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.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
DECEMBER 18, 2026, 12 noon (ET)
SGS On-line Application for Fall 2027 admission closes. This is the deadline to pay the 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.
Thursday, December 24, 2026 to Tuesday, January 5, 2027
December Holiday Break (including Presidential Day) (University closed)
Monday, February 15, 2027
Family Day (University closed)
Friday, March 26, 2027
Good Friday (University closed)
Monday, May 24, 2027
Victoria Day (University closed)
Thursday, July 1, 2027
Canada Day (University closed)
Friday, July 2, 2027
Presidential Day (University closed)
Monday, August 2, 2027
Civic Holiday (University closed)
AUGUST 2027 TBC
Monday, September 6, 2027
Labour Day (University closed)
September 7, 2027
Class of 2029 first day of the program
September 7 to 10, 2027
Class of 2029 orientation
September 8, 2027, 8 a.m. (ET)
SGS On-line Application for Fall 2028 admission opens
Monday, October 11, 2027
Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
DECEMBER 2027, 12 noon (ET)
SGS On-line Application for Fall 2028 admission closes. This is the deadline to pay the 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.
FRIDAY, December 24, 2027 to WEDNESDAY, January 5, 2028
December Holiday Break (including Presidential Day) (University closed)
Monday, February 21, 2028
Family Day (University closed)
Friday, april 14, 2028
Good Friday (University closed)
Monday, May 22, 2028
Victoria Day (University closed)