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Canada's Top Art & Design University.
OCAD University (www.ocadu.ca) is Canada’s “university of imagination.” The University, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration a
Keep OCAD U close to your heart! 💖
This year, Alumni Relations (OCAD U Alumni) is gifting all graduating students a custom OCAD U alum pin at Convocation on June 19th at Roy Thomson Hall. Keep the celebration going after the ceremony by sharing a photo with your pin using the hashtag for a chance to win a $150 Shop OCAD U gift card!
Congratulations and welcome to the OCAD U Alumni Community!
No more studio access is hitting hard 🥲
Hear what soon to be OCAD U grads say they’ll miss most as they get ready to turn the page and start their next chapter.
06/16/2026
OCAD U joins with Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown Polytechnic, TNG Community Services and Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre to launch a new initiative this fall to support health and well-being for more than 84,000 students.
Funded through a $591,675 grant from Ontario Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, the two-year initiative aims to increase awareness and access to mental health and substance use supports.
Read more: https://www.ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-leads-new-cross-sector-initiative-focused-student-well-being
06/15/2026
Four extraordinary voices in arts and culture will be recognized at OCAD University Convocation on June 19:
Arts visionary and advocate Rita Davies
Entrepreneur and digital trailblazer Joshua Greer
Award-winning journalist, author and filmmaker Tanya Talaga
Distinguished scholar and philanthropist Ash K. Prakash.
Through groundbreaking creative work, advocacy, and leadership, these honorary doctorate recipients have helped shape culture in Canada and around the world. Their impact reflects the values at the heart of OCAD U: creativity, community, and meaningful change.
Learn more about the 2026 honorary doctorate recipients: https://www.ocadu.ca/news/ocad-u-announces-2026-honorary-degree-recipients
06/12/2026
The countdown is on ⏳🎓
In just one week, we’ll celebrate the OCAD University graduating class of 2026 at Convocation!
From late nights in the studio to final critiques and everything in between, this moment is well earned. We’re excited to celebrate alongside this year’s grads, their friends, families and supporters. 💛
Tune in live at OCADU.ca/class-of-2026
06/11/2026
Join OCAD U’s Summer Artist & Mentor-in-Residence Erdem Taşdelen for a three-part masterclass series exploring storytelling through graphic design, moving image, and sound with THIRDSPACE Masterclasses: Staging Narratives 🎬🔊🖼️
Through hands-on workshops using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition, participants will explore speculative narratives and reimagined storytelling.
🗓️ Saturdays: July 4, 11 & 18
🕐 1 – 4 PM
Plus: Free Artist Talk by Erdem Tasdelen, marking the culmination of his two-month residency at OCAD U
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29
🕐 5 – 7 PM
Learn more + register: https://apply.ocadu.ca/portal/thirdspaceworkshops
06/10/2026
You've saved the inspiration 📌
You've thought about picking up a creative practice 💭
You've said, "One day, I'll make time for that."
Maybe this is your sign.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, reconnect with your creativity, or finally start that project you've been putting off, School of Continuing Studies at OCAD University offers courses designed for curious minds at every stage. Your next creative chapter could start with a single class.
Explore upcoming courses: https://continuingstudies.ocadu.ca/
It’s been about a month now since GradEx 111’s opening night 🥹
In the days leading up, students were hard at work setting up their works for the nearly 50,000 people who came by and took it all in.
Couldn’t make it in person? You can still experience the work of this year’s talented grads through our online exhibition, live now at the link in bio.
06/04/2026
Alumni installations, immersive projections, a fierce live auction, and a packed After Party transformed the Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design at the second annual . ✨
More than 300 artists and designers, collectors, industry leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate creativity and invest in the next generation of OCAD U talent. Together, we raised an incredible $420,000 in support of student bursaries!
Thank you to Gala Co-Chairs Amy Burstyn-Fritz and Jeff Hull for their leadership and support.
This remarkable evening would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor, The Darcy; After Party Sponsor, Forma by Great Gulf, Dream and Westdale; VIP Reception Sponsor, Forum; Auction Sponsor, Birch Hill Equity Partners; Supporting Sponsors, Nancy McCain & Bill Morneau and Hatch Ltd.; Auction Lot Sponsor, Holt Renfrew, as well as our In-Kind Sponsors.
🔗 Read the full recap, browse the photo gallery, and watch the highlight video: https://www.ocadu.ca/news/night-art-design-and-community-ocad-u-gala
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A year ago, Tanya (.estheliz) was preparing to start her journey in OCAD U’s Creative Writing program. After a year of workshops, creative projects, and exploring new perspectives, we checked back in to hear about the experience and how her writing has evolved along the way.
For Tanya, first year became a chance to grow more confident in her writing while being surrounded by people with completely different styles, ideas, and approaches to storytelling.
One project that stood out was creating a chapbook – a collection of poetry, prose, and other writing that brought together pieces she worked on throughout the year.
Looking ahead, Tanya is excited to dive deeper into the genres she loves most, especially fantasy writing, while continuing to explore other creative passions like music, film, and poetry.
Learn more about the Creative Writing program through our link in bio.
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Toronto, ON
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| Monday | 7:30am - 12am |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 12am |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 12am |
| Friday | 7:30am - 12am |
| Saturday | 8:45am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 12am |