Last day to be considered for the undergraduate Fourth-Year Awards & Medals program
Deadlines
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March
24
2025
Deadline to submit Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for Spring/Summer 2025 term credit
Undergraduate (BA, BDes, BFA) only. Learn more about Field Placement and Independent Study applications.
March
28
2025
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests for Spring/Summer 2025
Undergraduate (BA, BDes, BFA) only. For study at accredited postsecondary institutions. Learn more about submitting Letter of Permission requests.
March
28
2025
Last day to request registration in 4000-level courses
Applies to graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Read our help article for more information.
April
01
2025
Last day to request registration in 5000-level courses
Applies to students in BA, BDes or BFA programs. Read our help article for more information.
April
01
2025
Last day of 2025 Winter-term classes
April
09
2025
Flex/Study day
April
10
2025
Winter 2025 defence period
For graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
April
11
2025
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April
25
2025
Winter 2025 term formal assessment period
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
April
11
2025
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April
25
2025
Deadline to submit Field Placements, Residency or Independent Study Applications for Spring/Summer 2025 term
Graduate students (MA, MDes or MFA only). Learn about Placements, Independent Studies or Residencies.
April
15
2025
Deadline to submit Letter of Permission requests for Spring/Summer 2025
Graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA) only. For study at accredited postsecondary institutions. Learn more about submitting Letter of Permission requests.
April
15
2025
Deadline to submit OVGS or CUGTA requests for the Spring/Summer 2025 term
For graduate students (MA, MDes, MFA). Learn more by visiting our help article.
April
15
2025
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Fall/Winter 2025
Deadline to submit applications for Alumni Degree Completion for studies beginning Fall/Winter 2025.
April
17
2025
Good Friday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
April
18
2025
End of Winter 2025 term
April
25
2025
Grade submission & grade change deadline for Winter 2025 term courses
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
2025
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student (MA, MDes, MFA) thesis revisions
April
30
2025
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRP (applies to students registered in the Winter 2025 term).
April
30
2025
Last day to submit final REB report on ROMEO (if applicable).
April
30
2025
Last day for graduate students completing their MRP or thesis in the Winter 2025 term to upload an approved copy of their thesis or MRP to the Open Research Repository
All documents must follow the Thesis and MRP Requirements.
May
07
2025
Last Day to submit completion paperwork to the School of Graduate Studies Office.
May
07
2025
OCAD U’s 110th Graduate Exhibition (GradEx)
OCAD University’s annual Graduate Exhibition is Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, featuring the work of hundreds of emerging artists and designers.
May
07
2025
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May
11
2025
End of waitlist period for Spring/Summer term courses that start the week of May 20, 2025
Waitlisted Spring/Summer courses that begin the week of May 20, 2025 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.
May
13
2025
Victoria Day
Statutory holiday. The University closed.
May
19
2025
First Day of 2025 Spring/Summer term classes
May
20
2025
Last day to register for 6-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
May
26
2025
Last day withdraw for 100% tuition refund on 6-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.
May
26
2025
Last day to register for 12-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
June
02
2025
Last day to withdraw for 100% tuition 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.
June
02
2025
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition refund on 6-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.
June
02
2025
Spring Convocation Ceremonies
Graduands will be invited to the ceremony for their program, to be held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. Learn more about convocation, including a video about how to prepare for the ceremony.
June
13
2025
Last day of 6-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
June
27
2025
Flex/Study Day
June
30
2025
Last day to withdraw for 50% tuition refund in 12-week courses 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.
June
30
2025
Spring/Summer 2025 Midterm Break
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.
June
30
2025
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July
04
2025
Canada Day
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
July
01
2025
End of waitlist period for Spring/Summer term courses that start the week of July 8, 2025
Waitlisted Spring/Summer courses that begin the week of July 8, 2025 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.
July
01
2025
Formal Assessment Period for 6-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
July
02
2025
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July
04
2025
First day of classes for 6-week courses that begin the week of July 8, 2025
July
08
2025
Grade Submission and Grade Change Deadline for the first 6-week session of Spring/Summer 2025 courses
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.
July
08
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
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
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
Civic Holiday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
August
04
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
Deadline to submit an Application for Outgoing Exchange for Winter 2026
For undergraduate (BA, BDes or BFA) students. Learn more about Outgoing Exchange applications.
August
15
2025
Last day of Spring/Summer 2025 term classes
August
15
2025
Flex/Study Day
August
18
2025
Formal Assessment Period for 6-week courses that began the week of July 8, 2025 and 12-week courses that began the week of May 20, 2025
Student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
August
19
2025
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August
21
2025
Grade submission deadline for the second 6-week session and the 12-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.
August
26
2025
Last day to submit a Transfer Credit Request
Deadline for undergraduate students admitted in September 2023 to request transfer credits. Visit the Transfer Credit Request Form for more information.
August
31
2025
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 2025 term
For graduate students (MA, MDes and MFA).
March
19
2025
Last day to withdraw for no refund on Winter 2025 term courses
Withdraw by 11:59 p.m. Visit our help article on how to drop a course for more information.
March
12
2025
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for May 2025 Graduation
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for May 2025 Graduation. Graduation term: Winter 2025 (program completed April 2025 or earlier).
March
01
2025
Last day to withdraw for 50% refund on Winter term courses
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.
February
19
2025
Winter 2025 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.
February
18
2025
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February
21
2025
Family Day statutory holiday; University closed
Family Day statutory holiday; University closed.
February
17
2025
Deadline to submit an Application for Outgoing Exchange for Fall 2025, and for Fall/Winter 2025-26 at select institutions
Deadline to submit an Outgoing Exchange application for the Fall 2025 term. This same deadline applies to Fall/Winter 2025-26 for select institutions (Undergraduate only).
February
15
2025
Last day to submit Application to Change Major
Last day to submit Application to Change Major.
February
07
2025
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement for Fall/Winter 2025 admission
Deadline to submit an Application for Reinstatement for Fall/Winter 2025 admission.
February
07
2025
Deadline for payment of Winter 2025 term tuition
Deadline for payment of Winter 2025 term tuition.
January
22
2025
Last day to register for Winter 2025 term courses
Last day to register for Winter 2025 term courses. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m.
January
22
2025
Last day to withdraw for 100% refund on Winter term courses
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.
January
22
2025
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2024 term courses
Last day to submit grade appeals for Fall 2024 term courses.
January
16
2025
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
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).
January
15
2025
First day of Winter 2025 term classes
First day of Winter 2025 term classes.
January
09
2025
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student (MA, MDes or MFA) thesis revisions
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).
January
08
2025
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRPs
Last day for Principal Advisor to approve graduate student MRPs (Applies to students registered in the Fall 2024 term).
January
08
2025
OCAD University reopens following the Holiday Closure
OCAD University reopens following the Holiday Closure.
January
06
2025
OCAD University Holiday Closure
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.
December
21
2024
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January
05
2025
Grade submission deadline for Fall courses
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. Undergraduate extensions beyond this date require the permission of the instructor and an approved Student Petition. Graduate instructors should contact sgshelp@ocadu.ca.
December
19
2024
End of Fall 2024 term
End of Fall 2024 term.
December
18
2024
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for January 2025 Graduation
Deadline to submit an Intent to Graduate for January 2025 Graduation. Graduation term: Fall 2024 (program completed December 2024 or earlier).
December
11
2024
Fall 2024 Defense Period
Fall 2024 Defense Period for graduate students (applies to graduate students enrolled in MA, MDes and MFA programs).
December
06
2024
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December
18
2024
Fall 2024 Formal Assessment Period
Fall 2024 Formal Assessment Period; student participation is required. Learn more about formal assessments using our help article.
December
06
2024
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December
18
2024
Flex/Study day
December
05
2024
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