1. HOW TO APPLY TO ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES and/or COLLEGES
Harold M. Brathwaite
Secondary School

2. INTRODUCTION HB Guidance Counsellors Mr. Koene Ms. Chaudhery
Mr. Walker

3. The purpose of today’s workshop is to inform students of the OUAC /OCAS online application process.
Recommended Steps:
1. Determine your graduation status
2. Research and select appropriate destinations for post secondary education
3. Understand the application process for university (OUAC) and college (OCAS).

4. Check Your Status Sheet
Check your O.S.S.D. requirements:
Credit Count (30 credits: 18 compulsory and 12 optional selections)
Community Involvement (40 Hrs)
OSSLT/OLC4O0 (Literacy Test or Course)
Confirm that you are enrolled in or have already completed specific prerequisite courses for your University (Six 4U and or 4M courses) and College (ENG4C + OSSD)

5. Research and Choose Appropriate Destinations for Post Secondary Education
Utilize resources in Student Services such as post secondary calendars and print resources
Conduct research using
and others
Consult with your parents, teachers, and guidance counsellors as needed to assist with finalizing your decisions

6. Understand the application process for University
Apply to all Ontario Universities online through OUAC at
Visit the eInfo site for research
OUAC Passwords will soon be available in Student Services. Listen for announcements

7. Information You Will Need Before Starting Your Application
A valid & appropriate account to communicate with the application centre.
The HB school number for OUAC
Your OUAC Password
Your address and postal code
A Credit Card or other means to pay for the application.
Knowledge of the programs that you are applying for

8. OUAC Demonstration www.ouac.on.ca
Select “(OUAC 101) Current Year Ontario Secondary School Students”
Select “101 Online Application” and then select “Create Profile”
Or Select “Browse Programs” to do research
You may now apply online or do research

9. Understand the application process for College
Apply to all Ontario Colleges online through OCAS at
Select “Apply Now" and “Sign Up" You will create your own username and password

10. Information You Will Need Before Starting Your Application
A valid & appropriate account to communicate with the application centre.
The HB school number for OCAS
Your address and postal code
A Credit Card or other information to pay for the application.
Knowledge of Programs that you are applying for

11. OCAS Demonstration www.ocas.on.ca Select “Apply Now”
Under the heading “Sign Up”, you may create a new account
Or to do research, select “Programs” from the home page and then select a college or a key word
You may now apply online or do research

12. Create a BACKUP PLAN
Plan for your first choice of destination/program, and have a backup plan ready. Your backup plan(s) may be to:
Apply to a different university and/or college
Apply to alternate programs of study
Consider an apprenticeship program
Plan work, travel, or other learning experiences

13. Frequently Asked Questions…
What is the application deadline?
OUAC: Apply by January 16th, 2019 for equal consideration.
OCAS: February 1st, 2019 for equal consideration

14. …Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for my application?
Yes!
OUAC: $ for 3 choices and $50.00 for each additional choice
OCAS: $95.00 for five choices

15. OUAC Please Note!!!!
If you make changes to programs that you have paid for, you will be charged $50 for each change.
Make sure of your choices before you pay or you will be required to pay additional fees for changes.

16. …Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pay for my selections?
a) Credit Card online (processed immediately)
b) Telephone with Credit Card (processed fairly quickly)
c) Money Order or Cheque (takes longer to process)

17. …Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get my P.I.N. for my University application?
From Student Services! Pick up your PIN by signing it out with a staff member in Student Services before school, on your lunch or after school (November arrival).
Remember to record your P.I.N. to prevent problems if you forget it!

18. …Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if I’m accepted to University?
OUAC online will show your acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates.
Universities will mail you a letter stating
that a conditional acceptance is offered.
Note: Conditional means that your average grade must stay the same or increase! Even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being recinded.

19. …Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if I’m 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.
Note: Conditional means that your average grade must stay the same or increase! Even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn.

20. Important Dates - University
May 29, 2019 – The latest date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario University with:
an offer of admission
a refusal
or a deferral pending the receipt of specific additional information

21. …Important Dates - University
June 3, 2019 – The earliest date by which Ontario Universities may require a response to an offer of admission.
Note: This allows students time to receive responses from all Universities before accepting or turning down an offer of admission.

22. Important Dates - College
Feb. 1st - Earliest release of offers by colleges
May 1st – Last date you must confirm your acceptance of an offer of admission
Mid-June – Earliest date colleges may require payment of tuition fees.

23. We Recommend that All students
Apply Early!
The online application sites often are overloaded and may crash during the last few days before the deadline. Start and complete your application as soon as possible

24. Keep Organized
Create a 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)

25. Final thoughts…
If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.
-Thomas Edison
Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for it.
-Edith Wharton