CONTINUING STUDIES FAQs
- Do I have to be an OCAD student or alumnus to register for courses in Continuing Studies?
- Can I apply the non-credit courses I take in Continuing Studies for credit towards a degree program at OCAD?
- Will I gain admission to OCAD degree programs if I take courses in Continuing Studies?
- What do I get when I complete a course? Do I have to register in a certificate program before taking courses?
- Do I have to register in a certificate program before taking courses?
- Will the courses I take in Continuing Studies affect my GPA at OCAD?
- As an international student, do I need a Canadian Study Permit to take a course in Continuing Studies?
- How many students are in each class?
- How do I register?
- Is there a deadline for registration?
- When will I get my course location?
- Can I audit courses in Continuing Studies?
- Can I attend the first class to see if I like it before I register?
- Can I cancel my registration or withdraw from a class and receive a refund?
- Can I withdraw from a course and receive a refund once classes have started?
- What happens if my class is canceled?
- Can I get a tax receipt for a Continuing Studies Course?
- Will I be issued an OCAD Student card?
- Can I take books out of the library?
- Can I print materials at the OCAD Service Bureau?
- Can I use the art and design studios and computer labs outside of scheduled class times?
- Do I have to be an OCAD student or alumnus to register for courses in Continuing Studies?
You do not have to be an OCAD student or alumnus to register for courses in Continuing Studies. Adults with some training at the post-secondary level in art, design, craft, or equivalent experience are welcome to register. Some classes have prerequisites, please see the detailed course description for more information. - Can I apply the non-credit courses I take in Continuing Studies for credit towards a degree program at OCAD?
No, these courses do not carry OCAD credit. - Will I gain admission to OCAD degree programs if I take courses in Continuing Studies?
No, acceptance into OCAD degree programs cannot be attained by completing courses in Continuing Studies. You must apply for admission to degree programs through the Office of Admissions. - What do I get when I complete a course?
For non-credit certificate programs, students will receive a certificate upon completion of the full program. To qualify, students must sign the attendance record at each class and can miss no more than one class per course. For all other courses or workshops, students may choose to receive an official letter verifying their attendance if they met the above requirements. - Will the courses I take in Continuing Studies affect my GPA at OCAD?
Non-degree, non-credit courses taken in Continuing Studies will not affect your GPA for any degree studies at OCAD. - As an international student, do I need a Canadian Study Permit to take a course in Continuing Studies?
For classes 6 months or less, you do not need a Canadian study permit. Non-credit Continuing Studies classes do not entitle you to qualify for a student visa. For more information refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. - How many students are in each class?
Class size varies. Studio-based classes generally have 15 to 20 students and lecture-based classes generally have 20 to 30 students. It is recommended that you register early to avoid disappointment. - How do I register?
You can register online, in-person, by fax or by mail. To register online, click on the registration link under the course description. To register in-person, download the Continuing Studies Registration Form (under the course description), print it, then take it or fax it to the Cashier’s office. Payment can be made in person at the Cashier's office by cash, Interac, cheque, Visa, MasterCard or money order, Monday to Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (please note summer closing time of 4:00 p.m.). The Cashier is located at 115 McCaul Street, Level 1 (basement). The Cashier’s office will issue you a receipt. To register by mail, mail a completed registration form and cheque or money order for the total cost of tuition, material fee, and 5% GST to Continuing Studies Registration, c/o Cashiers office, OCAD, 115 McCaul Street, M5T 1W1. Please note, you are not registered for the class until we have received your payment. - Is there a deadline for registration?
There are no deadlines for registration in our courses. You can register right up to the first day of the course, provided space is available. We receive and process all applications on a first-come, first-served basis. - When will I get my course location? Your course location is provided to you at the time of registration. Location information appears on your receipt which is emailed to you after you register for a class. An OCAD campus map is available online at campus wayfinding.
- Can I audit courses in Continuing Studies?
Auditing is not allowed for Continuing Studies courses. - Can I attend the first class to see if I like it before I register?
You must have registered and paid for a course in full before you can attend any classes. - Can I cancel my registration or withdraw from a class and receive a refund?
To cancel your registration and receive a full refund (minus an administration fee of 15%), you must fill out the Continuing Studie Course Cancelation Form and email continuingstudies@ocad.ca, mail Ontario College of Art and Design Office of Continuing Studies Toronto, ON M5T 1W1 or bring it to the Office of Continuing Studies, 1320, 113 McCaul, 3th floor. The form must be received 5 business days prior to the first class. Material fees are not refundable. A refund will be issued and mailed to you. If you paid by credit card, a refund will be issued to your credit card. If you paid by cheque or cash, a refund cheque will be issued and mailed to you. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks to process. - Can I withdraw from a course and receive a refund once classes have started?
Once classes have started, students cannot receive a refund for classes shorter than 7 weeks. For classes longer then 7 weeks, students can officially withdraw after the first week and receive a refund for 50% of tuition paid. Note that non-attendance does not constitute a notice of withdrawal, nor does notification to the instructor. To withdraw from a class, students must fill out the Continuing Studies Course Cancelation Form and mail, drop off or email it to the Office of Continuing Studies. The form must be received prior to the 2nd class. Material fees are not refundable. If you paid by credit card, a refund will be issued to your credit card. If you paid by cheque or cash, a refund cheque will be issued and mailed to you. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks to process. - What happens if my class is canceled?
Every effort is made to run the class as scheduled. The class may be canceled due to lack of enrollment or other issues. If it is necessary to cancel a course, every effort is made to telephone or email enrolled students. If you enroll in a course that is subsequently canceled, you may transfer to another section of that course, if an alternate is available, or you may receive a full refund. If you paid by credit card, a refund will be issued to your credit card. If you paid by cheque or cash, a refund cheque will be issued and mailed to you. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks to process. - Can I get a tax receipt for a Continuing Studies Course?
Tuition for courses taken at the postsecondary level that add up to more than $100 may be claimed as credit on your personal income tax return. Students will receive a receipt upon purchase and tuition fees may be claimed by completing Form T2202A. For more information, please refer to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. - Will I be issued an OCAD Student card?
Continuing Studies students will not be issued OCAD student cards. Your Registration Confirmation letter will serve as proof of Continuing Studies status, so keep it with you at all times while on campus. You may be asked to provide photo ID together with the Registration Confirmation letter. - Can I take books out of the library?
Your Continuing Studies registration does not come with library circulation privileges. You may however, purchase a Special Membership from the Library Circulation Desk for a fee of $100/year; $50/6 months or $25/3 months. Students must provide the Library Circulation Desk with the Registration Confirmation letter to obtain a Special Membership card. - Can I print materials at the OCAD Service Bureau?
Yes, you may print materials at the OCAD Service Bureau. Preprogrammed photocopy cards (in small denominations) will be for sale to Continuing Studies students at the Cashier's Office in the basement of 115 McCaul. Please visit: http://www.ocad.ca/page105.aspx for complete information on printing services and acceptable file formats. - Can I use the art and design studios and computer labs outside of scheduled class times?
Continuing Studies students will not be allowed to use the art and design studios or computer labs outside of scheduled class time.
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