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.


March 29, 2024

Good Friday (University closed)

May 20, 2024

Victoria Day (University closed)

July 1, 2024

Canada Day (University closed)

August 2, 2024

SGS Personal Time Off Day

August 5, 2024

Civic Holiday (University closed)

AUGUST 6 TO 23, 2024

SGS Personal Time Off Days

September 2, 2024

Labour Day (University closed)

September 3, 2024

Class of 2026 first day of the program

September , 2024

SGS On-line Application for Fall 2025 admission opens

September 3 to 6, 2024

MScBMC Class of 2026 orientation

saturday, September 21, 2024

Open House for Potential Applicants
10 am to 2 pm
Registration required

Monday, October 14, 2024

Thanksgiving Day (University closed)

December 18, 2024

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.

February 17, 2025

Family Day (University closed)

February 18 to 21, 2025

BMC Reading Week

February 20, 2025

Applicant interviews (by invitation only)

April 18, 2025

Good Friday (University closed)

May 16, 2025

Presidential Day (University closed)

May 19, 2025

Victoria Day (University closed)