Note: dates are subject to change. Program-specific dates and deadlines will be provided by the Graduate Program Director
AUGUST
Friday, August 14
EMDes Student Full Day Orientation
Monday, August 17
First day of EMDes Summer Residency
Welcome Luncheon 12:30 – 1:30
Saturday, August 29
Last Day of EMDes Summer Residency
Monday, August 31
Graduate Student Orientation
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 2
Pedagogy workshop for graduate student teaching assistants
Wine and cheese reception for new graduate students
Monday, September 7
Labour Day. University closed.
Tuesday, September 8
First day of 2009 fall semester (duration 2) classes
Monday, September 14
Last day for fall semester (duration 2) late course registration. Registration closes for fall semester (duration 2) adds, drops and course changes.
Friday, September 25
Last day to submit summer (duration 6) grade appeals.
Monday, September 28
Deadline for students to submit applications for the following bursary programs to the Financial Aid & Awards Office: Ontario First Generation Bursary Program (First Generation students), Métis Nation of Ontario Student Awards Program (Métis students), Norman & Margaret Jewison Charitable Foundation Bursary (Aboriginal students), Joubin-Selig OTSS Bursary Program (for students studying off-campus in Mobility/Exchange Program in the winter semester), Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship (for students studying off-campus in the Florence or Mobility/Exchange Programs), Chaney-Ensign Bursary Program (students from the Hamilton region – fall semester), and the OTSS Graduate Studies Bursary Program.
Wednesday, September 30
Deadline to submit documents and a waiver to opt out of the Student Benefit Plans (Dental and/or Health) or for students to opt into one or both of these plans (part-time student or family coverage).
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 7
Final deadline to apply for OSAP (for students registered in the fall semester only).
Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Day. University closed.
October 15 (TBC)
SSHRC application workshop
NOVEMBER
Monday, November 2 - Friday, December 11
Extended hours for studio access (all students): 8:30 am – 1:00 am
Saturday, November 14 – Tuesday, November 17
Second Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to London, England
Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29
First Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to San Paulo, Brazil
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 1
Last day of regular fall semester (duration 2) classes
Wednesday, December 2 - Saturday, December 12
Final examination and critique period for fall semester (duration 2) classes and critiques for Self-Directed Studies. Student attendance is required.
Saturday, December 12 - Sunday, December 13
Studios at 100 McCaul closed
Monday, December 14 - Friday, December 18
Extended hours for studio access (graduate students only): 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, December 18 – Monday, January 11
Studios at 100 McCaul closed
Saturday, December 19 to Friday, January 15
Late registration period for new registrants for 2010 winter semester (duration 3) courses with a late fee.
Thursday, December 24 - Sunday January 3
Winter Holidays. University closed.January
JANUARY
Monday, January 4
Deadline for grade changes, including incomplete grades for 2009 fall semester (duration 2) courses.
Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 22
Winter OSAP Disbursement, Level 1, 51 McCaul Street as per the schedule available from the Financial Aid & Awards office.
Monday, January 11
First day of 2010 Winter semester classes
Friday, January 15
Last day for winter semester (duration 3) late registration. Registration closes for winter semester (duration 3) adds, drops and course changes.
Last day for second instalment fee payment without a late fee due by 4 pm. Students who have not paid their fees in full, submitted a Student Loan Deferment Form to the Financial Aid & Awards Office, OR provided proof of sponsorship to the Student Accounts Clerk by this deadline will incur a $50 late payment fee.
Monday, January 25
Deadline for students to submit applications for the following bursary programs to the Financial Aid & Awards Office: Chaney-Ensign Bursary Program (students from the Hamilton region – winter semester), Masonic Foundation of Ontario Bursary Program (full-time third or fourth-year students in extreme financial need).
Thursday, January 28
Final deadline to apply for OSAP (for students registered in the fall & winter semesters).
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 5
Last day to submit graduation applications to the Office of the Registrar for Spring 2010 Convocation without a late fee.
Saturday, February 6 – Tuesday, February 9
Second Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to Shanghai, China
Monday, February 15
Family Day. University closed.
Thursday, February 18 – Sunday, February 21
First Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to Bangkok, Thailand
Monday, February 22
Deadline to submit OSAP appeals to the Financial Aid & Awards Office.
Monday, February 22 to Friday, February 26
Study Week. No classes scheduled.
Studios at 100 McCaul open Monday February 22 – Sunday, February 28
MARCH
Monday, March 1
Deadline to submit Special Studies (Independent Study or Internship) registration and proposal forms for 2010 summer semester credit.
Monday, March 15 - Friday, April 23
Extended hours for studio access (all students): 8:30 am – 1:00 am
APRIL
Friday, April 2
Good Friday. University closed.
Thursday, April 8 – Sunday, April 11
First Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to Berlin, Germany
Tuesday, April 13
Last day of regular winter semester classes.
Wednesday, April 14 to Saturday, April 24
Final examination and critique period for full year (duration 1) and winter semester (duration 3) classes. Student attendance is required.
Saturday, April 17 - Sunday, April 18
Studios at 100 McCaul open
Friday, April 23
Tentative date for first-year IAMD exhibition
Saturday, April 24
End of 2010 winter semester
Saturday, April 24 - Sunday, April 25
Studios at 100 McCaul closed
Saturday, April 24 – Tuesday, April 27
Second Year EMDes Off-Site Visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Monday, April 26 - Friday, April 30
Extended hours for studio access (graduate students only): 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
MAY
Saturday May 1 – Friday, May 14
Studios at 100 McCaul closed
Monday, May 3
Deadline to submit Special Studies (Independent Study or Internship) registration and proposal forms for 2010 fall semester (duration 2) credit.
Friday, May 7 to Sunday, May 9
95th Annual Student Exhibition
Monday, May 10
Deadline for grade changes, including incomplete grades, for full year (duration 1) and winter semester (duration 3) courses.
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