Transitioning from
secondary to
post-secondary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI
Your Future
Welcome to the Grade 11/12 University, College,
Apprenticeship and
Scholarship Information Session
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge we are hosted on the lands
of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee
Confederacy and the Wendat. We also
recognize the enduring presence of all First
Nations, Métis and the Inuit peoples.
Post-secondary pathways
University, College, Apprenticeship, Military,
Community Living, and The World of Work
OVERVIEW
University Applications – Ms. Terry
College Applications – Ms. Terry
Apprenticeship & OYAP – Ms. SMITH
Resources & Financial Info – Ms. Hooper
POst Secondary Schooling
Admission Requirements and How
to Apply to University and College
Degree programs
(University or
College)
Admission Requirements
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At least six grade 12 U or M level
courses (including required subjects
and a minimum average for that
program)
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One of these six will always be
ENG 4U
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Most programs have specific course
requirements
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Average is calculated from your top
6 grade 12 U/M level course grades
including required subjects
University and College Degree Programs
There are 5 main degree programs at most universities and colleges with the following common
prerequisites
Arts, Humanities and Social Science
- ENG4U
Fine Arts
- ENG4U
- U/M level Arts credit
Life and Health Sciences
-ENG4U
- U level math
- SCH4U, SBI4U, SPH4U (two)
Business
-ENG4U
- MHF4U
- MCV4U -MDM4U
Physical and Engineering Sciences
-ENG4U
- MHF4U
- MCV4U
- SPH4U, SCH4U, SBI4U (two)
OUAC
OUAC stands for the Ontario Universities' Application
Centre. The OUAC is a not‑for‑profit, centralized
application service for applicants to Ontario universities.
https://www.ouac.on.ca/
How To Apply TimeLine - University
In Your Grade 12 Year:
Continue researching
programs and
requirements
Early June is the
deadline to accept an
offer.
Offers of admission
begin
Online University application
DEADLINE: January 15, 2024
SEP
OCT
DEC
Create an account with
OUAC and apply to
programs of interest.
JAN
FEB
Deadline to apply to
OUAC
MAY
JUN
All offers/rejections will
be made by Universities
by the end of May.
Taken From: https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/101-dates/
Application Fees - University Programs
Additional Choice Fee:
$50/choice
Base Application Fee: $156
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For your initial 3 program
choices.
Required of all
applicants regardless of
how many programs you
apply to.
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For each additional
program choice beyond
your first 3 (e.g., if you
add 2 additional
university choices, you
must pay $100 in
addition to the base
application fee).
NOTES
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Taken From: https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/101-fees/
There is no fee for replacing a
program choice with another
program choice at the same
university.
You may apply to as many
Ontario universities as you wish;
however, you are limited to a
maximum of 3 program choices
at any 1 university (including its
affiliates). Some universities may
further limit the number of
programs you can apply to.
Supplementary Application Fees- University Programs
University
Fee
McMaster University – Engineering
$50
University of Toronto – Architecture
$45
University of Toronto – Commerce
$50
University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts & Science – Computer Science
$50
University of Toronto – Engineering
$42 (current Ontario high school students)
or
$65 (not current Ontario high school
students)
University of Toronto – Medical Radiation Sciences
$47
University of Waterloo – Accounting
$53.25
University of Waterloo – Engineering
$53.25
York University – Some programs in the School of Arts, Media, Performance &
$25
Design Taken From: https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/101-fees/
Other Important Information
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You will need your OEN to create your OUAC account.
Record your username and password and keep them
in a safe place. You will need them to access your
application in the future. Keep this information
confidential and secure.
Do not create more than 1 account.
Do not use an account created by someone else.
Make sure you are filling out the 101 application not
the 105
Other Important Information
Offers of admission are sent to students throughout the year until
June 3, 2024
Many universities will not allow you to do your last credit at summer
school (contact the Admissions Office to clarify)
You may be required to submit additional admission requirements
(supplementary application questions, portfolio, or an interview)
✗ If you take any courses outside the TDSB or at a private school,
you must bring in your Original,sealed/unopened report cards to
Student Services to be added to your OST
If you came to
Canada from another
country, please
remember to check
your English Language
Proficiency
requirements (TOEFL,
IELTS) for the schools
you are applying to
College diploma
programs
Admission Requirements
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OSSD
Most programs usually require
ENG 4C and sometimes MAP 4C
Some programs will have specific
program requirements.
Usually ‘C’ level courses, but most
programs will consider Grade 12
‘U’ or ‘M’ also
Some Technology, Science, and
Health programs may require Gr.
11 ‘M’ and ‘U’ levels for Math and
Gr. 12 ‘C’ levels in Science
Why College?
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Smaller class sizes
Lower tuition rates
Co-op placements
High placement rates
Types of College Programs
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Certificate
Co-op
Diploma
Joint College/University
Degree
Apprenticeships
Ontariocolleges.ca/OCAS
Ontariocolleges.ca is the go-to information hub for anyone looking to
change their life with an Ontario college education. Students apply
through this site. The OCAS is an application processing centre for
undergraduate admissions to Ontario Colleges. The OCAS receives
student applications, processes them and transfers the information
to the colleges. The OCAS does not make admission decisions; that
is the colleges’ responsibility.
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en
https://www.ocas.ca/
Taken from: https://www.ontariovirtualschool.ca/ocas-info-updates/
How To Apply TimeLine - College
In Your Grade 12 Year:
Research programs and
requirements at
ontariocolleges.ca.
SEP
OCT
Equal Consideration Date. Apply on or
before this date in order to receive equal
consideration for admission to programs
starting the following fall. For competitive
programs, you must apply by this date.
NOV
In early October, access to the
online college application
becomes available for programs
beginning in the following
academic year. You may create
an account and begin your
application. (Will open October
2)
FEB
MAR TO APR
Offers of admission
begin.
Continue to apply for
programs that are not yet
full. Colleges consider
applicants on a first-come,
first-served basis until
programs are full after the
equal consideration date.
Online College
application
DEADLINE: January
31, 2024 (Equal
consideration)
MAY
Deadline to accept an
offer of admission.
*As long as space
remains in an Ontario college
program, you may apply for it.
However, there are some
important dates to keep in
mind, especially for popular
programs that fill up quickly.
Taken From: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/important-dates
Application Fees - College
There is a non-refundable fee of $110.00 CDN to apply to college through
ontariocolleges.ca. (2022/23 fee - could be more this year)
The application fee includes up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one
college); the programs must start within the same academic year (August to July). To
apply to programs starting in the next academic year, you will need to create a new
application and pay a new application processing fee.
Your application will not be forwarded to your college choices until the application
processing fee has been received. Payment of this fee doesn't guarantee that you will
get an offer to your program of choice, but you can make changes to your program
choices within the same application cycle without any additional payments. Please
note that there are no exemptions from the application processing fee.
Taken From: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/application-fees
You must check the
OUAC and/or OCAS
websites to make sure
all your information is
correct including your
grades
APprenticeships and OYAP
Apprenticeships - what are they?
Learn a skilled trade on the job
Work with and learn from experienced workers
Get paid while you do it
Learn in a classroom from a skilled instructor
Work for a year, then learn in class for 8-10
weeks
✗ Can take between 2-5 years to complete the
apprenticeship
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Taken from: https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship#section-0
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How to Start after HighSchool
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Find out if you qualify
Find an Employer or Sponsor
Apply for an Apprenticeship
Sign a Training Agreement
Register with the Ontario College of
Trades
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https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprentices
hip#section-0
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What is OYAP
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OYAP = Ontario Youth
Apprenticeship Program
Three ways to
participate in the TDSB
○ Regular OYAP
○ Specialized OYAP
○ Accelerated OYAP
Regular OYAP
✗ OYAP students are full time students, have a
minimum of 16 credits and are 16 years of age
when placement begins
✗ Student is placed by co-op teacher in an
apprenticeable trade through their co-op program.
Specialized OYAP
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One year packaged
program:
specific tech courses
Co-op placement in
related field
Requires application and
acceptance to the high
school where the program
is offered (Central
Technical School)
Accelerated OYAP
✗ Takes place in second semester
✗ For students in their last year of high school
✗ Students complete their level 1 training at a trade
school while doing a 4 credit co-op placement
✗ Earn apprenticeship hours while finishing high school
✗ Requires application and acceptance to the trade
school/college where the program is offered
✗ Sign apprenticeship agreements upon confirmation of
co-op placements.
✗ Accelerated programs for 2022-23
Financial Support
Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants, and
Resources for Support with Post-Secondary
Costs.
How will I afford this?
Whatever your post-secondary pathway,
there may be financial support for you!
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Scholarships, Bursaries and awards
Financial planning for post secondary education may
include scholarships, bursaries and awards
✗ Scholarships may be awarded for one or more of
academic excellence, extra curriculars, athletics,
overcoming adversity, community service
✗ Research companies, employers, unions, religious groups,
sports/medical/disability organizations, cultural affiliates
and insurance companies for scholarships/awards
✗ Bursaries are awarded based on financial need
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Scholarships and Awards
✗ $ Value - $100- $100,000+
✗ May be renewable
✗ Eligibility criteria may be one or more of the following:
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Where you live, your age and occupation of parents
Choice of post secondary institution or program
Academic excellence
Financial need
Racial & Ethnic background
Interest in different fields/program choices
Community Involvement/Extra Curriculars
Leadership
Athletics
Ontario Student Assistance Program
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a
program of student loans, bursaries and grants offered by
the Ontario government. Students must apply for OSAP
annually and provide detailed information about their own
and their family's financial situation, and ultimately repay the
loan portion of the financial assistance.
For more information on OSAP, visit their website at
osap.gov.on.ca
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Ontario Student Assistance Program COntinued
Use the Aid Estimator on the website now then…
✗ Once you have accepted an offer from a college or
university you can apply online for OSAP (usually opens
in April) and reapply each year to continue support
✗ University/College/Government process and deal with
this end of financial aid
For more information on OSAP, visit their website at
osap.gov.on.ca
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Resources and Final Thoughts
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Post Secondary Site Guide
Start early – every award has
specific deadlines so stay
organized
Check the Grade 12 Student
Services Google Classroom for
updates
Search specific college and
university Financial Aid
departments, OCAS & OUAC
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Upcoming Events:
Ontario College Fair at the
Enercare Centre Oct 18/19,
2023
Ontario Universities' Fair
at the MTCC on Oct 21/22,
2023
www.ontariocollegefair.ca
www.ontariouniversitiese
vents.ca
Thanks!
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