Putting it in Perspective Applying to College and/or University In Ontario 2015-2016

Two Key Organizations: OCAS- Ontario College Application Service OUAC- Ontario Universities’ Application Center 60 Corporate Court Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3 170 Research Lane N1G 5E2 519-763-4725 519-823-1940 1-888-892-2228

OCAS & OUAC -Prepares materials to research and application www.ontariocolleges.ca -Sends/prepares materials for research and application www.electronicinfo.ca www.ouac.on.ca -Receives data from high school in November, February, April & July -Receives application and application fee but has no part in admission decisions

The Flow of Information Student OCAS OUAC Colleges Universities

The High School Role in the Preparation Phase College University -Flags students in preparation for the 1st Transmission of Data -Facilitates College visits -Facilitates University visits -CIP opportunity St. Lawrence (Cornwall) Oct. 6 *Permission form required *cost $5.00 -UIP opportunity *October 29 – St. Thomas High School -Putting it in Perspective presentation reviewing research tools, application process, financial information -Conducts Application help sessions

College & University Visits School Date Time Location Western University Tuesday, Sept. 15 12:00 Outside Guidance Ottawa University Thursday, Sept. 17 9:20 Room 209 Brock University Tuesday, Sept. 29 Carleton University Friday, Oct. 2 9:15 C.I.P. (College Information Program) Tuesday, Oct. 6 8:00 St. Lawrence College (Cornwall) Algonquin College Tuesday, Oct. 27 9:45 U.I.P. (University Information Program) Thursday, Oct. 29 St. Thomas Aquinas St. Lawrence College Monday, Nov. 2 Canadore College Lakehead University Wednesday, Nov. 11 Trent University Thursday, Nov. 17

Requirements for College 30 Credits (OSSD) 40 Hours of Community Service ENG 4C or Eng 4U *Colleges do not pro-rate marks Program Prerequisites **Carefully review your Status Sheet

Requirements for University Application 30 Credits 40 Hours of Community Service Eng 4U + 5 other grade 12 U or M level credits Program Prerequisites **Carefully review your Status Sheet

Application to College Access to online application system begins in October www.ontariocolleges.ca Go to: APPLY CREATE AN ACCOUNT (one time only) LOG IN (to access account once made) February 1st , 2016 – Deadline for equal consideration Students require their OEN (Ontario Education Number) found on a Report Card, Status Sheet, or from Student Services.

Application Fees for College $95.00 for application to 5 programs. No more that 3 programs at 1 college. All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. Credit Card payments are preferred. Applications will not be forwarded to colleges until full payment has been received by OCAS. Partial payments will not be processed. Payment must be in Canadian funds.

Application to University November – OUAC will receive 1st transmission file of student data including grade 11 marks, and begin processing PIN numbers (access codes for the online application system) which are sent to the high school. Access online application tool at www.ouac.on.ca Students apply as Undergraduate Applicants using the OUAC 101 application. January 13th, 2016 – Deadline to submit application.

Application Fees for University $150.00 for application to 3 programs. $50.00 for each additional choice. *Remember to consider alternate offers of admission. All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail. Credit card payments are preferable. Applications will not be forwarded to universities until full payment has been received by OUAC. Partial payments will not be processed. Payment must be in Canadian funds.

Out of Province Applications Applications for out-of-province schools can be found at individual web-sites. Be aware that deadlines may differ from Ontario schools. OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario secondary students who have applied through the OUAC: Acadia Bishop’s U of British Columbia U of Calgary Concordia Dalhousie McGill U of New Brunswick Saint Mary’s University Simon Fraser University U of Victoria RMC is NOT part of OUAC’s processing service. A separate form along with additional application materials must be obtained from a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. www.rmc-cmr.ca

Reviewing Important Dates for College The Fall of 2015 – Research programs, attend college presentations, go to CIP, visit college campuses and open houses, research scholarship opportunities, go to websites for schools of interest October 2015 – Application site available at www.ontariocolleges.ca February 1, 2016 – Application deadline for equal consideration. Applications to highly competitive programs must be received by this date. May 1, 2016 – Most common deadline for confirming an offer of admission. Log in to your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer

Reviewing Important Dates for University The Fall of 2015 – Research programs, attend university presentations, go to UIP, visit university campuses and open houses, research scholarship opportunities, go to websites for schools of interest January 13, 2016 – deadline to submit completed application to OUAC. Apply early at www.ouac.on.ca and use the OUAC 101 application. Be aware of additional admissions information!!!! February 5, 2016 – Recommended last date to submit all information and changes to OUAC! May 27, 2016 – latest date all high school applicants can expect a response from an Ontario University. June 1, 2016 – earliest date students are required to respond to offers of admission and commit financially

$$$$$$$$$$$ Always check the Morning Announcements and Scholarship Binder Use www.ontariocolleges and www.electronicinfo Go to individual college and university sites Search the internet through tools such as www.studentawards.com Look into Personal Loans through the bank Apply to OSAP(Ontario Student Assistance Program) at www.osap.gov.on.ca available at the beginning of May