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For undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA).
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
Undergraduate students (BA, BDes, BFA) can learn more about taking Spring/Summer courses by reading our help article.
Graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) must maintain continuous enrolment in their program until graduation by registering for courses throughout the academic year, including the Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms.
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.
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.
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.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
Undergraduate students (BA, BDes, BFA) can learn more about taking Spring/Summer courses by reading our help article.
Graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) must maintain continuous enrolment in their program until graduation by registering for courses throughout the academic year, including the Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer terms.
Students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
Visit our help article to learn more about how to register for courses.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Friday, April 3 due to the Good Friday statutory holiday. These Friday classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to inclement weather. These Thursday make-up classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
SFC survey closes at 11:59 p.m.
Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather. These Monday make-up classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs on voluntary withdrawal from the program. For more information, please review our help article.
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.
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.
Watch ocadu.ca/gradex for event updates. Learn more about eligibility and how to participate in GradEx.
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.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Statutory holiday; University closed.
Applies to students enrolled in MA, MDes and MFA programs for the Spring/Summer 2026 term. For more information, please review our help article.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
OCAD University's annual Convocation Ceremonies. Visit our help articles on graduating and convocation.
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.
No formal assessments on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Canada Day statutory holiday). Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
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) who defended in the Fall 2025 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
The cashier window is open to receive in-person tuition and fee payments from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment for all Winter 2026 term fees is due on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Learn more about payment options, payment plans, PayMyTuition, and procedures for non-payment of fees.
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.
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.
Graduation term: Fall 2025 (program completed December 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs on voluntary withdrawal from the program. For more information, please review our help article.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Graduate students please consult your Graduate Program Coordinator). Learn more about Independent Study.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Field Placement.
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes, and MFA programs.
End of waitlist period for Winter 2026 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.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Tuesday, September 30 to allow for collective commemoration of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. These Tuesday make-up classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
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.
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
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