1. Grade 12 Assembly

2. Are you on track to Graduate?

3. Pathway Options after Secondary
School-to-work
Apprenticeship
College
University

4. School-To-Work & Apprenticeships
Visit Ontario Skills Passport (OSP)
Consider A
Dual Credit Program or Co-op
Check out the Board’s website
for the extensive list of options

5. University/College Application Process
There are two centers for your applications:
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). Website –
Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Website –
This is where you begin
PIN # REQUIRED
No PIN # Needed

6. What You Will Find Links to all schools in Ontario
Information about programs (prerequisites and averages)
Dates and deadlines
How to go about applying
Scholarships and Awards
Information regarding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Accessibility for Students with disabilities

7. The Application Process
Visit OCAS and OUAC websites to gather information about Programs you are interested in
Understanding Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
See your Guidance Counsellor if you need more information
Once you apply, OUAC and/or OCAS will activate your file and send it to the universities and/or colleges that you have listed in your application

8. University Application Website
101 Resources
eINFO Website
Application Guide
University Information Program
101 Important Dates
101 How-to Videos
Collaborative University and College Programs
101 Common Questions
Links to Ontario Universities
101 Winter and Spring Entry

9. College Application Website
How to Apply to an Ontario College
Skilled Trades
Admission Requirements
Important Dates
Immigrant Applicants
Application Fees
International Applicants
Transcripts
Offers of Admission
Program Types
Transfer Credits
Highly Competitive Programs
e-Materials

10. Notable Information
You do not dictate “early offers of admission”. They find you.
Competitive programs may look at grade 11 marks to get an idea of a student’s performance potential.
Some universities and colleges may send you a conditional offer of acceptance.
PLEASE NOTE: offers are conditional, you must maintain your average and successfully complete requirements.

11. Notable Information
We send your grades in February and again in early May – after the midterm grades of second semester
In early July, we send your final grades. You cannot start university or college without your diploma
The Admission Information Service(AIS) is available June to August 2018 for those who do not receive an offer of Admission to find other possible openings at other Ontario Universities

12. These fees are non-refundable
Notable Information
Costs this Year
The cost for Applying to Ontario Universities is $150. That allows you to apply to 3 schools. An additional Choice Fee is $50 per choice
The cost for Allying to Ontario Colleges is $95.00 That allows you to apply to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college)
These fees are non-refundable

13. IMPORTANT Dates to Remember for University Applications
University applications are due January 11th, 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST
February 6, Recommended last date for students to submit all information to the OUAC to be considered for early admission. This information includes university and program changes and additional active choices. Again – THEY FIND YOU
May 26, 2018 – last date you can expect an offer of admission

14. IMPORTANT Dates to Remember for College Applications
October Access to the online college applications (ontariocolleges.ca).
Late November, 2017—Application data sent to the Colleges
February 1, 2018 – Deadline for College applications equal consideration
May 1, 2018 –Latest date to confirm acceptance

15. Thinking Of Applying Outside of Ontario?
You must do the research and ensure that you meet the requirements
You must obtain an application (download from website) and submit with fee
Guidance can assist with transcripts and reference letters
If applying to the U.S.A. you must also write the SAT. There is a cost to each time you write

16. Other Important Dates to Remember
Ontario Universities’ Fair
September 22-24
@ the Metro Convention Centre
Loyola’s Post-Secondary Fair
October :30 -8:30
@ Loyola
Ontario College Information Fair
October 24th & 25th
@ the Enercare Place

17. Other Important Dates to Remember
Student Life Expo
October 28th & the Metro Convention Centre
Universities, Colleges, Scholarships, Careers,
Travel, Technology, Healthy Living,
Skilled Trades, Pathways, Presentations,
Free Samples And Much More!