1. Applying to College and University

2. OSSD Requirements + Transcript
30 credits
Literacy Requirement
40 Community Service Hours (to be submitted ASAP)
Updated and accurate transcript?
Confirm that you are enrolled in or have already completed specific prerequisite courses for your University and College programs of interest

3. English Language Requirements
In Canada less than 4 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL or IELTS)
Application will not be considered until test results have been received
Research now (test dates, locations, times)
Online practice test

4. Gathering Information (College)
College Program
School/
Campus
OCAS Program Code
Admission Requirements
Program Start Date
Business Admin.
(co-op)
1st choice
Humber/
Lakeshore
20091
OSSD; ENG4C/4U; Gr. 12 C/U math or Gr. 11 M/U math;
2 additional Gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses
Sept. 2018
2nd choice
North Toronto
02511

5. Gathering Information (University)
University Program
School/
Campus
OUAC Program Code
Admission Requirements
Degree
Business Administration and Financial Mathematics
1st choice
Laurier/
Waterloo
UBF
OSSD; Low 90s;
One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%;
MHF4U and MCV4U at 80% each
BBA/BA
Business Administration (Honours)
2nd choice UB
OSSD; High 80s;
MHF4U at 70%; One of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%
BBA

6. What you need to apply to College
Valid and appropriate account
RHSS school number –
Your OEN and student number (found on your report card)
Your home mailing address (including your postal code)
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $95 fee (5 program choices; max. of 3 per school)
Program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and codes)

7. Applying to College www.ontariocolleges.ca Select ‘Apply’
Create your account
Video – applying to Ontario Colleges
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Other Resources:
ontariocolleges.ca Mobile App

8. What you need to apply to University
Valid and appropriate account
RHSS school number –
Your OUAC PIN (from Counselling)
Your student number
Your home mailing address (including your postal code)
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $150 fee (3 program choices); $50 for each add. choice
Program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and codes)

9. University Applications – New for 2017-2018
Applicants will pay for all program choices
If an applicant drops a choice and replaces it with a new choice, the new choice will incur a $50 charge (unless it is at the same university)

10. Applying to University
Select ‘Undergrad (101)’ Current Ontario high school students
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ box
Click on ‘Create my OUAC Profile’
Video – University application process
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11. Application Dates (2017/2018) College: University: Apply early!
October – online application opens
February 1st – equal consideration deadline (especially for highly competitive programs!)
University:
November – online application opens
January 17th (11:59pm) – equal consideration deadline
February 6th – recommended last date to submit all info to OUAC (including university and program changes)
Apply early!

12. Offers of Admission College:
Early offers of admission begin Feb. 1st (must confirm through
May 1st – deadline to confirm acceptance
June – first semester tuition due (check offer package for details)
University:
Early offers of admission begin February for strong candidates
May 29th – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through
June 1st – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment
Check regularly (even SPAM folder)!

13. How will I know if I am accepted to College or University?
OCAS/OUAC online will show your acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates.
Colleges/Universities will mail/ you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered.

14. What does ‘conditional’ mean?
You still need to complete all OSSD requirements
Your average grade must stay the same or increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn)
University/College Applied Degree Programs - You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits
You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program
You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required
You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)

15. Keep Organized
Create a paper or electronic filing system so each University/College has a separate file
Keep ALL correspondence from that University/College choice as you may need it later (supplementary applications, residence applications, etc.)

16. Other Important Points
Gr. 12 Exit Survey on myBlueprint must be completed in order to get your OUAC PIN.
OUAC PINs will be handed mid-November, during both lunches in the atrium.
You must present your student card + evidence of your Gr. 12 Exit Survey completion

17. For more information…
Join our new Guidance ‘Google Classroom’ Code – 8ogsnw or cttxcbc

18. Questions?