1. Welcome!

2. Applying to Ontario’s Universities Compass.105 for Mature Students www.ouac.on.ca/105/

3. Checklist Before using COMPASS.105D you will need: Access to a computer A list of your researched options An e-mail address

4. Research Your University Options -Visit eINFO (www.electronicinfo.ca) to see what each university has to offer.www.electronicinfo.ca -Check out university publications, websites and tours. -Talk to your counsellor, teachers and friends. -Write down your program choices and keep them handy.

5. Please Note: When you apply you create your own pin number. Post secondary documents, transcripts and school records from another province or country as well as a CV and a letter of intent should be sent to the individual universities. There is no general deadline for submitting your application, however, every university or program has its own policy. In case you have missed the deadline contact the university’s admission office to find out if the deadline could be extended.

6. Payment $$$$$: $130 gets you 3 selections (maximum 3 at any one university). $42 more for each additional selection. There is a supplementary fee required by each university for document evaluation that is collected on their behalf by OUAC. It is best to pay the application fee by credit card at the time of application. Your application will be submitted immediately. This is to your advantage. You can pay by money order or certified cheque but your application will not be submitted until OUAC gets the money.

7. Computer with Internet Access You must apply to university online You can apply from any computer with internet access You are welcomed and encouraged to use the computers in the Student Services office The Student Services staff is happy to help you.

8. www.ouac.on.ca Go to www.ouac.on.ca/105/ to apply Click on COMPASS Account to begin Enter the Pin number you have created Click on “Log in now” Prepare your application

9. Remember Once you click “submit”, you will verify all the information on your application. Once you have selected the “ I verify and agree” button, you can no longer change your application information for 48 hours. You will receive an OUAC reference number when you choose your method of payment and click on the “finish” button.

10. Important Print the screen displaying your OUAC Reference Number (2012-xxx-xxx) and further instructions; it’s the screen right after the final Submit step. Highlight the reference number and record your PIN and store them in a safe place. This is what you will need in all your future correspondence with OUAC.

11. OUAC Reference Number and PIN Use your OUAC Reference Number and PIN to access the online “Review and Change Your Completed Application” system as well as to respond to offers of admission.

12. Need Assistance? See your Guidance Counsellor. OR Call OUAC at 519-823-1940 for general inquiries.