Applying to College

What You

Need to Know

Check out college websites, publications and tours.

Research program admission requirements

Take a look at the online "Find Program" at ontariocolleges.ca

Before you get started

Checklist

Important dates

February 1, 2015 Equal consideration date(all applications received at OCAS by this date willbe considered equally by the colleges).

May 1, 2015

By this date, applicants must confirmtheir acceptance of an offer of admission.

June 15, 2015 Earliest date that the colleges can

require payment of tuition fees.

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Did you know?

The $95 application fee is non-refundable.

You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college.

Who does what?

OCAS:• Processes applications and confirmations (acceptances), and forwards information to the colleges.

HIGH SCHOOL:• Provides ontariocolleges.ca with your personal and academic information.

YOU:• Apply to college through ontariocolleges.ca.• Pay the application fee of $95.• Confirm acceptance of an offer through ontariocolleges.ca• Go to college!

How to Apply

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

YOU WILL REQUIRE YOUR

OEN**You can find it on

your student ID or report card.Password ‘rules’

*must meet all requirements

BEGIN THE APPLICATION

Grades will be listed in the ‘Academic Data on File’ section. VERIFY that the grades forwarded by your school are correct.

Any errors should be reported to your guidance counselor.

Program Choices

Your payment options

You have five options:

• Online credit card (VISA, MasterCard orAmerican Express)

• Mail-in credit card payment form

• Direct payment (online banking)

• Money order

• Certified cheque (NO personal cheques)

Additional Requirements

Ensure you complete all requirements:

-Audition-Portfolio-Test-Interview-English Proficiency

Confirm Your Offer in the Spring

If you have an IEP or need support services they are available at all Ontario Colleges, but it is your responsibility to find out about them. Contact the College and ask to speak to theStudent Support Office.

Need Assistance?

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