Sessional Dates
Important dates for students each semester. Filter by Undergraduate or Graduate, or by your program. You may also download a PDF copy of the full list of sessional dates for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Thanksgiving Day (University closed)
Starts: October 12, 2026
Ends: October 12, 2026
Reading Week: All Graduate Programs
Starts: October 13, 2026
Ends: October 16, 2026
Fall Reading Week (Year 1 and Year 2)
Starts: October 13, 2026
Ends: October 16, 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 both Fall and Winter 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.
Starts: October 23, 2026
Ends: October 23, 2026
Final date to drop Fall session courses without academic penalty.
Starts: October 26, 2026
Ends: October 26, 2026
Fall Convocation information and dates are posted at https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation
Please monitor the convocation website for exact dates
Starts: October 26, 2026
Ends: October 30, 2026
Year 2 NP Town Hall
5 – 6 p.m.
Starts: October 28, 2026
Ends: October 28, 2026
Year 1 & Year 2 Clinical Town Hall (in-person)
12:15-12:45pm
Starts: November 3, 2026
Ends: November 3, 2026
PhD Town Hall (Virtual)
5 to 5:30 p.m.
Starts: November 3, 2026
Ends: November 3, 2026
Year 1 & Year 2 HSLA Town Hall (Virtual)
12 to 12:45 p.m.
Starts: November 4, 2026
Ends: November 4, 2026