Sessional Dates & Calendar
Important 2020-2021 Dates for Undergraduate Students
This list serves as a general guideline to major academic activities only and is not exhaustive. Please check your email for any changes or additional information. The Department reserves the right to adjust the dates if necessary.
Day Month Date Activity
S August 1 Due Date: Senior Year students - submission of proof of TB status update and BCLS re-certification. Submission of returning student Police Check
S August 1 Due Date: Entry Year students - submission of immunization form, proof of BCLS certification, record of Police Check, etc.
M August 3 Civic Holiday - University Closed
M August 24 Deadline to register in the program
M-F September 7 Labour Day - University Closed
TBD Mask-fit Testing Dates
TBD Senior-Year Labs for NUR 460 and NUR 461
W September 9 Mandatory Faculty-led orientation for Entry Year BScN students
Th September 10 Student-led orientation for Entry-Year BScN students
M September 14 Entry Year and Senior Year Fall Session (F) classes begin
TBD Fall session clinical placement start dates
TBD Senior Year Labs for NUR 460 and NUR 461
W September 30 Payment deadline for unpaid fall term tuition in order to avoid service charges
M October 12 Thanksgiving Holiday - University Closed
M-F October 26-30 Fall Reading Week (entry and senior year)
November TBD Fall convocation - BScN Class of 2020
Sa November 30 Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those not receiving OSAP)
F December 11 Classes end (Entry Year and Senior Year)
TBD Fall Session Clinical Placement End dates
M-F December 14-18 Examination Week
December 23 Winter Break begins - University closed until January 1, 2021 inclusive.
M January 4 University reopens
M January 4 Entry Year and Senior Year Winter session (S) classes begin
M January 4 Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 1)
F January 31 Payment deadline for unpaid Winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those receiving OSAP)
M February 15 Family Day Holiday - University Closed
F February 19 Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 1)
T-F February 16-19 Reading Week (Senior Year)
M-F February 22-26 Reading Week (Entry Year)
M March 1 Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 2)
Th April 1 Most Winter Classes End
F April 2 Good Friday - University Closed
W April 7 Senior year - NUR 470Y begins and ends at the end of June
F April 16 Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 2)
M-F April 19-23 Spring Break Week for Entry Year
M April 26 Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 3)
M May 24 Victoria Day - University Closed
F June 11 Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 3)
M-F June 14-18 Entry Year Examination Week
Important 2020-2021 Dates for Graduate Students
This list serves as a general guideline to major academic activities only and is not exhaustive. Please check your email for any changes or additional information. The Department reserves the right to adjust the dates if necessary.
Date Program Event
2020-07-29 PhD and Clinical MN only Fall/winter course enrolment begins
2020-08-01 New MN and PM students Health forms, record of police check, etc. due
2020-08-03 All Graduate Civic Holiday - University closed
2020-08-28 All Graduate Recommended last date for payment of tuition fees to meet registration deadline
TBD All Graduate Mask Fit Testing Dates
2020-09-07 All Graduate Labour Day - University closed
2020-09-08 Year 1 Clinical and HSLA Field of Study Students Orientation day (11am - 4pm)
September 8-11, 2020 Year 1 NP students September NP residency week
2020-09-09 HSLA Year 2 Orientation day (10am - 12pm)
2020-09-09 All Graduate Summer Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service
2020-09-10 Clinical Year 2 Students Orientation (10am - 12pm)
September TBD All Graduate SGS Orientation
2020-09-11 All Graduate Registration for September session ends; after this date, a late registration fee will be assessed
2020-09-14 All Graduate Fall graduate nursing courses begin
2020-09-15 All Graduate Final date to submit final doctoral theses to SGS to avoid fee charges for 2020-21
2020-09-21 All Graduate Final date to add full-year and Fall session courses
2020-09-30 All Graduate Payment deadline for unpaid fall term tuition in order to avoid service charges
2020-10-02 PhD Final Date to submit final doctoral theses for Fall Convocation
2020-10-12 All Graduate Thanksgiving holiday - University closed
2020-10-26 All Graduate Final date to drop September session courses without academic penalty
November TBD All Graduate Fall Convocation and information are posted at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation
November 1, 2020
All Graduate Applications open for September 2021 Intake
2020-11-30 All Graduate Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those not receiving OSAP)
November TBD All Graduate Graduate Information Session
4pm - 6pm
Health Sciences Building (155 College Street) Room 610
December TBD MN (Clinical, HSLA, NP) and Post-MN-NP MN & Post-MN-NP Webinar
12PM EST
December 10 PhD/DN Info Session & Panel Discussions PhD & DN Webinar 12pm EST
2020-12-23 All Graduate Winter break begins - University closed until January 1, 2021 inclusive
2021-01-04 All Graduate University reopens and Winter graduate nursing courses begin
2021-01-15
All Masters Admission Award Consideration - Masters Program Early Application deadline for September 2021 Intake
2021-01-13 All Graduate Fall Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service
2021-01-15 Year 1 Clinical Field of Study Students Simulation Lab Day 1
2021-01-15 All Graduate Final date to submit doctoral theses without fee payment for Winter session
2021-01-18 Nursing courses only Final date to add winter courses
2021-01-22 PhD Final date to submit final doctoral theses (to SGS) for March Convocation in absentia
2021-01-31 All Graduate Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those receiving OSAP)
2021-02-15 All Graduate Family Day holiday - University closed
February 16-19, 2021 All Graduate Reading Week
March TBD All Graduate March Graduation In absentia Information is posted at: https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation, choose March in absentia
2021-03-01 All Graduate Final date to drop full-year or January session courses without academic penalty
March 1-3, 2021 HSLA Year 1 Students Residency
2021-03-12 Year 1 Clinical Field of Study Students Simulation Lab Day 2
2021-04-01 All Graduate Winter courses end
2021-04-02 All Graduate Good Friday - University closed
2021-04-16 PhD Final date for submission of final doctoral theses (to SGS) for students whose degrees are to be conferred at the June Convocation
2021-04-19 Most graduate Nursing courses begin
April TBD Year 1 NP students SIM lab days for NP-Adult students: NP residency week
April TBD Year 1 NP students SIM lab days for NP-PHC-GH and NP - Paed students: NP residency week
2021-04-31 All Masters, Post-Master, PhD & DN Application deadline for September 2021 Intake
April TBD All Graduate Students are notified of acceptance into September 2021 Intake
2021-05-10 All Graduate Final date to enrol in summer session courses
2021-05-19 All Graduate Winter Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service
2021-05-21 All Graduate Victoria Day - University Closed
2021-05-22 All Graduate Final date to drop spring courses without academic penalty
June TBD All Graduate Spring Convocation Information and Dates are posted at http://www.convocation.utoronto.ca, choose Spring
June TBD Clinical and HSLA students in final year) Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship Symposium
June TBD NP and Post MN-NP students in final year Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship Symposium
2021-06-25 All Graduate Spring courses end
Undergraduate Calendar
The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Undergraduate Calendar 2020-2021 is a comprehensive guide to our department’s programs, courses, services, regulations, degree requirements and academic policies at the University of Toronto (U of T). The calendar also serves as a record of U of T’s many academic policies and procedures.
Please note the Undergraduate Calendar was updated in October 2020 to include the process on the Undergraduate Student Petition to Committee on Standing on page 46.
Addendum to the Undergraduate Calendar 2020-2021
Please note that this addendum on Rules for the Conduct of Online Examinations and Tests was updated on December 1, 2020.
Graduate Student Handbook
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) calendar contains rules and regulations that apply to all graduate students. For rules, regulations and program details that are specific to nursing graduates students please consult the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Graduate Student Handbook 2020-2021 (PDF)
Ontario’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Changes will likely occur as the province and its municipalities adjust to new data about the virus. In these circumstances, please be advised that the manner of delivery of courses, co-curricular opportunities, programs, and services is subject to change, in accordance with university policies. The University thanks its students, faculty, and staff for their flexibility during these challenging times as we work together to maintain the standards of excellence that are the hallmark of the University.
Important 2020-2021 Dates for Undergraduate Students
This list serves as a general guideline to major academic activities only and is not exhaustive. Please check your email for any changes or additional information. The Department reserves the right to adjust the dates if necessary.
Day | Month | Date | Activity | |
---|---|---|---|---|
S | August | 1 | Due Date: Senior Year students - submission of proof of TB status update and BCLS re-certification. Submission of returning student Police Check | |
S | August | 1 | Due Date: Entry Year students - submission of immunization form, proof of BCLS certification, record of Police Check, etc. | |
M | August | 3 | Civic Holiday - University Closed | |
M | August | 24 | Deadline to register in the program | |
M-F | September | 7 | Labour Day - University Closed | |
TBD | Mask-fit Testing Dates | |||
TBD | Senior-Year Labs for NUR 460 and NUR 461 | |||
W | September | 9 | Mandatory Faculty-led orientation for Entry Year BScN students | |
Th | September | 10 | Student-led orientation for Entry-Year BScN students | |
M | September | 14 | Entry Year and Senior Year Fall Session (F) classes begin | |
TBD | Fall session clinical placement start dates | |||
TBD | Senior Year Labs for NUR 460 and NUR 461 | |||
W | September | 30 | Payment deadline for unpaid fall term tuition in order to avoid service charges | |
M | October | 12 | Thanksgiving Holiday - University Closed | |
M-F | October | 26-30 | Fall Reading Week (entry and senior year) | |
November | TBD | Fall convocation - BScN Class of 2020 | ||
Sa | November | 30 | Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those not receiving OSAP) | |
F | December | 11 | Classes end (Entry Year and Senior Year) | |
TBD | Fall Session Clinical Placement End dates | |||
M-F | December | 14-18 | Examination Week | |
December | 23 | Winter Break begins - University closed until January 1, 2021 inclusive. | ||
M | January | 4 | University reopens | |
M | January | 4 | Entry Year and Senior Year Winter session (S) classes begin | |
M | January | 4 | Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 1) | |
F | January | 31 | Payment deadline for unpaid Winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those receiving OSAP) | |
M | February | 15 | Family Day Holiday - University Closed | |
F | February | 19 | Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 1) | |
T-F | February | 16-19 | Reading Week (Senior Year) | |
M-F | February | 22-26 | Reading Week (Entry Year) | |
M | March | 1 | Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 2) | |
Th | April | 1 | Most Winter Classes End | |
F | April | 2 | Good Friday - University Closed | |
W | April | 7 | Senior year - NUR 470Y begins and ends at the end of June | |
F | April | 16 | Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 2) | |
M-F | April | 19-23 | Spring Break Week for Entry Year | |
M | April | 26 | Entry Year Clinical Courses Begin (Rotation 3) | |
M | May | 24 | Victoria Day - University Closed | |
F | June | 11 | Entry Year Clinical Courses End (Rotation 3) | |
M-F | June | 14-18 | Entry Year Examination Week |
Important 2020-2021 Dates for Graduate Students
This list serves as a general guideline to major academic activities only and is not exhaustive. Please check your email for any changes or additional information. The Department reserves the right to adjust the dates if necessary.
Date | Program | Event |
---|---|---|
2020-07-29 | PhD and Clinical MN only | Fall/winter course enrolment begins |
2020-08-01 | New MN and PM students | Health forms, record of police check, etc. due |
2020-08-03 | All Graduate | Civic Holiday - University closed |
2020-08-28 | All Graduate | Recommended last date for payment of tuition fees to meet registration deadline |
TBD | All Graduate | Mask Fit Testing Dates |
2020-09-07 | All Graduate | Labour Day - University closed |
2020-09-08 | Year 1 Clinical and HSLA Field of Study Students | Orientation day (11am - 4pm) |
September 8-11, 2020 | Year 1 NP students | September NP residency week |
2020-09-09 | HSLA Year 2 | Orientation day (10am - 12pm) |
2020-09-09 | All Graduate | Summer Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service |
2020-09-10 | Clinical Year 2 Students | Orientation (10am - 12pm) |
September TBD | All Graduate | SGS Orientation |
2020-09-11 | All Graduate | Registration for September session ends; after this date, a late registration fee will be assessed |
2020-09-14 | All Graduate | Fall graduate nursing courses begin |
2020-09-15 | All Graduate | Final date to submit final doctoral theses to SGS to avoid fee charges for 2020-21 |
2020-09-21 | All Graduate | Final date to add full-year and Fall session courses |
2020-09-30 | All Graduate | Payment deadline for unpaid fall term tuition in order to avoid service charges |
2020-10-02 | PhD | Final Date to submit final doctoral theses for Fall Convocation |
2020-10-12 | All Graduate | Thanksgiving holiday - University closed |
2020-10-26 | All Graduate | Final date to drop September session courses without academic penalty |
November TBD | All Graduate | Fall Convocation and information are posted at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation |
November 1, 2020 | All Graduate | Applications open for September 2021 Intake |
2020-11-30 | All Graduate | Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those not receiving OSAP) |
November TBD | All Graduate | Graduate Information Session 4pm - 6pm Health Sciences Building (155 College Street) Room 610 |
December TBD | MN (Clinical, HSLA, NP) and Post-MN-NP | MN & Post-MN-NP Webinar 12PM EST |
December 10 | PhD/DN Info Session & Panel Discussions | PhD & DN Webinar 12pm EST |
2020-12-23 | All Graduate | Winter break begins - University closed until January 1, 2021 inclusive |
2021-01-04 | All Graduate | University reopens and Winter graduate nursing courses begin |
2021-01-15 | All Masters | Admission Award Consideration - Masters Program Early Application deadline for September 2021 Intake |
2021-01-13 | All Graduate | Fall Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service |
2021-01-15 | Year 1 Clinical Field of Study Students | Simulation Lab Day 1 |
2021-01-15 | All Graduate | Final date to submit doctoral theses without fee payment for Winter session |
2021-01-18 | Nursing courses only | Final date to add winter courses |
2021-01-22 | PhD | Final date to submit final doctoral theses (to SGS) for March Convocation in absentia |
2021-01-31 | All Graduate | Payment deadline for unpaid winter term tuition in order to avoid service charges (for those receiving OSAP) |
2021-02-15 | All Graduate | Family Day holiday - University closed |
February 16-19, 2021 | All Graduate | Reading Week |
March TBD | All Graduate | March Graduation In absentia Information is posted at: https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation, choose March in absentia |
2021-03-01 | All Graduate | Final date to drop full-year or January session courses without academic penalty |
March 1-3, 2021 | HSLA Year 1 Students | Residency |
2021-03-12 | Year 1 Clinical Field of Study Students | Simulation Lab Day 2 |
2021-04-01 | All Graduate | Winter courses end |
2021-04-02 | All Graduate | Good Friday - University closed |
2021-04-16 | PhD | Final date for submission of final doctoral theses (to SGS) for students whose degrees are to be conferred at the June Convocation |
2021-04-19 | Most graduate | Nursing courses begin |
April TBD | Year 1 NP students | SIM lab days for NP-Adult students: NP residency week |
April TBD | Year 1 NP students | SIM lab days for NP-PHC-GH and NP - Paed students: NP residency week |
2021-04-31 | All Masters, Post-Master, PhD & DN | Application deadline for September 2021 Intake |
April TBD | All Graduate | Students are notified of acceptance into September 2021 Intake |
2021-05-10 | All Graduate | Final date to enrol in summer session courses |
2021-05-19 | All Graduate | Winter Session grades available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service |
2021-05-21 | All Graduate | Victoria Day - University Closed |
2021-05-22 | All Graduate | Final date to drop spring courses without academic penalty |
June TBD | All Graduate | Spring Convocation Information and Dates are posted at http://www.convocation.utoronto.ca, choose Spring |
June TBD | Clinical and HSLA students in final year) | Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship Symposium |
June TBD | NP and Post MN-NP students in final year | Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship Symposium |
2021-06-25 | All Graduate | Spring courses end |
Undergraduate Calendar
The Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Undergraduate Calendar 2020-2021 is a comprehensive guide to our department’s programs, courses, services, regulations, degree requirements and academic policies at the University of Toronto (U of T). The calendar also serves as a record of U of T’s many academic policies and procedures.
Please note the Undergraduate Calendar was updated in October 2020 to include the process on the Undergraduate Student Petition to Committee on Standing on page 46.
Addendum to the Undergraduate Calendar 2020-2021
Please note that this addendum on Rules for the Conduct of Online Examinations and Tests was updated on December 1, 2020.
Graduate Student Handbook
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) calendar contains rules and regulations that apply to all graduate students. For rules, regulations and program details that are specific to nursing graduates students please consult the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing’s Graduate Student Handbook 2020-2021 (PDF)
Ontario’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Changes will likely occur as the province and its municipalities adjust to new data about the virus. In these circumstances, please be advised that the manner of delivery of courses, co-curricular opportunities, programs, and services is subject to change, in accordance with university policies. The University thanks its students, faculty, and staff for their flexibility during these challenging times as we work together to maintain the standards of excellence that are the hallmark of the University.