Sessional Dates and Deadlines

Please note the following:

  • Ontario’s response to public health emergencies may continue to evolve. While the OISE Bulletin provides detailed information about our programs, courses, descriptions, policies, fees and financial support, changes may occur with regards to sessional dates and other procedures in response to health and safety emergencies. In these circumstances, please be advised that the manner of delivery of courses, co-curricular opportunities, programs and services is subject to change, in accordance with university policies. Please refer to the OISE’S Together Hub website for notices about any public health emergencies updates.
  • The Academic Year is comprised of three sessions - Fall, Winter, Summer - with the Summer Session subdivided into two terms - May/June and July/August.
  • In the following schedule of Sessional Dates and Deadlines, “full-year” courses refer to courses which run through both the Fall and Winter Sessions.
  • Each department may also have deadlines related to these general Sessional Dates and Deadlines.
  • Some OISE Sessional Dates differ from the School of Graduate Studies Sessional Dates - please refer to the SGS Calendar for details.
  • Please read the University’s policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for Religious Observances.

    2023 Summer Session

    Date Activity
    W March 15 Deadline date for master’s students to request convocation in June if all degree requirements, comprehensives and/or research are completed in the 2023 Winter Session
    W March 15 Course selection information for the 2023 Summer Session is available beginning this week.
    Note: Course offerings and enrolment for the 2023 Fall Session and the 2024 Winter Session is available in early July.
    W March 22 Course selection/enrolment for 2022 Summer Session (both May-June and July-August terms) begins at 6:00 am via ACORN. 
    Note: Course offerings and enrolment for the 2022 Fall Session and the 2023 Winter Session is available in early July.
    F March 31 Final date for Special Students to submit a complete application for admission to the 2023 Summer Session, first term-May
    Th April 6 Last day of 2023 Winter Session and full-year lectures (including the Master of Teaching program courses)
    F April 7 Good Friday (University closed)
    M April 10 Deadline date for submitting appropriate documentation to the Registrar's Office and Student Experience, Registration Team, for master’s degrees to be awarded at Spring Convocation. (This date is crucial for meeting School of Graduate Studies deadlines.)
    M April 10 (Early grade deadline) Final deadline date for June Graduating Students grades to be on eMarks - Winter Session and full year courses for students whose degrees are to be awarded at Spring Convocation. (This includes all year-two MT and MACSE and any other students graduating in June.) Instructors must upload grades by April 10 so that the approvals and manual loading of early grades into ACORN can take place.
    S April 15 Deadline date for submission of Individual Reading and Research course approval forms to be submitted to the Registrar's Office and Student Experience, Registration Team, for 2023 Summer Session, first term-May.
    F April 21 Deadline date for electronic submission of final PhD or EdD theses for students whose degrees are to be conferred at the Spring (June) Convocation
    F April 15 Good Friday (University closed)
    M April 25 Last day to be enrolled from a wait list into a Summer Session course that begins in May. Wait lists are cancelled at the end of today. Students who were on a cancelled waitlist should ensure that they select another course.
    W April 27 Deadline date for adding Summer Session courses (May–June & May–August) without instructor's approval. After this date, instructor's approval on a "Course Add" form is required.
    M May 1 Lectures begin for 2023 Summer, first session-May courses. For the Master of Teaching program, summer courses begin on May 8.
     
    The Summer Session at OISE typically consists of two 6-week terms: May-to-June and July-to-August courses. Instructors are expected to compensate for any classes than may fall on a holiday. 

    The refund date and service charge schedule for the 2023 Summer Session is available at: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/
    W May 3 Waitlists will be cancelled  on May 3rd.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is May 3.  From May 4 to May 8, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required.
    F May 5 Registration ends for 2023 Summer Session courses which begin in first term-May.
    M May 8 Deadline date to add Summer Session courses which start in May.
    NOTE: Course selection for the Fall Session and Winter Session is mid-July.
    May 8 - June 13 Master of Teaching Program 2023 Summer Session, first-term core courses
    W May 10 Deadline date for SDF designation for 2022 Fall Session courses to be changed to a regular grade or a failing grade.
    W May 10 Deadline date for instructors to upload grades for the 2023 Winter Session and full-year courses. Grades for June graduating students are due April 10. 
    F May 11 Deadline date for Departmental grade approvals of the 2023 Winter and full-year courses. Grades are available  on ACORN approximately one week after this date. (Note: The grade deadline for June graduating students was April 10.)
    M May 22 Victoria Day (University closed)
    F May 26 Deadline date for dropping Summer Session, first-term courses, without academic penalty
    Th June 1 Tuition deposit ($300) deadline for newly admitted students in the Master of Teaching and MA-Child Study and Education programs to hold admission space
    F June 9 Last day of 2023 Summer Session, first term courses finish - except for Master of Teaching Program courses which end on June 13.
    M June 12 Convocation: Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Master of Arts (excluding CSE) and Master of Education  (see https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation for details)
    F June 13 Last day of Master of Teaching Program 2023 Summer Session, first term courses
    Th June 15 Deadline date for ROSE receipt of fully completed and signed Individual Reading and Research Course approval forms for the second-term of the Summer Session (July-to-August)
    June 15 to July 15 Intent to Graduate: Master's students expecting to finish all degree requirements in  Summer should submit the OISE Intent to Graduate form between June 15 and July 15. Students who complete in Summer will graduate at Fall (November) Convocation.
    F June 16 Convocation: Master of Arts (Child Study and Education), Master of Teaching (see https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation for details)
    M June 26 Deadline date for dropping 2023 Summer Session, May to August courses only, without academic penalty.
    F June 30 U of T Presidential Day (University closed)
    F July 1 Canada Day Observance (University closed)
    July 4 - August 14 2023 Summer Session, Second Term 
    Th July 6 Waitlists will be cancelled for July-to-August courses.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is July 6. From July 7 to July 10, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required.
    M July 10 Deadline date for registration, without late fee, for 2023 Summer Session second-term enrolments only. 
    Deadline date to add 2023 Summer Session, second-term courses.
    W July 12 Grade approval date for 2023 Summer Session first-term summer courses. Instructors must submit earlier to ensure approval by this date. Grades are available on ACORN approximately one week after this date.
    F July 28 Deadline date to drop 2023 Summer Session second-term courses via ACORN without academic penalty.
    M August 14 Last week of 2023 Summer Session courses
    F September 8 Grade approval date for 2023 Summer Session completed courses (May-to-August, and July-to-August terms). Instructors must submit earlier to ensure approval by this date. Grades are available on ACORN approximately one week after this date.

    2023 Fall Session

    Date Activity
    W July 5 Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Course Schedule posted
    W July 12
    		 Course selection/enrolment for 2023-24 Fall/Winter program begins at 6:00 am via ACORN.
    Sa July 15 Intent to Graduate: Master's students expecting to finish all degree requirements in  Summer should submit the OISE Intent to Graduate form between June 15 and July 15. Students who complete in Summer will graduate at Fall (November) Convocation.
    M July 17 Final date for non-degree Special Students to submit a complete application for admission to the 2023 Fall Session
    M July 17 Registration for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Session begins
    F July 31 Master of Teaching and MA-Child Study and Education programs final date to request a deferral of admission from the 2023 Fall Session to the 2024 Fall Session. For all other programs, the deadline is September 17.
    M August 7 Civic Holiday (University closed)
    Th August 31 Deadline for new students to satisfy all conditions of admission, otherwise course enrolment and registration is cancelled and offer of admission is withdrawn.
    F September 1 Recommended deadline date for tuition fee payment. This deadline ensures that payment is received by the registration deadline of September 15 and avoids cancellation of registration/course enrolment. 
    F September 1 Deadline date for submission of Individual Reading and Research course approval forms for Fall Session and full-year courses, to be submitted to the Registrar's Office and Student Experience, Registration Team
    M September 4 Labour Day (University closed)
    September 6 - 8 Orientation Day events
    F September 6 Deadline date for SDF designation for 2023 Winter Session courses to be changed to a regular grade or a failing grade
    F September 6 Coursework must be completed, and grades submitted for Summer session courses.
    T September 6 Deadline for adding 2022 Fall Session and full-year courses, without instructor's approval. After this date, instructor's approval on a Course Add form at the beginning of classes is required.
    M September 11 Classes begin for 2023 Fall Term and 2023-24 full-year courses. OISE  has a 12-week Fall term which ends December 1, 2023.

    The Master of Teaching program Fall Term is from September 11 to December 11.

    OISE does not have a Fall reading week.

    The 2023-24 Fall/Winter refund date and service charge schedule is posted at: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/
    W September 13 Grades for all Summer session courses available for viewing by students on ACORN.
    W September 13 Required for those students graduating at November (Fall) graduation:
    • Final Grades for all courses on ACORN; all SDFs must be resolved.
    • Departmental MRP completion forms for those in a MRP program.
    • Fully signed Departmental Degree Recommendation forms for Master’s students completing a thesis. (Student must send our office the email from ETD/ProQuest confirming that the final Master’s thesis has been uploaded by September 29).
    • Receipt of notification for addition of Completed Emphasis/Fields to appropriate student records.
    • Receipt of notification of Completed Collaborative Specializations from the Collaborative. (Students must notify the collaborative that they intend to graduate).
    • For Doctoral candidates, the final thesis must be successfully uploaded by September 15 in order to avoid fees for the fall term. In order to graduate at November graduation, the thesis must be successfully uploaded by September 29th.
    F September 15 Final date to submit final doctoral theses to SGS to avoid fee charges for 2023-24.
    F September 15

    Registration deadline date for students registering in the Fall (September to December) session. After this date, a late registration fee will be assessed. Minimum required payment due (unpaid fees from previous session[s] + 100% of current Fall tuition fee charges).

    Certain portions of some student society fees may be refunded by the student society (listed on the ACORN invoice), within limited time periods at the beginning of each session (at the discretion of the student society). Procedures and timelines for requesting refunds is available at: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/.
    F September 15 Waitlists will be cancelled for September start courses.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is September 15. From September 16 to September 20, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required.
    F September 15 Final date to request a deferral of admission from the 2023 Fall Session to the 2024 Fall Session. For the Master of Teaching and MA-Child Study and Education programs, the deadline was July 30.
    W September 20 Deadline date to add 2023 Fall session and full-year courses
    F September 29 Deadline date to submit final PhD or EdD theses for Fall (November) Convocation
    F September 29 Final date for receipt of email confirming submission of master's thesis for Fall Convocation without fees being charged for the Fall session.
    F September 29 Final date for non-degree Special Students to submit a complete application for admission to the 2023 Winter Session
    Su September 30 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Fall (September to December) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Fall session only, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on October 16. 
    M October 9 Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
    Su October 15 Intent to Graduate: Master's students expecting to finish all degree requirements in the Fall term should submit the OISE Intent to Graduate form between September 15 and October 15. Students who complete in the Fall can select either March (in absentia) graduation or June Convocation.
    November TBA
    Fall Convocation:  PhD, EdD, MEd, MA, MA-CSE, MT. See https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation for details
    November 3 - December 8 Master of Teaching Fall Practicum for students in year 1 of their program:
    • November 3, 6, and 7 (Practicum Preparation Days - In-Person)
    • November 8 to December 8 (Practicum Block)
    M November 6 Deadline date to drop Fall session courses without academic penalty. Dropping courses is not the same as withdrawing from a session. The refund schedule dates will be posted to: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/tuition-fees/current-fall-winter-fee.
    W November 15 Deadline date for submitting a complete application for admission to degree programs beginning in the 2023 Fall Session. While applications will be accepted after this date, no guarantee can be given that the application will be considered for admission to either degree programs, or courses, or for financial support.
    Th November 30 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Winter (January to April) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Fall and Winter sessions, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) or other government loans, a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on December 15.
    F December 1 Last day of lectures for the 2023 Fall Session - except for the Master of Teaching program which continues to December 11.
    M December 11 Last day of lectures for 2023 Fall Session Master of Teaching courses
    F December 15 Deadline for receipt of fully completed and authorized Individual Reading and Research Course forms for January 2024 start. OISE graduate programs restrict the maximum number of IRR courses that a student can take; see the IRR form.
    Th December 15 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for all tuition fees billed for the 2023 tax year (Winter 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023) for students who want eligible 2023 tuition fee payments to be reported on the 2023 calendar T2202 tax certificate, available for students to view and print on ACORN on February 21, 2024.
    F December 15 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for international students registering or starting their program in the Winter session (i.e., those who were not registered in the previous Fall session) to ensure they are covered by UHIP at the beginning of January.
    F December 15 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Winter session (i.e., those who were not registered in the previous Fall session) to ensure payment is received by the registration deadline of January 12, and to avoid cancellation of registration and course enrolment.
    December 21 - January 2 University closed for the winter break
    Tu January 2 Presidential Day (University Closed)

    2024 Winter Session

    Date Activity
    M January 3
    University re-opens
    Th January 4 Instructor eMark Grade submission date for 2023 Fall Session courses. Grades are available on ACORN on January 17.
    Th January 4 Deadline date for SDF designation for 2023 Summer Session, first and second term courses to be changed to a regular grade or a Fz (failing grade).
    F January 5 Department approval of eMark grade submissions.
    M January 8 2024 Winter term classes begin. The Winter Term at OISE is 12 weeks of classes, plus one-week March Break.

    April 5, 2024 is the final day of classes. Master of Teaching program courses will end April 10.
    F January 12 Registration deadline for students registering in Winter Session only (January to April). After this date, a late registration fee is assessed. Minimum required payment is due [unpaid fees from previous session(s) + 100% of current winter session tuition fee charges]. For students who began in September, the outstanding fees for January term were due by November 30 in order to avoid service charges.
    M January 15 Final date to submit doctoral theses without payment of incidental Winter session fees.
    M January 15 Waitlists will be cancelled for January start courses.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is January 15. From January 16 to January 22, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required April 10th.
    W January 17 Grades for Fall 2023 session courses available for viewing by students on ACORN
    Th January 18 Final date for all students to request that their degrees be conferred in absentia in March.
    Th January 18 Final date for receipt of master's degree recommendations from graduate units and submission of any required theses for March or June graduation for master's students without fees being charged for the Winter session.
    F January 19 Final date to submit final doctoral theses for March graduation (in absentia). January 15 was the final date to submit without payment of Winter session fees.
    F January 19 Students dually registered in the Fall session must be recommended for the master's degree by this date to maintain their PhD registration.
    M January 22 Deadline date to add Winter session courses via signed and fully approved course add forms.
    W January 31 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Winter (January to April) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Winter session only, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on February 15.
    F February 2
    • Winter 2024 Year 1 Teacher Candidates
      February 2, 9, and 15 (Practicum Preparation Days — In-Person)
       
    • Winter 2024 Year 2 Teacher Candidates
      February 2, 9, and 15 (Practicum Preparation Days — In-Person)
    M February 19 Family Day (University closed)
    Tu February 20 Final date to drop full-year and Winter session courses without academic penalty (via ACORN). Note that the last date to cancel a course or registration with no academic penalty is not the same as the last date to be eligible for a refund.
    February 21 - April 6 February 20 to March 28 (Practicum Block):
    • Master of Teaching program Year 1 Teacher Candidates Winter Practicum (no Practicum days/OISE courses during March Break, March 11 - 15)
    • Master of Teaching program Year 2 Teacher Candidates Winter Practicum (no Practicum days/OISE courses during March Break, March 11 - 15)
    • February 20 to April 9 (Extended Practicum Block)
    Tu February 20 Deadline date for withdrawing from the 2024 Winter Session and full-year courses without academic penalty. Note that the last date to cancel a course or registration with no academic penalty is not the same as the last date to be eligible for a refund
    March TBA March Convocation: PhD, EdD, MEd, MA, MA-CSE, MT. See https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation for details
    March 11 - 15 Midwinter break in the Ontario school system (no OISE classes scheduled).
    Note: Because many OISE students are teachers in Ontario Schools, our break is scheduled to coincide with March Break in the schools, rather than the traditional February break (reading week).
    W March 13 Course selection information is posted by noon today for the 2024 Summer session. (Note: Information for 2024 Fall session and the 2025 Winter session is available in early July).
    F March 15 Intent to Graduate: Master's students expecting to finish all degree requirements in the Winter term should submit the OISE Intent to Graduate form between February 15 and March 15. Students who complete in Winter will graduate at June Convocation.
    W March 20 Course selection/enrolment for 2024 Summer Session (both May-to-June and July-to-August terms) begins at 6:00 am via ACORN.
    F March 29 Good Friday (University closed)
    F March 31 Final date for non-degree Special Students to submit a complete application for admission to the 2023 Summer Session, first term-May
    F April 5 Last day of 2024 Winter Session and full-year lectures 
    W April 10 Last day of 2024 Winter Session Master of Teaching program courses 
    F April 12 Master’s degree with thesis program students graduating in June must ensure that:
    • Degree recommendations from Departments are received. Fully-signed and Approved Recommendation for Master's Degree forms from the Department must be received by the Registrar's Office (be sure to plan ahead for signing time).
    • MRP/Thesis must be uploaded, and proof of thesis upload email from the ProQuest ETD Administrator must be forwarded to the Registration Team. NOTE: Many thesis uploads require formatting and corrections to be finalized, be sure to leave plenty of time for editing
    F April 12 Final grade deadline for all students intending on graduating in June.

    Instructors must upload grades to eMarks and ‘Save as Draft’ by April 11 (so that approvals and manual loading of early grades into ACORN can take place). This includes all year-two MT and MACSE students, as well as any other students graduating in June. 
    F April 12 Students with dual registration in the Winter session must be recommended (fully-signed and Approved Recommendation for Master's Degree form received by the Registrar's Office) for the Master’s degree by this date to maintain their PhD registration.
    F April 12 Deadline date for electronic submission of final PhD or EdD theses for students whose degrees are to be conferred at the Spring (June) Convocation.
    F April 19 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Summer session to ensure payment is received by the registration deadline of May 3, and to avoid cancellation of registration and course enrolment.
    Tu April 30 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Fall/Winter (September to April) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on May 15.

    2024 Summer Session (partial)

    Date Activity
    W May 1 Final date for non-degree Special Students to submit a complete application for admission to the 2024 Summer Session, second term-July
    F May 3 Registration deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Summer (May to August) session; after this date, a late registration fee will be assessed. Minimum required payment due (unpaid fees from previous session[s] + 50% of Summer session tuition fees).
    M May 6 Lectures begin for 2024 Summer, first session-May start courses. For the Master of Teaching program, summer courses begin on May 13.

    The Summer Session at OISE typically consists of two 6-week terms: May-June and July-August courses. Instructors are expected to compensate for any classes than may fall on a holiday.

    The refund date and service charge schedule for the 2024 Summer Session is available at: https://studentaccount.utoronto.ca/
    W May 8 Waitlists will be cancelled for May start courses.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is May 8. From May 9 to May 13, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required.
    W May 8 Coursework must be completed and grades submitted for full-year and Winter session courses (except for extended courses). April 12th was the due date for grades for students graduating in June.
    M May 13 For the Master of Teaching program, summer courses begin on May 13.
    M May 13 Final date to enroll in May-to-June or May-to-August session courses.
    W May 15 Grades for Winter session courses available for viewing by students on ACORN.
    M May 20 Victoria Day (University closed)
    F May 31 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Summer (May to August) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Summer session, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on June 15.
    June - TBA Spring (June) Convocation information and dates are posted on https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation.
    June - TBA Course selection for 2023 Fall and Winter 2024 Winter becomes available.
    M July 1 Canada Day observance (University closed)
    Tu July 2 Lectures begin for 2024 Summer, second session-July start courses.
    Th July 4 Waitlists will be cancelled for July-to-August courses.

    The final day to add courses via ACORN is July 4. From July 5 to July 11, instructor signed and fully approved course add forms are required.
    July - TBA Course selection for 2024 Fall and Winter 2025 Winter becomes available.
    F July 12 Coursework must be completed and grades submitted for May-to-June F section courses
    M July 15 Intent to Graduate: OISE master's students expecting to finish all degree requirements in  Summer should submit the OISE Intent to Graduate form between June 15 and July 15. Students who complete in Summer will graduate at Fall (November) Convocation.
    W July 17 Grades for May-to-June F section courses available for viewing by students on ACORN.
    M July 29 Final date to drop July-to-August S section courses without academic penalty.
    M August 5 Civic Holiday (University closed)

     

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