Transition to
College and
University
•Preparing
Parents for the
Post-Secondary Experience
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University & Colleges
Planning Dates
College Degrees
ONTransfer.ca
Financial Assistance
Prerequisite Courses
Choosing Wisely
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After Grade 12
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Transition Support
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Accommodations
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Professional
Programs
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Important Dates
21 Ontario Universities
28 Ontario Colleges
Post-Secondary Planning
Dates
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Community Hours (ASAP)
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Individual Pathway Planning Visits
(Grades 12) December 9th to 12th
(myBlueprint)
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November 27: University/College
Assembly
Why College?
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University transfer programs & joint
programs with universities
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Tuition savings
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Smaller class sizes
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83% of students found employment within
6 months of graduation
ONTransfer.ca
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Learn how to transfer your credits in
Ontario’s post secondary system
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Explore Collaborative Programs
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Find Course and Program Transfers
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Explore fast-track Diploma Programs offered at
Ontario Colleges
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Check out Graduate Certificate Programs offered at
Ontario Colleges
University Tuition Fees
Types of Financing
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Scholarships
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Bursaries
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Loans
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Grants
Government Financing
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Ontario Student Assistance Program
(OSAP) offers two kinds of money:
Student Loan(s) you need to repay
B) Grants: Money you don’t have to pay
back
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If you apply for OSAP, you are
automatically considered for the 30% Off
Ontario Tuition Grant (OTG)
How Much OSAP Can I Get?
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The basic formula is:
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Allowed education expenses – money
you’re expected to contribute = financial
need
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Maximum amount for one academic year
(two terms) for a typical, full-time
student is $12,240 (single with no
dependents)
When Do I Get OSAP?
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You will usually get money in 2
installments:
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When you begin your studies (usually in
September)
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Halfway through your study period
Prerequisite Courses
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Available resources: myBlueprint,
electronicinfo.ca, ontariocolleges.ca
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Universities: 6 U/M level grade 12
courses (ENG4U0 required)
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Colleges 4 C/M level grade 11 or 12
courses (ENG4C0 required)
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Ensure grade 11 prerequisites are met
Choosing Wisely
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Consider what you Child excels at or
have an interest in
15.1 percent of University students drop
out after the 1st year
 Roughly 22.6% of College students drop
out after the 1st year
 Roughly 50% of College students change
programs
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Be Prepared
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Nearly 50% of all students saw their
marks decline by one letter grade
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About 23% saw their grades plummet by
two letters or more
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About 25% maintained averages
consistent with their high school marks
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Only 2.5% saw their grades improve
After Grade 12
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5th Year in High School
Work Experience
Bridging Programs (e.g. York – Steps
program)
Upgrading (e.g. Sheridan – Academic
Upgrading program)
Transfer (e.g. Sheridan – University
Profile General Arts and Science)
Mature Student Status (19 yrs+)
Post-Secondary Supports
Available for the Transition
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Summer and Fall Transition Program
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Summer Academic Orientation Programs
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Leadership Programs
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Non-Credit Preparatory Courses
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Personal Academic Advising
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Peer Mentorship
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Student Success Centre (Counselling and
Health)
Students with Disabilities
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Regional
Assessment and
Resource Centre
(RARC)
Resource Guide
For Students With
Disabilities (3)
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Info On:
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Selecting
postsecondary
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Scholarships
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Bursaries
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Support services
Post-Secondary Services
Offered
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Each school will have a range of services
to support students (often underused)
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Accommodations may include:
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No more than one exam per day
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Note-taker in class
To Access Accomodations
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Many institutions require more specific &
comprehensive documentation (especially
for ADHD and learning disabilities)
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Incoming students will NOT AUTOMATICALLY
receive the same accommodations that
they received at high school
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To discuss available accommodations,
students should contact their postsecondary school directly
Professional (Graduate)
Programs
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E.g. Architecture, Law, Medicine,
Pharmacy, Dentistry
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Apply only once you are in University
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No “Pre” programs
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Too early to decide
Important Dates
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January 14: OUAC application deadline
($140 – 3 choices)
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February 1st: College application
deadline (Equal consideration) ($95 – 5
choices
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February 3rd: Recommended last day for
OUAC changes
Additional Dates
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May 1st: Deadline to confirm College
offers
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May 28th: Latest date for University
offers
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June 1st: Earliest date Universities may
require response and financial
commitment
Thank You