Virtual Graduate Open House 2025

Considering a master's degree? Discover what’s possible at OCAD U.

Join our Graduate Open House and the Art + Design Graduate School Fair to discover how our programs can help you shape the future and expand your career.

Discover each graduate program, our dynamic community, and what student life is like at OCAD U.
Connect directly with faculty and current graduate students who will share their insights and experiences.
Explore funding opportunities and resources that support your education.
Learn how to craft a strong application that reflects your vision and potential.

2025 Graduate Open House Schedule

Dean's Welcome - October 20, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)

Strategic Foresight and Innovation (Full and part time) - October 20, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Graduate Studies Awards, Scholarships and Financial Aid Info session - October 21, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

Digital Futures - October 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Criticism & Curatorial Practice - October 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Design for Health - October 23, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Inclusive Design - October 23, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Graduate Financial Aid and International Student Support - October 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET)

Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design - October 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

Art & Design Graduate School Fair

October 2, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Meet with representatives from the best art and design graduate programs in North America and Europe

Register here

Past Session Recordings: Graduate Application Guidance

Check out our past open house recordings for support on building a strong graduate application

Positioning Yourself for a Strong Application (2023)

Graduate Financial Aid and International Student Support (2023)

Writing a Strong Graduate Application (2022)

Portfolio and Samples of Work Guidance Info Session (2022)

October 20 to 24, 2025 Online

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Questions?

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Graduate Admissions Events

Explore our info sessions and event recordings to hear from staff and students about our grad programs, international admissions, student life, career pathways, and more!

“Yiyi Shao (MDes, 2019), “RABBOT - Exploring Shared Awareness in Virtual Reality”. Digital Future’s Graduate Exhibition 2019: “What the Futures”. Photo by Chris Luginbuhl and Kristy Boyce.

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