Applying to College and/or University
In Ontario
2015-2016
Two Key Organizations:
OCAS-
OUAC-
Ontario College
Ontario
Application Service Universities’
Application Center
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
170 Research Lane
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5E2
519-763-4725
519-823-1940
1-888-892-2228
OCAS & OUAC
-Prepares materials to research
and application
www.ontariocolleges.ca
-Sends/prepares materials for
research and application
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.ouac.on.ca
-Receives data from high school in
November, February, April & July
-Receives data from high school in
November, February, April & July
-Receives application and
application fee but has no part in
admission decisions
-Receives application and
application fee but has no part in
admission decisions
The Flow of Information
Student
OCAS
OUAC
Colleges
Universities
The High School Role in the
Preparation Phase
College
University
-Flags students in preparation for the 1st
Transmission of Data
-Flags students in preparation for the 1st
Transmission of Data
-Facilitates College visits
-Facilitates University visits
-CIP opportunity
St. Lawrence (Cornwall) Oct. 6
*Permission form required
*cost $5.00
-UIP opportunity
*October 29 – St. Thomas High School
*Permission form required
*cost $5.00
-Putting it in Perspective presentation
reviewing research tools, application
process, financial information
-Putting it in Perspective presentation
reviewing research tools, application
process, financial information
-Conducts Application help sessions
-Conducts Application help sessions
College & University Visits
School
Date
Time
Location
Western University
Tuesday, Sept. 15
12:00
Outside Guidance
Ottawa University
Thursday, Sept. 17
9:20
Room 209
Brock University
Tuesday, Sept. 29
12:00
Outside Guidance
Carleton University
Friday, Oct. 2
9:15
Room 209
C.I.P. (College Information Program)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
8:00
St. Lawrence College
(Cornwall)
Algonquin College
Tuesday, Oct. 27
9:45
Room 209
U.I.P. (University Information
Program)
Thursday, Oct. 29
8:00
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Lawrence College
Monday, Nov. 2
9:20
Room 209
Canadore College
Monday, Nov. 2
12:00
Outside Guidance
Lakehead University
Wednesday, Nov. 11
12:00
Outside Guidance
Trent University
Thursday, Nov. 17
12:00
Outside Guidance
Requirements for College
 30 Credits (OSSD)
 40 Hours of Community Service
 ENG 4C or Eng 4U *Colleges do not pro-rate marks
 Program Prerequisites
**Carefully review your Status Sheet
Requirements for University
Application
 30 Credits
 40 Hours of Community Service
 Eng 4U + 5 other grade 12 U or M level credits
 Program Prerequisites
**Carefully review your Status Sheet
Application to College
 Access to online application system begins in October
www.ontariocolleges.ca
 Go to:
APPLY
CREATE AN ACCOUNT (one time only)
LOG IN (to access account once made)
 February 1st , 2016 – Deadline for equal consideration
 Students require their OEN (Ontario Education Number)
found on a Report Card, Status Sheet, or from Student
Services.
Application Fees for College
 $95.00 for application to 5 programs. No more that 3
programs at 1 college.
 All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent
through the mail. Credit Card payments are preferred.
 Applications will not be forwarded to colleges until full
payment has been received by OCAS. Partial payments
will not be processed.
 Payment must be in Canadian funds.
Application to University
 November – OUAC will receive 1st transmission file of
student data including grade 11 marks, and begin
processing PIN numbers (access codes for the online
application system) which are sent to the high school.
 Access online application tool at www.ouac.on.ca
 Students apply as Undergraduate Applicants using the
OUAC 101 application.
 January 13th, 2016 – Deadline to submit application.
Application Fees for University
 $150.00 for application to 3 programs. $50.00 for each
additional choice. *Remember to consider alternate offers
of admission.
 All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent
through the mail. Credit card payments are preferable.
 Applications will not be forwarded to universities until full
payment has been received by OUAC. Partial payments
will not be processed.
 Payment must be in Canadian funds.
Out of Province Applications
Applications for out-of-province schools can be found at individual
web-sites. Be aware that deadlines may differ from Ontario schools.
OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario
secondary students who have applied through the OUAC:
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Acadia
Bishop’s
U of British Columbia
U of Calgary
Concordia
Dalhousie
McGill
U of New Brunswick
Saint Mary’s University
Simon Fraser University
U of Victoria
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RMC is NOT part of OUAC’s processing service. A separate form along with additional application
materials must be obtained from a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. www.rmc-cmr.ca
Reviewing Important Dates for
College
The Fall of 2015 – Research programs, attend college presentations, go to
CIP, visit college campuses and open houses, research scholarship
opportunities, go to websites for schools of interest
October 2015 – Application site available at www.ontariocolleges.ca
February 1, 2016 – Application deadline for equal consideration. Applications to
highly competitive programs must be received by this date.
May 1, 2016 – Most common deadline for confirming an offer of admission. Log in
to your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer
Reviewing Important Dates for
University
The Fall of 2015 – Research programs, attend university presentations, go to
UIP, visit university campuses and open houses, research scholarship
opportunities, go to websites for schools of interest
January 13, 2016 – deadline to submit completed application to OUAC. Apply
early at www.ouac.on.ca and use the OUAC 101 application. Be aware of
additional admissions information!!!!
February 5, 2016 – Recommended last date to submit all information and changes
to OUAC!
May 27, 2016 – latest date all high school applicants can expect a response from an
Ontario University.
June 1, 2016 – earliest date students are required to respond to offers of admission
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Always check the Morning Announcements and Scholarship Binder
Use www.ontariocolleges and www.electronicinfo
Go to individual college and university sites
Search the internet through tools such as www.studentawards.com
Look into Personal Loans through the bank
Apply to OSAP(Ontario Student Assistance Program) at
www.osap.gov.on.ca available at the beginning of May