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.
December 18, 2024, 5 p.m. (ET)
Applications for Fall 2025 admission close.
Deadline to submit all application materials including unofficial transcripts, letters of reference, resume/CV, letter of intent and portfolio of art.
December 24, 2024 to January 3, 2025
December Holiday Break (University closed)
January 15, 2025
Final opportunity to submit revised unofficial transcripts, which include Fall 2024 final grades.
January 27, 2025
International student Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) applications due to the Institute of Medical Science (IMS). See https://ims.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/2025-26%20OGS%20International%20Web%20Announcement_0.pdf
February 17, 2025
Family Day (University closed)
February 18 to 21, 2025
February 20, 2025
Applicant interviews (by invitation only)
February 24, 2025
Domestic student OGS applications due to the IMS. See https://ims.utoronto.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/2025-26%20OGS%20Domestic%20Web%20Announcement.pdf
April 18, 2025
Good Friday (University closed)
May 16, 2025
Presidential Day (University closed)
May 19, 2025
Victoria Day (University closed)
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 5 to 12, 2025 (tentative)
September 1, 2025
Labour Day (University closed)
September 2, 2025
Class of 2027 first day of the program
September 3, 2025, 8 a.m. (ET)
SGS On-line Application for Fall 2026 admission opens
September 2 to 5, 2025
MScBMC Class of 2026 orientation
saturday, September 20, 2025
Open House for Potential Applicants
10 am to 2 pm
Registration required.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 inclusive
Winter holiday break (University closed)
Monday, February 16, 2026
Family Day (University closed)
Friday, April 3, 2026
Good Friday (University closed)
Friday, May 15, 2026
Presidential Day (University closed)
Monday, May 18, 2026
Victoria Day (University closed)