Summer 2026 Important Dates

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Summer 2026 - Important Dates

The following dates are sorted chronologically. Deadlines are effective by the End-of-Business-Day, unless otherwise noted.  

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Date Description
Wednesday March 11, 2026

2026 Summer course schedule posted by noon. 

Note: 2026 Fall and 2027 Winter session course schedule becoming available in early July.

Wednesday March 18, 2026

Course selection/enrolment begins at 6:00 am via ACORN for May-to-August, May-to-June and July-to-August courses.

Wednesday April 1, 2026 Deadline to submit a complete application for admission as a Non-Degree (Special) Student to the 2026 Summer session first term (May).
Wednesday April 1, 2026

ACORN enrolment activities suspended today. Courses may have spaces that are restricted to certain groups of students. Courses may also have spaces that are temporarily reserved for certain groups of students. All Summer 2026 session (Section: F/S/Y) enrolment activities are suspended on April 1st, while enrolment restrictions are modified to allow other student categories to enrol in any unused spaces in certain courses. On April 2nd 12:00 AM enrolment opens with new enrolment controls, per individual Course Comment on the course schedule.

Friday May 1, 2026 Deadline to submit a complete application for admission as a Non-Degree (Special) Student to the 2026 Summer session second term July-to-August.
Friday May 1, 2026

Registration deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Summer (May-to-August) session; after this date, a late registration fee will be assessed. Minimum required payment due (unpaid fees from previous session[s] + 50% of Summer session tuition fees). A student's status on ACORN will change from "Invited" to "Registered" when registration is complete .

Monday May 4, 2026

Classes begin for Summer session May-to-June (20265F) and May-to-August (20265) courses. 

Note: The Summer session at OISE typically consists of two 6-week terms: May-to-June and July-to-August. Six weeks sessions run from May 4 - June 13, 2026. Instructors are expected to compensate for any classes that fall on a holiday.

Wednesday May 6, 2026 Deadline for instructors to submit grades in eMarks for full-year and Winter session courses (except for extended courses) and 2025 Fall course extensions (SDF designations).
Wednesday May 6, 2026

Final date to enrol in May-to-June (F) and May-to-August (Y) term courses via ACORN. Waitlists will be cancelled for May-to-June (F) courses and May-to-August (Y) courses.  

From May 7 to May 11, instructor signed and department-approved course add forms are required.

Friday May 8, 2026

Coursework must be completed and grades submitted for full-year and Winter session courses (except for extended courses).

Deadline for SDF designation for 2025 Fall session courses to be changed to a regular grade or a failing grade.

Monday May 11, 2026 Final date to enrol in May-to-June and May-to-August session courses.
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Grades for Winter session courses become available for viewing by students on ACORN.
Friday May 15, 2026

Presidential Day - University Closed

Monday May 18, 2026 Victoria Day (University closed)
Sunday May 31, 2026 Payment deadline to avoid service charges on unpaid Summer (May-to-August) session tuition and non-tuition fees for students registered in the Summer session, except for those who have successfully registered without payment because they are receiving a full funding package via a research stipend, a major award or scholarship, teaching assistantships, tuition waiver, and/or sponsorships. Monthly service charges will begin accruing on June 15.
Monday June 1, 2026 Deadline for most newly admitted students to pay non-refundable $300 tuition deposit to hold admission space (review offer of admission for details).
TBD Spring (June) Convocation information and dates are posted on https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation.
Monday June 1, 2026 Final date to drop May-to-June term courses without academic penalty.
Saturday June 13, 2026

Last day of class for May-to-June (20265F).

Monday June 22, 2026

Final date to drop May-to-August session Y section courses without academic penalty.

Monday June 29, 2026

Presidential Day - University Closed

Tuesday June 30, 2026

Presidential Day - University Closed

Tuesday June 30, 2026 Students who are eligible for the domestic tuition rate by claiming a Status in Canada exemption must apply for an international fee exemption for reassessment of Summer session fees by this date. Students must report their status and provide supporting documentation to SGS Student Academic Services by this date. For more information on eligibility and required documentation for international fee exemptions, consult the Student Accounts website.
Wednesday July 1, 2026 Canada Day (University closed)
TBD

The 2026-27 Fall-Winter schedule/ timetable is posted by 5 PM. 

Before you enrol in courses, check the schedule/ timetable for enrolment restrictions additional to those that appear on ACORN.

Master of Teaching program courses will be pre-loaded based on cohorts and programs. Year 2 Master of Teaching students only will be selecting their final elective course in the Fall term (September to December).

Monday July 6, 2026

Classes begin for Summer session July-to-August courses. Note: The Summer session at OISE typically consists of two 6-week terms. For this particular session, it runs from July 6 - August 15, 2026. Instructors are expected to compensate for any classes that fall on a holiday.

TBD

Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Enrolment begins at 6:00am via ACORN.

Wednesday July 8, 2026 Final date to enrol in July-to-August courses on ACORN. Waitlists will be cancelled for July-to-August courses. From July 9 to July 14, instructor signed and department-approved course add forms are required.
Friday July 10, 2026 Coursework must be completed, and grades approved by Department Chairs for May-to-June (F) section courses. Instructors must submit grades in eMarks by July 9 to ensure approval by this date. Grades become available for viewing on ACORN on July 15.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Grades for May-to-June courses become available for viewing on ACORN.
Monday July 27, 2026 Final date to drop July-to-August (second-term) courses without academic penalty.
Monday August 3, 2026 Civic Holiday (University closed)
Saturday August 15, 2026

Last day of July-to-August (S) or May-to-August (Y) classes.

TBD Grades uploaded to eMarks for Summer session courses (May-to-August and July to August courses). Deadline for previous session courses which have an approved SDF on eMarks, must be amended with the final grade earned.
TBD

Coursework must be completed and grades approved by Department Chairs for May-to-August and July-to-August courses and 2026 Winter session coursework extensions. Instructors must submit grades in eMarks by September (Date TBD) to ensure approval by this date. Deadline for SDF designation for 2026 Winter session courses to be changed to a regular grade or a failing grade.