1. Applying to College What You Need to Know

3.  Check out college websites, publications and tours.  Research program admission requirements  Take a look at the online "Find Program" at ontariocolleges.ca Before you get started Checklist

4. Important dates February 1, 2015 Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges). May 1, 2015 By this date, applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission. June 15, 2015 Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees.

5. c Did you know? The $95 application fee is non-refundable. You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college.

6. Who does what ? OCAS: Processes applications and confirmations (acceptances), and forwards information to the colleges. HIGH SCHOOL: Provides ontariocolleges.ca with your personal and academic information. YOU: Apply to college through ontariocolleges.ca. Pay the application fee of $95. Confirm acceptance of an offer through ontariocolleges.ca Go to college!

7. How to Apply

9. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT YOU WILL REQUIRE YOUR OEN **You can find it on your student ID or report card. Password ‘rules’ *must meet all requirements

12. BEGIN THE APPLICATION

13. Grades will be listed in the ‘Academic Data on File’ section. VERIFY that the grades forwarded by your school are correct. Any errors should be reported to your guidance counselor.

16. Program Choices

18. Your payment options You have five options: Online credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) Mail-in credit card payment form Direct payment (online banking) Money order Certified cheque (NO personal cheques)

19. Additional Requirements Ensure you complete all requirements: -Audition -Portfolio -Test -Interview -English Proficiency

20. Confirm Your Offer in the Spring

21. If you have an IEP or need support services they are available at all Ontario Colleges, but it is your responsibility to find out about them. Contact the College and ask to speak to the Student Support Office. Need Assistance?

22. ‘Ready, Set, Go’