Academic Milestones | Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) /gradstudies Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:16:17 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Important Dates /gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/important-dates-2025-26/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:35:01 +0000 /gradstudies/?page_id=69698 Graduate studies at 91ŃÇÉ« consists of three academic terms: Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term.

2025-2026 Academic Year

Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
SEPTEMBER
Date		Reminder
1Labour Day
3Fall term (FA25 and Fall/Winter Y25–26) start.
OCTOBER   
Date 		Reminder      
11–17Fall Reading Week (no classes, University open).
13Thanksgiving Day (University closed).
DECEMBER   
Date 		Reminder
2Fall term [FA25] classes end.
3Fall Study Day (no classes; University open).
Dec 4–19Fall [FA25] Examinations. Check with your Course Director.
Dec 24–Jan 1Winter Break—University closed
SEPTEMBER   
Date		Reminder
16Last date to add a course without permission of instructor for Fall [FA25] and Fall/Winter [Y25–26] term courses.
23Last date to add a course with permission of instructor for Fall [FA25] term courses (via Course Transaction Form).
30Last date to add a course with permission of instructor for Fall/Winter [Y25–26] term courses (via Course Transaction Form).
OCTOBER         
Date      

Reminder
TBDFall 2025 Convocation.
22Online registration for Fall [FA25] term ends. Manual Registration and/or Course Transaction Forms required after this date.
NOVEMBER   
Date

Reminder
4Drop Deadline: Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade (via manual form), Fall [FA25] term. Courses dropped after this date (via petition), will be reflected with a W grade.
30Deadline for Graduate students to apply to graduate in February 2026.
DECEMBER   
Date

Reminder
17Deadline to register for Winter term [WI26].
18$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [W26] will be applied.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
SEPTEMBER
10Deadline for payment of fees, Fall term [FA25].
30Refund—100% refund date for Fall [FA25] term.
OCTOBER
15Refund—80% refund date for Fall [FA25] term.
31Refund—40% refund date for Fall [FA25] term.

Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.
NOVEMBER
18Recommended date to apply for Winter-only OSAP and submit supporting documents. 
DECEMBER
18$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [WI26] will be applied.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
OCTOBER
31Deadline for Graduate Programs to submit Research Proposals requiring REB review to FGS for approval to commence in January 2026. Protocol received after Oct 31, 2025 may not be processed until the New Year.
NOVEMBER
7Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2026 convocation.
14Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2026 convocation.
DECEMBER
5Last day to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Fall [FA25] term (for Fall term completion). Exams held after this date will be coded for Winter term [WI26].
12Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for FA25 completion and February 2026 degree conferral.
NOVEMBER
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI26] term.
DECEMBER
31Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI26] term.
SEPTEMBER
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate programs to submit summer term grades to the Registrar's Office.
15Adminstrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate program to submit degree audit for October Convocation. 
OCTOBER
15Administrative Deadline—All summer [SU25] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.
Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
JANUARY
Date		Reminder
5University Open

Winter [WI26] term classes begin.
February  
Date		Reminder      
14–20Winter Reading Week (no classes, University open).
16Family Day (University closed).
APRIL   
Date		Reminder
3Good Friday—University closed.
6Winter term [WI26] classes end.
7Winter Study Day.
8–24Fall/Winter [Y25-26 and Winter [WI26] examinations. Check with your Course Director.
JANUARY  
Date		Reminder
15Last date to add a course without permission of instructor for Winter [WI26] courses.
27Online Registration ends for Winter [WI26] term. Manual Registration and/or Course Transaction Forms required after this date.
FEBRUARY         
Date      

Reminder
3Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade for Fall/Winter [Y25–26] term courses. Courses dropped after this date, via petition, will be given a W grade.
MARCH   
Date

Reminder
9Deadline to drop a course without receiving a grade for Winter [WI26] term courses. Courses dropped after this date (via petition) will be reflected with a W grade.
APRIL  
Date

Reminder
1Summer [SU26] term registration and enrolment online access begins.
30All degree requirements, including final grades, must be met by April 30, 2026 to convocate in June 2026.

Deadline for Graduate Students to apply to graduate for Spring 2026 Convocation.

Last day to register for Summer (SU26) without being charged a late fee.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
JANUARY
10Deadline for payment of fees, Winter [WI26] term.
31Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.

Refund—100% refund date for Winter [WI26] term.
FEBRUARY
15Refund—80% refund date for Winter [WI26] term.
28Refund—40% refund date for Winter [WI26] term.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
March
11Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2026 convocation.
18Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2026 convocation.
APRIL
10Deadline to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Winter [WI26] term to fulfill part of the requirements in order to graduate for June 2026 convocation.
24Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for Winter [WI26] term in order to graduate and be eligible for June 2026 convocation ceremony.
MARCH
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU26] term.
APRIL
30Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU26] term.
JANUARY
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate programs to submit Fall [FA25] term grades to the Registrar’s Office.
15Adminstrative Deadline—Deadline for Graduate programs to submit degree audit to Registrar's office before February convocation.
FEBRUARY
15Administrative Deadline—All Fall [FA25] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.
]]> Important Dates /gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/important-dates-2024-25/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:15:46 +0000 /gradstudies/?page_id=67318 Graduate studies at 91ŃÇÉ« consists of three academic terms: Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term.

2024–2025 Academic Year

Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
SEPTEMBER
Date		Reminder
2Labour Day
4Fall term (FA24 and Fall/Winter Y24–25) start.
OCTOBER   
Date 		Reminder      
12-18Fall Reading Week (no classes, University open).
14Thanksgiving Day (University closed).
DECEMBER   
Date 		Reminder
3Fall term [FA24] classes end.
4Fall Study Day (no classes; University open).
Dec 5 - 20Fall [FA24] Examinations. Check with your Course Director.
Dec 21 - Jan 5Winter Break—University closed
SEPTEMBER   
Date		Reminder
18Last date to add a course without permission of instructor for Fall [FA24] and Fall/Winter [Y24–25] term courses.
OCTOBER         
Date      

Reminder
2Last date to add a course with permission of instructor for Fall [FA24] term courses (via Course Transaction Form).
16Last date to add a course with permission of instructor for Fall/Winter [Y24–25] courses (via Course Transaction Form).
TBDFall 2024 Convocation.
22Online registration for Fall [FA24] term ends. Manual Registration Form required after this date.
Online course withdrawal ends. Course Transaction form required after this date.
NOVEMBER   
Date

Reminder
8Drop Deadline: Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade (via manual form), Fall [FA24] term. Courses dropped after this date (via petition), will be reflected with a W grade.
30Deadline for Graduate students to apply to graduate in February 2025.
DECEMBER   
Date

Reminder
15Students who did not register for Fall term [FA24] will be withdrawn from the program for failure to maintain continuous registration unless a Leave of Absence was approved.
20Deadline to register for Winter term [WI25].
21$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [W25] will be applied.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
SEPTEMBER
10Deadline for payment of fees, Fall term [FA24].
30Refund—100% refund date for Fall [FA24] term.
OCTOBER
15Refund—80% refund date for Fall [FA24] term.
31Refund—40% refund date for Fall [FA24] term.

Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.
NOVEMBER
18Recommended date to apply for Winter-only OSAP and submit supporting documents. 
DECEMBER
21$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [WI25] will be applied.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
NOVEMBER
1Deadline for Students to submit Research Proposals for Ethics to program office for approval to commence in January 2025.
4Deadline for submission of Ethics Proposals requiring ORE approval for MRP Research using human subjects to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
6Deadline for Graduate Programs to submit Research Proposals for Ethics to FGS for approval to commence in January 2025.
8Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2025 convocation.
15Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2025 convocation.
DECEMBER
6Last day to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Fall [FA24] term (for Fall term completion). Exams held after this date will be coded for Winter term [WI25].
16Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for FA24 completion and February 2025 degree conferral.
NOVEMBER
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI25] term (processing before W25 guaranteed).
DECEMBER
31Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI25] term (processing before W25 not guaranteed).
SEPTEMBER
15Administrative Deadline - Deadline for graduate programs to submit summer term grades to the Registrar's Office.
20Adminstrative Deadline  - Deadline for graduate program to submit degree audit for October Convocation. 
OCTOBER
15Administrative Deadline—All summer [SU24] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.
Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
JANUARY   
Date		Reminder
2University Open
6Winter [WI25] term classes begin.
FEBRUARY   
Date		Reminder
15 — 21Winter Reading Week (no classes, University open).
17Family Day—University closed.
APRIL   
Date		Reminder
7Winter Study Day.
18Good Friday—University closed.
8 — 25Fall/Winter [Y24-25 and Winter [WI25] examinations. Check with your Course Director.
JANUARY Reminder
20Last date to add a course without permission of instructor for Winter [WI25] courses.
27Online Registration ends for Winter [WI25] term. Manual Registration and/or Course Transaction Forms required after this date.
31Last date to add a course with permission of instructor for Winter [WI25] term courses (via Course Transaction Form).
FEBRUARY Reminder
7Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade for Fall/Winter [Y24–25] term courses. Courses dropped after this date, via petition, will be given a W grade.
MARCH Reminder
14Deadline to drop a course without receiving a grade for Winter [WI25] term courses. Courses dropped after this date (via petition) will be reflected with a W grade.
April Reminder
1Summer [SU25] term registration and enrolment online access begins.
4Fall/Winter [Y24–25] and Winter [WI25] term classes end.
30All degree requirements, including final grades, must be met by April 30, 2025 to convocate in June 2025.
30Deadline for Graduate Students to apply to graduate for Spring 2025 Convocation.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
JANUARY
10Deadline for payment of fees, Winter [WI25] term.
31Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.

Refund—100% refund, Winter [WI25] term.
FEBRUARY
15Refund—80% refund for Winter [WI25] term.
28Refund—40% refund for Winter [WI25] term.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
MARCH
11Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2025 convocation.
18Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2025 convocation.
APRIL
18Deadline to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Winter [WI25] term to fulfill part of the requirements in order to graduate for June 2025 convocation.
25Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for Winter [WI25] term in order to graduate and be eligible for June 2025 convocation ceremony.
MARCH
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU25] term (processing before SU25 guaranteed).
APRIL
30Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU25] term (processing before S25 not guaranteed).
JANUARY
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate programs to submit Fall [FA24] term grades to the Registrar’s Office.
20Administrative -Deadline - Deadline for Graduate programs to submit degree audit to Registrar's office before February convocation. 
FEBRUARY
15Administrative Deadline—All Fall [FA24] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.
Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
MAY   
Date		Reminder
19Victoria Day Holiday—University closed.
JUNE   
Date		Reminder
11–20June Convocation Week.
17–20READING WEEK—University open, No classes.
JULY   
Date		Reminder
1Canada Day Holiday—University closed.
AUGUST   
Date		Reminder
4Civic Holiday—University closed.
April Reminder
1Registration Opens for Summer (SU) 2025.
30Last day to register for Summer (SU25) without being charged a late fee.
MAY Reminder
1$200 late fee applied on Summer (SU25) registrations.
19Victoria Day Holiday—University closed.
JUNE Reminder
11–20June Convocation Week
17–20READING WEEK—University open, no classes
20Online Registration and Enrollment ends, Summer (SU25). Manual Registration Form required after this date.
26Online course withdrawal ends. Course Transaction Form required after this date.

Registration opens for Fall (FA25) and Winter (WI26) terms.
JULY Reminder
1Canada Day Holiday—University closed.
AUGUST Reminder
4Civic Holiday—University closed.
20Last day to register for Fall (FA25) without being charged at late fee.
21$200 late fee applied on Fall (FA25) registrations.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
MAY
10Deadline for payment of fees, Summer (SU25) term.
31Refund—100% refund, Summer (SU25) term.
JUNE
15Refund—80% refund for Summer (SU25) term.
30Refund—40% refund for Summer (SU25) term.

Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.
JULY
15Recommended date to apply for government financial aid for the next Fall/Winter session.
OSAP
60 days before end of study periodFinal date to apply for Summer 2025 OSAP and to submit supporting documents.
40 days before end of study periodFinal date to apply for 91ŃÇÉ« Summer 2025 OSAP extension.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
JULY
11Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for October 2025 convocation.
18Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for October 2025 convocation.
AUGUST
8Deadline to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Summer [SU25] term to fulfill part of the requirements in order to graduate for October 2025 convocation.
22Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for Summer [SU25] term and fulfill final requirements in order to graduate and be eligible for October 2025 convocation ceremony.
JULY
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Fall [FA25] term (processing before FA25 guaranteed).
AUGUST
30Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Fall [FA25] term (processing before FA25 not guaranteed).
SUS1S2S3
Course start dateMay 5May 5June 23May 5
Course end dateAugust 5June 16August 5July 4
Last date to add a course without permission of instructorMay 12May 12June 30May 13
Last date to add a course with permission of instructorMay 26May 20July 7May 26
Last date to drop course without receiving a grade (after this a petition is required)July 7June 2July 21June 16
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
]]> Academic Important Dates /gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/important-dates/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:34:03 +0000 /gradstudies/?page_id=353 Graduate studies at 91ŃÇÉ« consists of three academic terms: Fall term, Winter term, and Summer term.

2026-2027 Academic Year

Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
MAY   
Date		Reminder
18Victoria Day Holiday—University closed.
JUNE   
Date		Reminder
10–19June Convocation Week.
16–19READING WEEK—University open, No classes.
JULY   
Date		Reminder
1Canada Day Holiday—University closed.
AUGUST   
Date		Reminder
3Civic Holiday—University closed.
APRIL Reminder
1Registration Opens for Summer (SU) 2026
30Last day to register for Summer (SU26) without being charged a late fee
MAY Reminder
1$200 late fee applied on Summer (SU26) registrations
18Victoria Day Holiday—University closed
JUNE Reminder
16–19READING WEEK - University Open, No Classes
10–19June Convocation Week- Long range dates
19Online Registration and Enrollment ends, Summer (SU26). Manual Registration Form required after this date.

Online course withdrawal ends. Course Transaction form required after this date.
25Registration Opens for Fall (FA26) and Winter (WI27) terms.
JULY Reminder
1Canada Day Holiday—University closed.
AUGUST Reminder
3Civic Holiday—University closed
20Last day to register for Fall (FA26) without being charged a late fee
21$200 late fee applied on Fall (FA26) registrations
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
MAY
10Deadline for payment of fees, Summer (SU26) term.
31Refund—100% refund, Summer (SU26) term.
JUNE
15Refund—80% refund for Summer (SU26) term.
30Refund—40% refund for Summer (SU26) term.

Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.
JULY
15Recommended date to apply for government financial aid for the next fall/winter session
OSAP
60 days before end of study periodFinal date to apply for Summer 2026 OSAP and to submit supporting documents
40 days before end of study periodFinal date to apply for 91ŃÇÉ« Summer 2026 OSAP extension
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
JULY
10Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from graduate programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for October 2026.
17Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from graduate programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for October 2026.
AUGUST
7Deadline to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Summer [SU26] term to fulfill part of the requirements in order to graduate for October 2026 convocation.
21Deadline to upload Electronic Thesis and Dissertation for Summer [SU26] term and fulfill final requirements in order to graduate and be eligible for October 2026 convocation ceremony.
JULY
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Fall [FA26] term.
AUGUST
30Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Fall [FA26] term.
SUS1S2
Course start dateMay 4May 4June 22
Course end dateAugust 4June 15August 4
Last date to add a courseMay 11May 11June 29
Last date to drop course without receiving a grade (after this a petition is required)July 6June 1July 20
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
SEPTEMBER
Date		Reminder
7Labour Day
9Fall term (FA26 and Fall/Winter Y26–27) start.
OCTOBER   
Date 		Reminder      
10–16Fall Reading Week (no classes, University open).
12Thanksgiving Day (University closed).
DECEMBER   
Date 		Reminder
8Fall term [FA26] classes end.
9Fall Study Day (no classes; University open).
Dec 10–23Fall [FA26] Examinations. Check with your Course Director.
Dec 24–Jan 1Winter Break—University closed
SEPTEMBER   
Date		Reminder
22Last date to add a course for Fall [FA26] and Fall/Winter [Y26–27] term courses.
OCTOBER         
Date      

Reminder
14-23Fall 2026 Convocation.
22Online registration for Fall [FA26] term ends. Manual Registration and/or Course Transaction Forms required after this date.
NOVEMBER   
Date

Reminder
10Drop Deadline: Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade (via manual form), Fall [FA26] term. Courses dropped after this date (via petition), will be reflected with a W grade.
30Deadline for Graduate students to apply to graduate in February 2027.
DECEMBER   
Date

Reminder
17Deadline to register for Winter term [WI27].
18$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [W27] will be applied.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
SEPTEMBER
10Deadline for payment of fees, Fall term [FA26].
30Refund—100% refund date for Fall [FA26] term.
OCTOBER
15Refund—80% refund date for Fall [FA26] term.
31Refund—40% refund date for Fall [FA26] term.

Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.
DECEMBER
18$200 Late registration fee for Winter term [WI27] will be applied.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
OCTOBER
26Deadline for research proposals requiring REB review to reach FGS Review status in the Proposal Milestone Portal if students intend to commence minimal risk research in Winter 2027. Because proposal milestones undergo review by the Supervisory Committee, Graduate Program, and Graduate Program Director before reaching FGS, students should submit their proposals well in advance of this date. Students are encouraged to prepare their ethics protocols while awaiting proposal approval, as ethics applications cannot be submitted to the Office of Research Ethics (ORE) until FGS approval is obtained. Proposals that do not reach FGS Review status by October 26 may not receive the necessary approvals in time for Winter 2027 research commencement due to ORE processing timelines and year-end closures.
NOVEMBER
6Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2027 convocation.
13Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for February 2027 convocation.
DECEMBER
4Last day to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Fall [FA26] term (for Fall term completion). Exams held after this date will be coded for Winter term [WI27].
8Deadline to submit Oral Exam Report (and/or Revision Approved Memo (if applicable)) to Faculty of Graduate Studies.
18Deadline to upload the FINAL, approved version[1] of the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) for FA26 completion and February 2027 degree conferral.
[1] Note: To be considered final and approved, your submission must fully comply with FGS Organization and Technical Requirements with no further revisions required.

Organization and Technical Requirements:
Master’s Students:ĚýOrganization & Technical Requirements – Master’s Thesis
Doctoral Students:ĚýOrganization and Technical Requirements – Doctoral Dissertation
NOVEMBER
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI27] term.
DECEMBER
31Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Winter [WI27] term.
SEPTEMBER
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate programs to submit summer term grades to the Registrar's Office.
15Adminstrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate program to submit degree audit for October Convocation.
OCTOBER
15Administrative Deadline—All summer [SU26] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.
Types of Dates and Monthly Reminders for the Semester
JANUARY
Date		Reminder
4University Open

Winter [WI27] term classes begin.
FEBRUARY
Date		Reminder      
13–19Winter Reading Week (no classes, University open).
15Family Day—University closed.
MARCH
Date		Reminder      
26Good Friday—University closed.
APRIL
Date		Reminder
5Winter term [WI27] classes end.
6Winter Study Day.
7–24Fall/Winter [Y26-27] and Winter [WI27] examinations. Check with your Course Director.
JANUARY  
Date		Reminder
14Last date to add a course for Winter [WI27] courses.
27Online Registration ends for Winter [WI27] term. Manual Registration and/or Course Transaction Forms required after this date.
FEBRUARY         
Date      

Reminder
9Deadline to drop course(s) without receiving a grade for Fall/Winter [Y26–27] term courses. Courses dropped after this date, via petition, will be given a W grade.
MARCH   
Date

Reminder
8Deadline to drop a course without receiving a grade for Winter [WI27] term courses. Courses dropped after this date (via petition) will be reflected with a W grade.
APRIL  
Date

Reminder
1Summer [SU27] term registration and enrolment online access begins.
30All degree requirements, including final grades, must be met by April 30, 2027 to convocate in June 2027.

Deadline for Graduate Students to apply to graduate for Spring 2027 Convocation.

Last day to register for Summer (SU27) without being charged a late fee.
Useful Links
Sessional Dates
Application to graduate deadlinesyorku.ca/gradstudies/students/current-students/registration-enrolment/apply-to-graduate/
Convocation ceremony datesyorku.ca/convocation/ceremonies/
JANUARY
10Deadline for payment of fees, Winter [WI27] term.
31Deadline for reassessment at the domestic tuition rate for the current Fall/Winter session. For international students requesting a status change.

Refund—100% refund, Winter [WI27] term.
FEBRUARY
15Refund—80% refund for Winter [WI27] term.
28Refund—40% refund for Winter [WI27] term.
Useful Links
Refund Deadline
Summer OSAP Deadline
Fall/Winter OSAP Deadline
MARCH
12Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Doctoral students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2027 convocation.
19Deadline for the Faculty of Graduate Studies to receive recommendations for Oral examination from Graduate Programs for Master's students expected to fulfill all degree requirements for June 2027 convocation.
APRIL
2Deadline to hold Master’s/Doctoral defence exams in the Winter [WI27] term to fulfill part of the requirements in order to graduate for June 2027 convocation.
6Last day to submit Oral Exam Report (and/or Revision Approved Memo (if applicable)) to Faculty of Graduate Studies.
23Deadline to upload the FINAL, approved version[1] of the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) for WI27 completion and June 2027 degree conferral.
[1] Note: To be considered final and approved, your submission must fully comply with FGS Organization and Technical Requirements with no further revisions required.

Organization and Technical Requirements:
Master’s Students:ĚýOrganization & Technical Requirements – Master’s Thesis
Doctoral Students:ĚýOrganization and Technical Requirements – Doctoral Dissertation
MARCH
15Recommended deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU27] term.
APRIL
30Final deadline to submit Academic Petition (e.g. leave of absence, change to part-time/full-time status, extension of program time limits, reinstatement) for Summer [SU27] term.
JANUARY
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for graduate programs to submit Fall [FA26] term grades to the Registrar’s Office.
15Administrative Deadline—Deadline for Graduate programs to submit degree audit to Registrar's office before February convocation.
FEBRUARY
15Administrative Deadline—All Fall [FA26] term courses with blank and incomplete grades converted to F grade unless an approved course extension has been granted.

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