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.
Deadlines
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August
11
2026
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September
22
2026
Formal Assessment Period for 6-week courses that began the week of July 7, 2026 and 12-week courses that began the week of May 19, 2026
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
August
18
2026
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August
20
2026
Spring/Summer 2026 Defence Period
Applies to thesis graduate students enrolled in MFA, MDes and MA programs.
August
18
2026
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August
20
2026
Grade submission deadline for 12-week courses that began the week of May 19, 2026, and 6-week courses that began the week of July 7, 2026
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.
August
24
2026
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for September 2026 graduation
Graduation term: Spring/Summer 2026 (program completed August 2026 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
August
28
2026
Spring/Summer 2026 locker clean out
All lockers rented for the Spring/Summer 2026 term must be cleaned out by this date.
August
28
2026
Last day to submit a Transfer Credit Request
Deadline for undergraduate students admitted in September 2024 to request transfer credits. Visit the Transfer Credit Request Form for more information.
August
31
2026
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve graduate student MRPs
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) completing in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. Approval is submitted by submitting a grade in canvas.
September
03
2026
Last day for Principal Advisors to approve thesis revisions
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) who defended in the Spring/Summer 2026 term. Revisions can be submitted using the Thesis Revision Form.
September
03
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 Spring/Summer 2026 term.
September
03
2026
Deadline to submit Fall 2025 SGS Project and Travel Grant applications
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article
September
04
2026
Fall/Winter 2026-27 locker rentals open
Students can sign up for a locker by logging in with their OCAD U credentials starting on this date.
September
04
2026
Labour Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
September
07
2026
Deadline to request a Leave of Absence (LOA) starting Fall 2026
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. Learn more about taking a leave of absence.
September
08
2026
Fall 2026 Welcome Day
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.
September
08
2026
Deadline to submit International Tuition Fee Exemption Documentation for the Fall 2026 term
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
September
09
2026
Fall 2026 term tuition and fee payment due
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.
September
09
2026
First day of Fall 2026 term classes
September
09
2026
Deadline to submit Fall 2026 SGS Project and Travel Grant applications
Applies to students in MA, MDes and MFA programs. For more information, please review our help article.
September
10
2026
Last day for students completing their MRP or thesis in the Spring/Summer 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.
September
10
2026
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 2026 term.
September
10
2026
Last day to submit grade appeals for Spring/Summer 2026 courses
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
September
11
2026
Last day to register for Fall 2026 term courses
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
September
22
2026
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on for Fall 2026 term courses
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
September
22
2026
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
No classes scheduled. Final Wednesday classes for the Fall term will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
September
30
2026
September installment due for Fall 2026 term payment plans
September
30
2026
Deadline to submit Heaslip Foundation MRP, Final Project & Thesis Grant applications
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.
October
02
2026
Thanksgiving Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
October
12
2026
Fall 2026 Midterm Break
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
October
13
2026
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October
16
2026
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
13
2026
Fall Interim Grade Deadline
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade.
October
20
2026
October payment installment due for Fall 2026 term payment plans
October
30
2026
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement form for May 2027 admission
Learn more about Application for Reinstatement.
November
06
2026
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Summer 2027
Learn more about Alumni Degree Completion.
November
06
2026
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for Winter 2027 credit
Undergraduate only (BA, BDes, BFA). Visit our help article for more information about Letters of Permission.
November
06
2026
In-Study Bursary Program Application Deadline
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.
November
06
2026
In-Study Bursary Program Application Deadline
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.
November
07
2026
Fall 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.
November
09
2026
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December
20
2026
Last day to withdraw for no refund for Fall 2026 term courses
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
November
10
2026
November (final) payment installment due for Fall 2026 term payment plans
November
30
2026
End of waitlist period for Winter 2027 term courses
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.
December
01
2026
Deadline to submit Field Placement application and proposal forms for Winter 2027 term credit
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Field Placement.
December
04
2026
Deadline to submit Independent Study application and proposal forms for Winter 2027 credit
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about Independent Study.
December
04
2026
Last day to request registration in 5000-level courses for the Winter 2027 term
Applies to undergraduate students (BA, BDes or BFA). Read our help article for more information.
December
04
2026
Last day of regularly scheduled classes for the Fall 2026 term
December
08
2026
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for January 2027 graduation
Graduation term: Fall 2026 (program completed December 2026 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
December
09
2026
Fall 2026 term Wednesday make-up classes
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.
December
09
2026
Flex/Study Day
December
10
2026
Fall 2026 Formal Assessment Period
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments.
December
11
2026
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December
20
2026
End of Fall 2026 term
December
20
2026
2026 Winter Holiday Closure
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.
December
21
2026
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January
03
2027
Grade submission deadline for Fall 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 extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Extension Request. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
January
04
2027
Winter 2027 Welcome Day
Winter 2027 Orientation. All new students welcome!
January
06
2027
Deadline to submit International Tuition Fee Exemption Documentation for the Winter 2027 term
All supporting documentation must be dated on or before this date. Learn more by visiting our exemption help article.
January
11
2027
First day of Winter 2027 term classes
January
11
2027
Winter 2027 term tuition and fee payment due
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.
January
11
2027
Last day to register for Winter 2027 term courses
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
January
24
2027
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on Winter 2027 term courses
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
January
24
2027
January payment plan installment due for Winter 2027 term
January
29
2027
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2026 term courses
Learn more about submitting a grade appeal.
February
01
2027
Last day to withdraw for 50% refund on Winter 2027 term courses
Withdraw from courses before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
February
14
2027
Deadline to submit an application for outgoing exchange (Fall 2027 and Winter 2028)
For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. The deadline for Fall 2027 Exchange applications, including GSA, Beaux Arts and FAMU for Winter 2028. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.
February
15
2027
Family Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
February
15
2027
Winter 2027 Midterm Break
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check Shops & Studios for specific hours.
February
16
2027
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February
19
2027
February payment plan installment due for Winter 2027 term
February
26
2027
Winter 2027 interim grade deadline
Deadline for instructors to provide students with an interim grade worth at least 20% of their final grade.
March
01
2027
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for May 2027 Graduation
Graduation term: Winter 2027 (program completed April 2027 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
March
05
2027
Last day to withdraw for no refund on Winter 2027 term courses
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
March
14
2027
Winter 2027 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
15
2027
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April
23
2027
Good Friday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
March
26
2027
March (final) payment plan installment due for Winter 2027 term
March
31
2027
Last day of regularly scheduled classes for the Winter 2027 term
April
09
2027
Winter 2027 term Friday make-up classes
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.
April
12
2027
Flex/study day
April
13
2027
Winter 2027 term formal assessment period
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
April
14
2027
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April
23
2027
End of Winter 2027 term
April
23
2027
Grade submission deadline for Winter 2027 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 extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Extension Request. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
April
27
2027
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 2024 term
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 2024 term.
November
13
2024
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 2024 term.
November
13
2024
Last day to withdraw for no refund for Fall term courses
Last day to withdraw for no refund for Fall term courses. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
November
05
2024
Deadline to submit Placement, Residency or Independent Study applications and proposal forms for the Winter 2025 term
Deadline to submit Placement, Residency or Independent Study applications and proposal forms for the Winter 2025 term (Graduate students only).
November
01
2024
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for 2025 Winter-term credit
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests to study at another accredited post-secondary institution for 2025 Winter-term credit. Visit our help article for more information.
November
01
2024
Deadline to submit Independent Study application and proposal forms for 2025 Winter-term credit
Deadline to submit Independent Study application and proposal forms for 2025 Winter-term credit. (Undergraduate only. Graduate students, please consult sgshelp@ocadu.ca).
November
01
2024
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Spring/Summer 2025
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Spring/Summer 2025.
November
01
2024
Deadline for graduate students (MA, MDes or MFA) to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Winter 2025 term
Deadline for graduate students (MA, MDes or MFA) to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Winter 2025 term.
November
01
2024
Deadline to submit Field Placement application and proposal forms for 2025 Winter-term credit
Deadline to submit Field Placement application and proposal forms for 2025 Winter-term credit (Undergraduate students only).
November
01
2024
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement form for May 2025 admission
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement form for May 2025 admission.
November
01
2024
Fall 2024 Midterm Break
No classes scheduled. The campus, our shops, studios and services are open. Check the Shops & Studios web pages for specific hours, or visit the pages for our services for office hours.
October
18
2024
Last day to withdraw for a 50% refund for Fall term courses
Last day to withdraw for a 50% refund for Fall term courses. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m.
October
15
2024
Thanksgiving Day; University closed
Thanksgiving Day; University closed.
October
14
2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; no classes scheduled
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; no classes scheduled. Final Monday classes for the Fall term will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
September
30
2024
Last day to register for Fall term courses
Last day to register for Fall term courses. Registration closes at 11:59pm.
September
17
2024
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on for Fall term courses
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on for Fall term courses. Withdraw before 11:59 p.m.
September
17
2024
Deadline for payment of Fall term tuition
Deadline for payment of Fall term tuition.
September
17
2024
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
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.
September
12
2024
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies office
Last day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies office.
September
12
2024
Last day to submit grade appeals for Spring/Summer 2024 term courses
Last day to submit grade appeals for Spring/Summer 2024 term courses.
September
06
2024
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve thesis revisions
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).
September
04
2024
Last day for graduate students to submit final REB report on ROMEO (if applicable)
Last day for graduate students to submit final REB report on ROMEO (if applicable).
September
04
2024
First day of Fall 2024 term classes
First day of Fall 2024 term classes.
September
04
2024
Welcome Day for new OCAD U students
Welcome Day for new OCAD U students; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For complete program details, visit the Orientation page.
September
03
2024
Labour Day (no classes)
Labour Day (no classes).
September
02
2024
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