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Ontario College Application
        User Guide

        2020 / 2021
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      ONTARIO COLLEGES

Post-Secondary Research & Planning

When researching post-secondary programs, it is
critical that you:

 Know where to find the required information
   Be thorough with your research
   Put in the time and effort to find answers

STEP 1: RESEARCH
APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprentice search                                   www.apprenticesearch.com

College of Trades                                   www.collegeoftrades.ca

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)         www.oyap.com

COLLEGES
Ministry of Colleges and Universities               www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-colleges-universities

Ontario Colleges                                    www.ontariocolleges.ca

ONTransfer                                          www.ontransfer.ca/index_en.php

UNIVERSITIES
Common University Data Ontario                      ontariosuniversities.ca/resources/data/cudo

Ministry of Colleges and Universities               www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-colleges-universities

ONTransfer                                          www.ontransfer.ca/index_en.php

Ontario University Information (OUINFO)             www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/

What Can I Do With My Degree? (WLU)                 www.students.wlu.ca/work-leadership-and-volunteering/experience-record/experience-guides.html

SCHOLARSHIPS
Canadian/International Scholarship Programs         www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng

Scholarships Canada                                 www.scholarshipscanada.com

Scholar Tree                                        www.scholartree.ca

Student Awards                                      https://studentawards.com/

WORK
Employment Ontario

Post Secondary Research & Planning
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STEP 2:                                               STEP 3:
   Find opportunities for experiential learning         Prepare a list of questions to ask presenters
    related to program you are interested in
    and/or future career to ensure it is the right       Attend (virtual) college and/or university fairs,
    choice for you!                                       open houses and campus tours.
   HOW? Sign up for co-op or dual credit,               Ask your questions!
    volunteer in the industry or sector, observe or
    interview people working in field of interest,       Discuss your options with your family and
    get a part time job, watch videos, etc…               teachers
   Visit the NHS website (guidance tab) and             Make a guidance appointment if further
    various college website for information about         assistance is required for your post secondary
    Virtual College Events.                               planning

Research Colleges & Programs

Attend College Events
College Information Program (CIP)
     Meet with college reps and get answers to all of your questions about college. The CIP tour starts
      September 23 and makes over 30 stops at high schools and colleges across Ontario. To see the full
      schedule, go to ontariocolleges.ca/news/cip.

Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF)
     In the GTA? Check out the Ontario College Information Fair
     OCIF event takes place on October 23 and 24 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
       For more info, visit ocif.ca.
College Open Houses
    The colleges host Open House events every fall and spring. To find out when they’re happening,
     check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/ontariocolleges.ca.

Preparation To Apply

IMPORTANT DATES
                    FALL 2020                                                           Winter 2021
October 4th, 2020– Online Application Opens                        February 1, 2021 – Application Deadline
                                                                                          (highly competitive programs)
 Start your 2020/21 application!
 Colleges may begin to notify applicants they’ve received their    Last day to apply to highly competitive programs
  application.                                                      Some Colleges begin to send offers to applicants

November 20, 2020–Mid-Term Marks sent to Colleges                  TBD    – Full Disclosure (Sem. 2)

 Sem. 1 Mid-Term Mark Transmission to College                      You must drop a course prior to this day so it will not show on
                                                                     transcript

December 16, 2020 – Full Disclosure (sem.1)                        May 1, 2021 – Deadline to confirm offers
         Last day to drop a course without it showing on your      Most common deadline for confirming offer of acceptance /
          transcript BUT it should be done before Nov. 19th!         admission
                                                                    Applicants should check their specific offices of admission to confirm
                                                                     deadlines.

                                                                   June 15, 2021 – Tuition Deposit Due
                                                                    Earliest date payment of tuition fees is required

Important Application
                      Information

   The application processing fee is $95 (non-refundable).
   There may be additional fees to order transcripts.
   You may choose up to 5 program choices, with no more than 3 at the same college.
   All program choices must start within the same academic year (August –July)
   Your username is permanent even if you update your contact email address.
   Your password must be between 8 and 14 characters in length.
   DO NOT create more than one account!

Important Application Information
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   Some information will be automatically added to your account based on the
    information you provided when creating your account.
   You cannot change your first name, last name, date of birth, OEN number or
    academic data. To make changes to your personal information, contact
    ontariocolleges.ca.
   If there are problems with your grades, talk to your guidance counsellor.
   The online application works best in the following browsers: Internet Explorer 9, 10 &
    11, Firefox latest version, Chrome latest version, Safari 7+ & iOS 7+.
   The ontariocolleges.ca mobile app works best on Android and iOS smartphones

Apply Online
Click here for Visual & Verbal instructions

 Apply   Online

AFTER YOU APPLY

   NEXT STEPS

I’ve submitted my application. What’s next?
   Verify your grades - If you’re a current Ontario high school student, you’ll need to log in to your account to
    verify your grades. We recommend checking the Education section after your mid-term and final marks for
    semesters 1 and 2 have been submitted. If you notice an error, report it your guidance counsellor.
   Update your application - If you need to make changes to your application, such as adding or removing a
    program, or update your account information, such as your address or phone number, log back in to your
    ontariocolleges.ca account. how can i make changes to my application
   Confirm your offer - Colleges begin sending out offers on February 1. The following slides
    explain how to view and confirm offers of admission. • Apply for financial aid. Once you’ve
    confirmed an offer, it’s time to start thinking about paying for college. There are many
    financial aid options available to you, including OSAP, scholarships, bursaries and grants. To learn
    more, check of admission.
   Apply for financial aid. Once you’ve confirmed an offer, it’s time to start thinking about
    paying for college. There are many financial aid options available to you, including OSAP,
    scholarships, bursaries and grants. To learn more, check out our Paying for College page:
    http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/colleges/paying-for-college

Research Colleges and Programs

For Application Help:
           Click FAQ to find answers to common questions
           Chat   in real- time by clicking the Live Chat button on the ontariocolleges.ca website
            Email ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca
           Call 1-888-892-2228 to Correct High School Grades:
            See a guidance counsellor for Offer of Admission Information:
           Contact the college(s) you’ve applied to
           Connect With Us:
                   facebook.com/ ontariocolleges.ca
                   @ontariocolleges
                   ontariocolleges.ca