This event is for students admitted to the undergraduate Architectural Studies (BAAS) program at the Daniels Faculty for September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Meet faculty members and future classmates (and the robot!)

• Explore the Daniels Building through a tour with faculty, staff and students

•  Experience final reviews happening in the Main Hall

• Learn more about next steps and student life at Daniels

Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

If you wish to attend this event, pre-registration is mandatory (1 guest allowed per applicant).

Register here.

Applications are open in programs across the Daniels Faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Undergraduate Programs

Review admission requirements for undergraduate programs here. 

• Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies

Deadline to Apply

1. January 15, 2025: Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC)
2. February 3, 2025: One Idea and documents final deadline

Submissions are due by 11:59pm (EST; Eastern Standard Time).

Graduate Programs

Review admission requirements for the Daniels Faculty's graduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and visual studies here.

• Master of Architecture 
• Master of Landscape Architecture 
• Master of Urban Design 
• Master of Visual Studies
• Post-Professional Master of Architecture
• Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture

Deadline to Apply

1. January 6, 2025: You must make your application payment and submit all transcripts electronically by this date. Note: Transcripts are uploaded only after the payment is made.
2. January 13, 2025: You must submit all other supporting documents (Letters of Reference, CV, Statement of Interest, Portfolio, and Writing Sample(s)) by this date.

Submissions are due by 11:59pm (EST; Eastern Standard Time)

PhD and Forestry Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (PhD)

1. December 10, 2024: You must make your application payment and submit all transcripts electronically by this date. Note: Transcripts are uploaded only after the payment is made.
2. December 16, 2024: You must submit all other supporting documents (Letters of Reference, CV, Research Proposal, Portfolio, and Writing Sample(s)) by this date.

Master of Forest Conservation, Master of Science in Forestry and Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD)

1. Early Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

2. Early Application Supporting Documents Deadline: January 13, 2025

3. Final Application Deadline: March 28, 2025

Graduate Open House

Watch the 2024 Graduate Open House sessions on the Faculty's YouTube channel.

Interested applicants are invited to a virtual open house to learn more about the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (ALD PhD) program at the Daniels Faculty. 

The ALD PhD is a rigorous interdisciplinary program that trains students to pursue research of the highest academic standard across a spectrum of built environmental practices.  

Following an overview with Professor and PhD Director Claire Zimmerman, we will break into three rooms based on different streams within the program:

• Building Science 
• Computation
• History and Theory of Architecture and Landscape, Visual Studies 

The application process is now open! The deadline to apply is December 10, 2024. Learn more about Graduate Admissions.

The Fall Campus Day open house at U of T St. George is your best opportunity to explore our downtown campus. You’ll be able to tour buildings and facilities, attend information sessions, talk to students and professors, learn about courses, programs and services and see our residence buildings. University staff will be available to talk to you about the process of applying to U of T and answer other admissions questions that you may have.

In addition to activities across campus, the Daniels Faculty will host info sessions for prospective students interested in our undergraduate Architectural Studies and Visual Studies programs, as well as tours of the Daniels Building at 1 Spadina Crescent. 

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m
Shaping Atmospheres Exhibition
Location: Architecture + Design Gallery 

10 – 11 a.m.
Guided Tours of the Daniels Building

11 – 11:10 a.m.     
Introduction to the Daniels Faculty with Paula Rayson, Faculty Registrar & Director, Student Services
Location: Main Hall

11:10 – 11:30 a.m.     
Everything you need to know about applying to the Daniels Faculty for Undergraduate Studies with Kevin Lowther, Assistant Registrar, International & Recruitment
Location: Main Hall

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.     

• Info Session + Q&A with Assistant Professor Peter Sealy: Honours Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
  Location: Main Hall
   

• Info Session + Q&A with Assistant Professor Gareth Long: Honours Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies
  Location: TBD

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.     
Student Social + Q&A with Faculty, Staff, and Current Students
Location: Main Hall and the Commons

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Self-Guided Building Tours 

Join the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design for our Graduate Open House. Learn about our graduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, visual studies and forest conservation, plus how to prepare for the application process and information on funding, financial aid and awards. There will also be sessions about the Faculty's research stream programs: PhD in Architecture, Landscape, and Design, Master of Science in Forestry and PhD in Forestry.

We welcome all prospective graduate students to join these sessions and learn more about what makes the Daniels Faculty at the University of Toronto an exciting place to further your education and launch your future career.

Watch the 2024 Graduate Open House sessions on YouTube.

Tuesday, November 5

All in-person sessions will take place in the Main Hall (DA170) of the Daniels Building (1 Spadina Crescent).

12:00-1:00 p.m. Admissions and Financial Aid

• Presented by Alex Schmidt, Recruitment and Admissions Associate, and Elizabeth Gibson, Associate Registrar, Financial Aid & Awards

• Learn more about the application process and requirements, as well as funding opportunities during your graduate studies at the University of Toronto. 

2:00-3:00 p.m. Master of Architecture (MARC) Program 

• Presented by Associate Professor Wei-Han Vivian Lee, Director of the Master of Architecture (MARC) program

3:00-4:00 p.m. Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Program

• Presented by Associate Professor Elise Shelley, Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program

4:00-5:00 p.m. Master of Visual Studies (MVS) Program 

• Presented by Assistant Professor Gareth Long, Director of the Visual Studies program

5:00-6:00 p.m. Portfolio Workshop

Thursday, November 7

9:30-10:30 a.m. Master of Urban Design (MUD) and the Post-Professional Master of Architecture and Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture Programs

• Location: Online | Register in advance
• Presented by Professor Mason White, Director of the Master of Urban Design and the Post-Professional Master of Architecture and Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture programs

3:00-4:00 p.m. Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) and PhD in Forestry 

• Location: Online | Register in advance
• Presented by Associate Professor John Caspersen, Director of the Master of Science in Forestry and Forestry PhD programs

Friday, November 8

3:30-5:30 p.m. PhD in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (ALD)

• Location: Online | Register in advance
• Presented by Professor Claire Zimmerman, Director of the ALD PhD program
• See more details.

Welcome to the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. We can't wait to welcome you to campus this September! As a new student, we know that there is a lot of new information to learn, so we have put together a handbook and a series of virtual presentations to help you transition to university life.

These presentations will help prepare you to understand degree and program requirements, learn about steps in course enrolment, learn about fees and finances, and find out about the resources and opportunities for your new academic journey.

Academics: What you need to know about your first year   

Wednesday, July 3

In this session, you’ll learn the basics of being a Daniels student. You will be introduced to the Daniels programs of study & degree requirements, gain an understanding of course enrolment, and learn about services that will support your success. 

Download the Pre-recorded Presentation here.

Financial Fundamentals

Thursday, July 4

In this session, you will learn about budgeting for the upcoming academic year and about potential sources of funding support. 

Download the first of two Pre-recorded Presentations here.

Download the second of two Pre-recorded Presentations here.

Q&A with Visual Studies Director + ORSS Staff

Monday, July 8, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EST 

In this live Zoom session, you'll meet Assistant Professor Gareth Long, Director of the Visual Studies programs at the Daniels Faculty. Gareth will provide an overview of the BAVS program and answer your questions. Staff from the Office of the Registrar + Student Services (ORSS) will also be available.

Recording of session will be posted here soon. 

Q&A with Architectural Studies Director + ORSS Staff

Tuesday, July 9, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EST 

In this live Zoom session, you'll meet Assistant Professor Peter Sealy, Director of the Architectural Studies program at the Daniels Faculty. Peter will provide an overview of the BAAS program, including the three streams, and answer your questions. Staff from the Office of the Registrar + Student Services (ORSS) will also be available. 

Recording of session will be posted here soon.

Academic: Transfer Credits 

Wednesday, July 10, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EST 

Curious about transfer credits? This live Zoom session is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn how to best plan your academic studies.

Recording of session will be posted here soon.

AMA: Current Students + Recent Alumni

Monday, July 29, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EST   

Led by students, this Ask Me Anything session will provide you with a glimpse into the student experience at the Daniels Faculty.

In this live session, you'll learn about peer programs like Orientation and Mentorship, and how getting involved and meeting new people can help you transition to university life. And of course, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have been wanting to ask a current student! 

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 832 5023 0355
Passcode: 930649

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83250230355?pwd=9qxYeAoZP4qKFoiavREy2BVlwJ66Bo.1

Daniels Workshop is a free, two-week introductory class open to all incoming MARC, MLA, and MUD graduate students, but geared towards students with limited knowledge in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design.

The 2025 Daniels Workshop will take place July 30-August 15. The schedule will be published this summer. Instructor: Kara Verbeek 

The class takes the form of a seminar with the scope to introduce students to:

• the studio-format philosophy, pedagogy, and community;
• the essential terminology, with associated concepts, in the design practice;
• the necessary skills in object observation and subject representation;
• the roles and work principles of a graduate student at Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design.

The general tone of the class is one based on co-activities and intensive discussions. In-class sessions are complemented by site visits to public spaces, buildings, and design offices.

Register here.

Your @utoronto email is preferred for registration but not required. 

Please register by Friday, July 25, 2025.

UPDATE: The Graduate Open House sessions from November 7-8 are now available on the Daniels Faculty's YouTube channel.

Join the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design for our Graduate Open House. Learn about our graduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, visual studies and forest conservation, plus how to prepare for the application process and information on funding, financial aid and awards. There will also be sessions about the Faculty's research stream programs: PhD in Architecture, Landscape, and Design, Master of Science in Forestry and PhD in Forestry.

We welcome all prospective graduate students to join these sessions and learn more about what makes the Daniels Faculty at the University of Toronto an exciting place to further your education and launch your future career.

Please register for Graduate Open House in advance. For online sessions, please note that additional registration is required and you can do so in the corresponding zoom link. All events are in Eastern Standard Time. Recordings of the sessions will be made available.

In addition to the Graduate Open House sessions (detailed schedule below), we invite you to join us for a tour of the Daniels Building on Tuesday, November 7. Please meet outside of the Office of the Registrar and Student Services (DA100), near the east side entrance to the Daniels Building. Advance registration is recommended, but not required.

• 12 p.m. Building Tour Registration 
• 1 p.m. Building Tour Registration 
• 2 p.m. Building Tour Registration 
• 3 p.m. Building Tour Registration 

Tuesday, November 7 

All in-person sessions will take place in the Daniels Building (1 Spadina Crescent).

9:00 a.m. Master of Urban Design (MUD) and the Post-Professional Master of Architecture and Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture Programs

• Location: Online (zoom)
• Presented by Professor Mason White, Director of the Master of Urban Design and the Post-Professional Master of Architecture and Post-Professional Master of Landscape Architecture programs

10:10 a.m. Introduction to the Daniels Faculty Graduate Programs 

• Location: In-person (DA170)
• Presented by Alex Schmidt, Assistant Registrar, Admissions
• Learn more about the application process and requirements.

11:10 a.m. Funding, Financial Aid, and Awards 

• Location: In-person (DA170)
• Presented by Bianca Novielli, Associate Registrar, Financial Aid & Awards
• Learn more about various awards and funding opportunities during your graduate studies at the University of Toronto. 

1:10 p.m. Master of Architecture (MARC) Program 

• Location: In-person (DA170)
• Presented by Assistant Professor Adrian Phiffer, Director of the Master of Architecture (MARC) program

2:10 p.m. Master of Visual Studies (MVS) Program 

• Location: In-person (DA200)
• Presented by Assistant Professor Jean-Paul Kelly, Director of the Master of Visual Studies program

3:10 p.m. Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Program

• Location: In-person (DA170)
• Presented by Associate Professor Elise Shelley, Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program

Wednesday, November 8 

11:00 a.m. PhD in Architecture, Landscape, and Design (ALD)

• Online (zoom)
• Presented by Assistant Professor Peter Sealy, Interim Director of the ALD PhD Program and Markus Peterson, Assistant Registrar, Research-based Programs (MScF, PhD)

12:00 p.m. Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) and PhD in Forestry 

• Online (zoom)
• Presented by Associate Professor John Caspersen, Director of the Master of Science in Forestry and Forestry PhD programs and Markus Peterson, Assistant Registrar, Research-based Programs (MScF, PhD)

Thursday, November 16 

3:00 p.m. Master of Forest Conservation (MFC)

• In-person (ES 1016B, Earth Sciences Centre) and online. 
• Presented by Assistant Professor Sally Krigstin, MFC Program Coordinator
•  For further zoom, dial-in or other access, contact Laura Lapchinski, Program Administrator, at laura.lapchinski@daniels.utoronto.ca.
• Recordings of the sessions will be made available.
• For more information, please visit the Daniels Forestry website. 

This seven-day intensive workshop will introduce graduate students with a well-rounded knowledge of Autodesk Revit tools and techniques. The practical skills will be established around content creation, data management and representation. These techniques will be provided by using careful studies of a residential building precedent.

The workshop will run online, and contains lectures as well as tutorials in the morning followed by work sessions on the case study between individual students and TAs during the afternoon session from Monday to Friday. The morning session will be recorded and provided to the students.

The workshop is highly recommended for the 2nd and 3rd year MARC and MLA students to build their technical skills. That would help them to better understand design development and documentation in the building industry.

Cost - $275.00 CAD

Register here

Please register by Friday, August 2, 2024

Join us from 5:00pm  in The Main Hall, on the ground floor of One Spadina (access on the east side of the building).

Our Dean, Professor Juan Du, will provide a brief welcome overview of our faculty. At 5:30pm, hear from the Directors of your program as they provide a brief welcome overview of our faculty. You will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with current faculty, students and staff. More information regarding your next steps will also be available. Light refreshments will be served.

Register here.

For those available to visit earlier, please feel free to take a self-guided tour of the Daniels Faculty building.