2026 Incoming Student Information

Updated March 4, 2025
Welcome to FIFSW
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW). We hope you will accept our offer and join us this fall.
We know that once you’ve accepted your offer of admission, you’ll be excited to start a new stage of your life. But we also understand that you have much to do before September — and so many questions! How do I choose my courses? When do I pay my fees? What awards are available? How do I find housing? The Student Services and Registrar’s Office is here to guide you through the planning and preparation of arriving at the University, all the way through to graduation.
Please use this website as your first-stop resource. Throughout the summer we will continue to add timely information and resources to guide you on your journey, so check back often for updates.
Next steps
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Coming soon
Check back often as new information will continue to be added to guide your arrival to FIFSW.
- MSW program options
- PhD program information
- MSW Practicum Information
- Funding and awards
- Course enrolment
- Pay to register
Important dates
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Visit our dates & deadlines page for a full list of dates regarding course enrolments, registration, holidays, and more.
| Date | Event | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks after offer letter date | Deadline accept or decline offer of admission | All |
| 4 weeks after offer letter date | Deadline to pay the deposit to secure admission | All – international students |
| February 24, 2026 | Ontario Graduate Scholarships application deadline | All – international students |
| March 2, 2026 | Ontario Graduate Scholarships application deadline | All – domestic students |
| April 20, 2026 | Summer courses commence | MSW Advanced Standing optional Summer starters |
| April 2026 TBC | Welcome Session (virtual) | PhD |
| June 1, 2026 | Deadline to pay the deposit to secure admission | All – domestic students |
| September 9, 2026 | Social Work conference (in person) | MSW Two-Year |
| September 10-11, 2026 | Orientation; Indigenous Learnings Workshop; and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Workshop (in person) – Mandatory | MSW Two-Year and MSW Advanced Standing |
| September 10-11, 2026 (TBC) | New Student Orientation (in person) | PhD |
| September 14, 2026 | Fall classes commence | All |
| September 16, 2026 | Practicum (SWK4702Y Practicum II) commences | MSW Advanced Standing |