1. Applying to College

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 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. 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)

6. 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

7. Application Dates (2017/2018) College: Apply early!
October – online application opens
February 1st – equal consideration deadline (especially for highly competitive programs!)
Apply early!

8. 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)

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

10. 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 (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn)
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)

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

12. For more information…
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13. Questions?