help article.
December
08
2025
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
End of Fall 2025 term
December
19
2025
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
2025 Winter Holiday Closure
The University will close at the end of the business day on Friday, December 19, 2025, and re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026, with full closure from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, inclusive.
December
19
2025
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January
02
2026
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
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve MRPs
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) registered in the Fall 2025 term.
January
07
2026
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
Deadline to submit Winter 2026 SGS Project and Travel Grant applications
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
January
08
2026
Deadline to submit Winter 2026 SGS Project and Travel Grant applications
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
January
08
2026
First day of Winter 2026 term classes
January
08
2026
Winter 2026 term tuition and fee payment due
January
08
2026
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
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
Deadline to submit Ontario Graduate Scholarship applications
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs, and students applying for Fall 2026 entry. For more information, please review our help article.
January
15
2026
Last day to register for Winter 2026 term courses
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
January
21
2026
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
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2025 term courses
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
January
22
2026
Installment 1 due for Winter 2026 term Mandatory Payment Plans
January
30
2026
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement for September 2026 admission
Access the Application for Reinstatement.
February
06
2026
Last day to submit Application to Change Major/Program form
Learn more about the Application to Change Major.
February
06
2026
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
11
2026
Family Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
February
16
2026
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
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February
20
2026
Winter Interim Grade Deadline
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade.
February
26
2026
Installment 1 due for Winter 2026 term Mandatory Payment Plans
February
27
2026
Installment 2 due for Winter 2026 term Voluntary Payment Plans
February
27
2026
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
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
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
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April
24
2026
Last day to be considered for the undergraduate Fourth-Year Awards & Medals program
For undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA).
March
23
2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Final installment due for all Winter 2026 term payment plans
March
31
2026
Good Friday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
April
03
2026
Last day of Winter 2026 term classes
April
08
2026
Flex/Study Day
April
09
2026
Winter 2026 Defence Period
Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
April
10
2026
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April
24
2026
Winter 2026 term formal assessment period
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
April
10
2026
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April
24
2026
Deadline to request a Leave of Absence (LOA) starting Spring/Summer 2026
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
April
20
2026
Deadline to request Reinstatement for Spring/Summer 2026
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs on voluntary withdrawal from the program. For more information, please review our help article.
April
20
2026
End of Winter 2026 term
April
24
2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deadline to submit Spring/Summer 2026 SGS Project and Travel Grant applications
Applies to students enrolled in MA, MDes and MFA programs for the Spring/Summer 2026 term. For more information, please review our help article.
May
21
2026
Convocation Ceremonies
OCAD University's annual Convocation Ceremonies. Visit our help articles on graduating and convocation.
June
19
2026
Fall 2025 term tuition and fee payment due
September
03
2025
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
Labour Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
September
01
2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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August
21
2025
Spring/Summer 2025 Defence Period
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MFA, MDes and MA programs.
August
19
2025
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August
21
2025
Flex/Study Day
August
18
2025
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
Last day of Spring/Summer 2025 term classes
August
15
2025
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
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September
16
2025
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
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August
17
2025
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
End of Fall/Winter 2025 registration restrictions
Most of the remaining registration restrictions end. Many courses have restrictions that only allowed students in certain Major Programs or Year Levels to register. Once these restrictions end, all students who have the necessary requisites can register for these course if there is space available. Log on to Self-Service, search for Open Sections Only and filter on Unrestricted All (under Course Type at the bottom of the left-hand column) to explore options. Students may add themselves to the Waitlist for the course if it is full.
August
06
2025
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
Civic Holiday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
August
04
2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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