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
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)