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2026 Incoming Student Information

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Updated June 12, 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.

DateEventProgram
4 weeks after offer letter dateDeadline accept or decline offer of admissionAll
4 weeks after offer letter dateDeadline to pay the deposit to secure admissionAll – international students
February 24, 2026Ontario Graduate Scholarships application deadlineAll – international students
March 2, 2026Ontario Graduate Scholarships application deadlineAll – domestic students
April 20, 2026Summer courses commenceMSW Advanced Standing optional Summer starters
April 2026 TBCWelcome Session (virtual)PhD
June 1, 2026Deadline to pay the deposit to secure admissionAll – domestic students
September 2-4, 2026Orientation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Workshop (in person) – MandatoryMSW Two-Year and MSW Advanced Standing
September 3-4, 2026New Student Orientation (in person)PhD
September 9, 2026Fall classes commenceAll
September 9, 2026Practicum (SWK4702Y Practicum II) commencesMSW Advanced Standing
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