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.
Deadlines
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April
17
2025
Good Friday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
April
18
2025
End of Winter 2025 term
April
25
2025
Grade submission 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 submit grade appeals for the Winter 2025 term courses
Learn more about how to appeal a grade.
May
27
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
Payment deadline for 2025 Spring/Summer term
Students who register for courses after June 2, 2025 must pay their fees in full by the next business day. Students who have not paid their fees in full by the next business day may incur interest charges. Learn more about how to find your student finance information and how to pay.
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 to withdraw for no 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
16
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 adeadline 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
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
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
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 Field Placement and Independent Study application and proposal forms for Fall 2025 term credit
Undergraduate students only (BA, BDes, BFA). Graduate students please consult your Graduate Program Coordinator). Learn more about Independent Study and Field Placements.
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
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
Deadline to submit Intent to Graduate for September 2025 graduation
Graduation term: Spring/Summer 2025 (program completed in August 2025 or earlier). Learn more about submitting an Intent to Graduate.
August
27
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
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
Grade Submission and Grade Change Deadline for 12-week winter courses
Grade Submission and Grade Change Deadline for 12-week winter courses.
Note: 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.
April
23
2024
End of Winter 2024 term
End of Winter 2024 term.
April
19
2024
Winter 2024 term formal assessment period
Winter 2024 term formal assessment period; student participation is required. Learn more about formal
assessments using our help article.
Winter 2024 Defence Period for graduate (MA, MDes, MFA) students.
April
08
2024
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April
19
2024
Flex/Study day
April
05
2024
Last day of 2024 Winter-term classes
Final class for all courses cancelled on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
Last day of 2024 Winter-term classes. Student Feedback on Courses survey closes at 11:59 p.m.
April
04
2024
Good Friday
Statutory holiday. The University is closed.
March
29
2024
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