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.
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.
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.
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade.
Graduate students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
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.
Visit our help article to learn about registering for courses as a non-degree student.
For undergraduate students admitted in September 2026. 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.
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placements.
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more about taking graduate level courses at other universities.
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.
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m.
Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
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Applies to graduate students who have been withdrawn from their graduate program (MA, MDes and MFA). Learn more about reinstatement.
End of waitlist period for Fall 2026 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.
For undergraduate students (BA, BDes, or BFA). 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.
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 extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Extension Request. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
Graduation term: Spring/Summer 2026 (program completed August 2026 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
All lockers rented for the Spring/Summer 2026 term must be cleaned out by this date.
Deadline for undergraduate students admitted in September 2024 to request transfer credits. Visit the Transfer Credit Request Form for more information.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. Approval is submitted by submitting a grade in canvas.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article
Students can sign up for a locker by logging in with their OCAD U credentials starting on this date.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. Learn more about taking a leave of absence.
Part of the Fall 2026 Orientation program. All new undergraduate (BA, BDes, BFA) and graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students welcome! Visit the Welcome Day page for complete details.
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
After registering for courses, visit PayMyTuition to pay tuition and fees or set up a payment plan ($50.00 non-refundable set-up fee). Students with unpaid balances after this date will be enrolled in a payment plan and a non-refundable late tuition fee of $100.00 will be applied to their accounts. Visit the website for complete details on payment options, payment plans, and what happens if you miss payments.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
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 2026 term.
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
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 Wednesday classes for the Fall term will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs who are actively working on their MRP, Final Project or Thesis and have not previously received the Grant. For more information, please review our help article.
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.
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade.
Bursaries are non-repayable awards given to students primarily on the basis of financial need. OCAD University is committed to ensuring that students have enough funding to meet the direct educational costs (tuition, books and other mandatory fees) of attending university. Learn more about the bursary program.
Bursaries are non-repayable awards given to students primarily on the basis of financial need. OCAD University is committed to ensuring that students have enough funding to meet the direct educational costs (tuition, books and other mandatory fees) of attending university. Learn more about the bursary program.
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.
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
End of waitlist period for Winter 2027 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 Wednesday, September 30 to allow for collective commemoration of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. These Wednesday make-up classes take place today in the same location and at the same time as normally held. No other classes are held today.
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
The University will close at the end of the day on Sunday, December 20, 2026, and re-open on Monday, January 4, 2027, with full closure from Monday, December 21, 2026, to Sunday, January 3 2027, inclusive.
Winter 2027 Orientation. All new students welcome!
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
Visit PayMyTuition to pay tuition and fees or set up a payment plan ($50.00 non-refundable set-up fee) before this date. Students with unpaid balances after this date will be enrolled in a payment plan and a non-refundable late tuition fee of $100.00 will be applied to their accounts. Visit the website for complete details on payment options, payment plans, and what happens if you miss payments.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
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.
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
Today is the make-up date for classes that were cancelled on Friday, March 26 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.
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
Statutory holiday; University closed.
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
Waitlisted Spring/Summer courses that begin the week of May 19, 2026 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.
Lockers rented during the Fall/Winter term must be cleaned out by today. Students studying during the Spring/Summer term may rent a new locker beginning May 19, 2026. Learn more by visiting our help article about renting lockers.
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 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.
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 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.
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
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.
SFC survey closes at 11:59 p.m.
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.
Graduate students only (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
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.