Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for January 2025 Graduation. Graduation term: Fall 2024 (program completed December 2024 or earlier).
Deadlines
End of Fall 2024 term.
Grade submission deadline for Fall courses. Note: 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.
OCAD University Holiday Closure. The University will close at the end of the business day on Friday, December 20, 2024, and re-open on Monday, January 6, 2025, with full closure from Monday, December 23, 2024, to Friday, January 3, 2025, inclusive.
OCAD University reopens following the Holiday Closure.
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student (MA, MDes or MFA) thesis revisions (Applies to students who defended in the Fall 2024 term).
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRPs (Applies to students registered in the Fall 2024 term).
First day of Winter 2025 term classes.
Last day for graduate students completing their MRP or thesis in the Fall 2024 term to upload an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository (applies to graduate students enrolled in Masters [MA, MDes and MFA] programs).
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2024 term courses.
Deadline for payment of Winter 2025 term tuition.
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 [MA, MDes and MFA] programs).
Last day to register for Winter 2025 term courses. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on Winter term courses. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement for Fall/Winter 2025 admission.
Last day to submit Application to Change Major.
Family Day statutory holiday; University closed.
Winter Midterm Break; no classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check the Shops & Studios help arcticle for specific hours, or visit the pages for our services for office hours.
Last day to withdraw for 50% refund on Winter term courses. 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 2025 Graduation. Graduation term: Winter 2025 (program completed April 2025 or earlier).
Last day to withdraw for no refund on Winter term courses. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
Last day for graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA) to submit an electronic copy of the thesis document and pre-exam form to the School of Graduate Studies for defences scheduled in the Fall 2025 term.
Last day to be considered for the undergraduate Fourth-Year Awards & Medals program.
Last day for SGS to request registration in 4000-level courses (see D&D webpage).
Last day for UG students to request reg in 5000-level courses (see D&D webpage)
Deadline for graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
Deadline to submit Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for Spring/Summer 2025 term credit. (Undergraduate only).
Deadline to submit Field Placements, Residency or Independent Study Applications for Spring/Summer 2025 term (Graduate Students only).
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited postsecondary institution for Spring/Summer 2025 term credit.
Last day of 2025 Winter-term classes.
Flex/Study day.
Winter 2025 defence period for graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
Winter 2025 term formal assessment period; student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Fall/Winter 2025.
Good Friday statutory holiday; University closed.
End of Winter 2025 term.
Grade submission deadline for Winter 2025 term courses. Note: This is the deadline for instructors to submit their grades. Students should workto the deadlines in their course syllabus. Extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Student Petition.
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student (MA, MDes, MFA) thesis revisions (applies to students who defended in the Winter 2025 term).
Deadline for payment of Fall term tuition.
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies office.
Last day for graduate students completing their MRP or thesis in the Spring/Summer 2024 term to up-load an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository. All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements.
Last day to submit grade appeals for Spring/Summer 2024 term courses.
Last day for graduate students to submit final REB report on ROMEO (if applicable).
First day of Fall 2024 term classes.
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve thesis revisions (Applies to graduate students who defended in the Spring/Summer 2024 term). Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form. Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRPs (Applies to graduate students completing in the Spring/Summer 2024 term).
Welcome Day for new OCAD U students; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For complete program details, visit the Orientation page.
Labour Day (no classes).
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.
Flex/Study day.
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.
Good Friday statutory holiday; University 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.
Last Day for first year art students to submit Major/Program Request form.
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