1. Transition to Post-SEcondary
“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence” Colin Powell

2. WHAT DO I NEED TO GRADUATE
30 Credits compulsory
Everything you need to complete in order to graduate.
There are 3 major parts to earning an OSSD – first is your academic requirements
The government is in the process of making some changes to the diploma requirements but the number of credits will remain at 30 with 18 compulsory credits. Some courses which are now elective may be included as compulsory.

3. MORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Must complete 40 hours while in high school
LITERACY REQUIREMENT
Must successfully complete either the grade 10 literacy test written in March of grade 10 or the grade 12 Literacy course
2 additional requirements to graduate – community involvement
Strongly recommend that students attempt to complete their 40 hours before the beginning of grade 11. Don’t forget to bring in your completed forma
Must also successfully complete the literacy requirement
Get your hours in early – Due before June 1, 2019

4. Your Responsibility
It is your responsibility to know if you have the requirements to graduate and the requirements for post secondary. You will find that throughout this process you are taking responsibility for your future.

5. Post-Secondary Options
APPRENTICESHIPS
COLLEGE
COLLEGE
APPRENTICESHIPS
Highschool is designed to prepare you for 3 options: Work, University or College. Not one is more important than the other, thererore, not one deserves more planning than the others. Research is vital to success in any post-secondary option. Even travelling.
WORK
UNIVERSITY
WORK
UNIVERSITY

6. Why College? 1. Career 2. Practical Experiences 3. Cost effective
4. Personalized instruction
5. Diverse programs

7. COLLEGE
Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Programs(1-4 years)
Admission based on prerequisites plus gr. 11 and 12 courses
C, M, U, O courses accepted – not “E”
Please note OLC course doesn’t count as 4th English for post-secondary but it does for an OSSD.
Apply to OCAS (ontariocolleges.ca) by  Feb 1, 2019

8. Mandatory Requirements
COLLEGE
Pre-Health
Program
Over Subscribed
Non-academic
Mandatory Requirements

9. UNIVERSITY BA – Bachelor of Arts BSC – Bachelor of Science
Degree (4 yrs)
BA – Bachelor of Arts
BSC – Bachelor of Science
BASC- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
6 - 4U or 4M courses required including prerequisites
Apply to OUAC (ouac.on.ca)

10. Combo – College and University
Applied Degree (4 years)
Articulation Agreements
6  - 4U or 4M courses including prerequisites
Apply to OCAS or OUAC depending on program
See website for transfer agreements (ontransfer.ca)

11. More than one Pathway
CAREER

12. Nursing – different pathways
Nursing - BSc
4yr BSc Nursing
University 4 yrs
4yr BSc Nursing
College – 1st 2yrs
University – last 2yrs
College Pre-Health Nursing program
- 4yr BSc Nursing University 4 yrs

13. and Post Secondary Avoid dark, juvenile or offensive addresses
We live in a society that prefers to communicate electronically, however, the informal nature of electronic communication can be a problem. Universities, colleges are businesses. Much the same as a job interview, you are being evaluated. Your address can be a reflection of you and the seriousness at which you are taking the process. Also, check your junk box, s from OUAC and OCAS can be directed to junk

14. APPLYING TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Are you willing to go where you are qualified . This is all about research.
The Next Chapter…

15. Linking Post-Secondary to Secondary – Research Tools
One stop Shopping

16. RESEARCH TOOLS Liaison Visits Scholarships and Finance websites
    ontariocolleges.ca
Liaison Visits
electronicinfo.ca
There are fewer and fewer printed publications. Get used to using websites: However, Liaison visits and campus tours are an outstanding source of first had information.
Scholarships and Finance websites

17. Liaison Visits Check the schedule to see when I am at HCC
Page 3 and 4 of the handout will outline the process of attending these liaison visits
Ask me about my school, programs, fees and much more

18. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PROGRAM (UIP)
When: November 8th, 2018 Time: 12:30 pm Where: All students are invited to start in the auditorium. We will then move to Gymnasiums after instructions have been given. Each university will be represented in the Gymnasiums by a liaison at a table. No individual presentations will be made, Liaisons are available for individual questions. Do your research first!!!
All of the universities in Ontario will have a liaison present to answer questions and hand out promotional materials. Great chance to talk with Universities that do not visit the school otherwise

19. Colleges Information Program – Fanshawe Oct. 17th
Bus Trip: October 17th 
Leave HCC at 8:30
Return at 11:00
Sign up in Main Office--first 48 accepted
Return Permission form to Guidance

20. Mark Your Calendar Applying to University
January 16th, 2019 Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to the OUAC.
June 1st, 2019 The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.).
These dates have been set out and agreed upon by guidance counsellors, the Ontario universities and the OUAC. Individual secondary schools may have additional internal deadline dates to which they wish students to adhere.
Students should not wait until the last minute to submit their on-line applications—internet connections may be interrupted as the deadline date approaches. January 12 is the last date for equal consideration for programs; applications will still be accepted after this date but some programs may no longer be available.
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2006

21. Mark Your Calendar Applying to College
February 1, 2019 Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC.
Feb 1, 2019: Earliest date that colleges require a response
These dates have been set out and agreed upon by guidance counsellors, the Ontario universities and the OUAC. Individual secondary schools may have additional internal deadline dates to which they wish students to adhere.
Students should not wait until the last minute to submit their on-line applications—internet connections may be interrupted as the deadline date approaches. January 12 is the last date for equal consideration for programs; applications will still be accepted after this date but some programs may no longer be available.
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2006