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.
Deadlines
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February
11
2026
Deadline to register to participate in 111th GradEx
Learn more about eligibility and how to participate in GradEx.
February
15
2026
Deadline to submit an Application for Outgoing Exchange
For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. The deadline for Fall 2026 Exchange applications, including GSA, Beaux Arts and FAMU for Winter 2027. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.
February
15
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 Voluntary Payment Plans
February
27
2026
Installment 2 due for Winter 2026 term Mandatory 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
Student Planning Period for Spring/Summer 2026
Undergraduate students (BA, BDes, BFA) can learn more about taking Spring/Summer courses by reading our help article.
Graduate students 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.
March
26
2026
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April
08
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 regularly scheduled classes for the Winter 2026 term
April
08
2026
Winter 2026 term Friday make-up classes
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.
April
09
2026
Flex/Study Day
April
10
2026
Winter 2026 term Thursday make-up classes
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.
April
10
2026
Winter 2026 Defence Period
Applies to thesis graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
April
13
2026
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April
24
2026
Winter 2026 term Monday make-up classes
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.
April
13
2026
Winter 2026 term formal assessment period
Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
April
14
2026
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April
24
2026
Deadline to request an extension to a previously approved Leave of Absence
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
Open registration period for Spring/Summer 2026
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.
April
23
2026
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May
27
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
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
111th Graduate Exhibition (GradEx)
Watch ocadu.ca/gradex for event updates. Learn more about eligibility and how to participate in GradEx.
May
06
2026
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May
10
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 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.
May
18
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
Last day to register for Spring/Summer 2026 term courses
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m
May
27
2026
Convocation Ceremonies
OCAD University's annual Convocation Ceremonies. Visit our help articles on graduating and convocation.
June
19
2026
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
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
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
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 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
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for non-degree students
Visit our help article to learn about registering for courses as a non-degree student.
July
31
2025
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August
10
2025
Last day for Principal Advisors to submit an electronic copy of the thesis document and pre-exam form to the School of Graduate Studies for defences scheduled in the Spring/Summer 2025 term
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
July
29
2025
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for second-year undergraduate students
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.
July
29
2025
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August
05
2025
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for graduate students
Graduate students will find their specific registration day and time in Self-Service.
July
24
2025
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August
10
2025
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition refund on 6-week courses that began the week of July 8
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
July
21
2025
Last day to withdraw with no refund on 12-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
Withdraw before 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
July
21
2025
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission Requests for Fall 2025 term credit
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Learn more about taking a credit at another school that counts toward your degree.
July
18
2025
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for first-year undergraduate students
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
July
17
2025
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July
28
2025
Last day to register for 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
July
14
2025
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition 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.
July
14
2025
Fall/Winter 2025-26 priority registration period for third-year undergraduate students
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.
July
10
2025
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July
16
2025
Grade submission deadline for the first 6-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.
July
08
2025
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