Important Dates

To plan for the academic year, please refer to the School of Graduate Studies’ full catalogue of Sessional Dates and the University of Toronto’s Holiday Schedule. A selection of important dates for the application process are below.


June 30, 2025

Presidential Day (University closed)

July 1, 2025

Canada Day (University closed)

August 1, 2025

Presidential Day (University closed)

August 4, 2025

Civic Holiday (University closed)

AUGUST 11 to 29, 2025

SGS Personal Time Off Days

September 1, 2025

Labour Day (University closed)

September 2, 2025

Class of 2027 first day of the program

September 2 to 5, 2025

Class of 2027 orientation

September 3, 2025, 8 a.m. (ET)

SGS On-line Application for Fall 2026 admission opens

BMC Fall Open House CANCELLED

More information. https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/news-events/2025/3/16/cancellation-of-bmc-open-house

Monday, October 13, 2025

Thanksgiving Day (University closed)

DECEMBER 19, 2025, 12 noon (ET)

SGS On-line Application for Fall 2026 admission closes–deadline to pay application fee for your application to be considered.

Deadline to submit all application materials including unofficial transcripts, letters of reference, resume/CV, letter of intent and portfolio of art.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 inclusive

Winter holiday break (University closed)

January 2026

International student Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) applications due to the Institute of Medical Science (IMS). (TBC)

Monday, February 16, 2026

Family Day (University closed)

February 24, 2025

Domestic student OGS applications due to the IMS. (TBC)

Friday, April 3, 2026

Good Friday (University closed)

Friday, May 15, 2026

Presidential Day (University closed)

Monday, May 18, 2026

Victoria Day (University closed)