Office of Admissions
York University

Educational Choices
• University
• Community College
• Trades & Apprenticeships
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Why University?
• Employment skills and attitudes
• Employment rates
• Job satisfaction
• Transferable skills
• Personal development
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Who University?
• Enjoys a classroom setting
• Good communications skills
• written and oral
• Time management
• Self motivated
• Teamwork oriented
• Analytical
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Ontario Universities
Algoma
Guelph
McMaster
Ottawa
Ryerson
Waterloo
UOIT
Brock
Lakehead
Nipissing
Queen’s
Toronto
Western
Windsor
Carleton
Laurentian
OCAD
RMC
Trent
Wilfrid Laurier
York
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University Cities
Toronto North Bay
St. Catharines Kingston
Ottawa
Guelph
Peterborough
Waterloo
Thunder Bay London
Sudbury
Hamilton
Windsor
Oshawa
Sault Ste. Marie
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Things to Consider
• Admission requirements
• Supplementary procedures
• Scholarships & bursaries
• Accommodations
• Campus life/extracurricular activities
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University Programs
• Arts, humanities, social science
• Pure & applied sciences
• Engineering
• Business & commerce
• Professional programs (education, law, medicine etc…)
• Fine & performing arts
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Researching your University
Web sites:
• www.ouac.on.ca
• www.myfuture.ca
• www.canlearn.ca
• www.yorku.ca/admissions
Publications:
• Handbooks/viewbooks
• INFO
• University calendars
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...Research Continued
Ontario Universities’ Fair
– Metro Toronto Convention Centre
September 2010
University visits at your school
Campus visits
– Daily tours
– Fall Preview Day
– March Break/April Events
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Application Process
Ontario Universities
Application Centre (OUAC)
• $115 application fee
• Includes 3 application choices
• $38 for additional choices
Applications Due
January 13, 2010
Offers Of
Admissions
January – May
Response Date
May 28, 2010
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Streaming Model Grades 11 -12
(E)
Workplace
(C)
College
(M)
University/
College
For students planning to enter the workplace.
To prepare students for most college programs.
To prepare students for specific college and university programs.
(U)
University
(O)
Open
To prepare students for university .
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Not specific to a particular postsecondary destination.
•Used to meet compulsory requirements and/or for personal interest
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Admission Requirements
• High school diploma (OSSD)
• Six grade 12 U or M courses - minimum
60% average
 Most universities or programs will have higher admission averages
• Program specific prerequisites
• Supplementary information (e.g., Auditions, questionnaires)
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Grade 11 Courses
• Universities may consider both grade 11 and grade 12 courses for admission and/or pre-requisite purposes.
Check with individual universities for details.
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What will it cost?
Tuition
(5 courses including supplementary fees)
Textbooks and supplies
Residence
(double room)
Meal plan
(varies $2,000 - $3,000)
Miscellaneous
Health care
$ 5,761
$ 1,000
$ 4,250
$ 2,500
$ 2,200
$ 209
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Financing Your Education
• Assistance from family members
• Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Employment (summer/part-time)
– Work Study
• Scholarships
• Bursaries
• Provincial assistance programs
– OSAP
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Financing Your Education
External Awards
• Employers / Private companies
– www.canlearn.ca
– www.studentawards.com
• Association of Universities &
Colleges in Canada (AUCC)
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Living On or Off-Campus
• On-campus housing
– dormitory residence
– suite-style residence
– meal plan
• Off-campus housing
• Commuting
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Amazing Opportunities
Involvement
• Clubs
• Student government
• Intramurals
• Varsity sports
Experiences
• Friends
• Work opportunities
• Volunteer experience
• Networking (social & professional)
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