Putting it in PerspectiveApplying to College and/or University

In Ontario2012-2013

2 Key Organizations:OCAS

-Ontario College Application Service

OUAC

-Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

OCASOntario College Application Service60 Corporate CourtGuelph, ON N1G 5J3519-763-4725 or 1 888-892-2228

OCAS-Sends materials to schools

-Prepares the application site (available on October 2012)www.ontariocolleges.ca

-receives data from the high school.

-processes applications but has no part in admission decisions.

OUACOntario Universities’ Application Centre170 Research LaneGuelph, ONN1G 5E2519-823-1940

OUAC-Sends materials to schools

-Prepares the application site www.ouac.on.ca

-receives data from high school.

-processes applications but has no part in admission decisions.

The Flow of Information

North Dundas

OCASOUAC

CollegesUniversiti

es

PreparationHigh School

* Flags students in preparation for the Transmission of Data

* Facilitates College and University visits and

information about the application process

College/University Date Time

St. Lawrence College Tuesday, October 2 9:30

Redeemer University College

Thursday, October 18 12:15

Ottawa University Wednesday, October 24 9:30

University Information Program at Russell H.S.

Thursday, October 25  

Algonquin College Tuesday, October 30 9:30

College Information Program at Algonquin

Thursday, November 1  

Lakehead University Tuesday, November 13 12:15

Queen’s University Thursday, November 15 1:00

Brock University Monday, November 19 12:15

Canadore College Monday, November 19 12:15

PreparationHighschool

*Provides students with information and literature on topics such as scholarships, open houses, research tools

*Provides tutorials on how to apply to College and University

*Takes students to the:College Information Program(CIP) – Nov. 1, 2012University Information Program(UIP)– Oct. 25, 2012

Requirements for College30 Credits (OSSD)40 Hours of Community ServiceENG 4C or Eng 4U *Colleges do not pro-rate

marksProgram Prerequisites

**Carefully review your Status Sheet

Requirements for University Application 30 Credits40 Hours of Community ServiceEng 4U + 5 other grade 12 U or M level

creditsProgram Prerequisites

**Carefully review your Status Sheet

Application to CollegeAccess to online application system begins in October

www.ontariocolleges.ca/apply

Go to “Sign-Up” and complete the required fields.

February 1st , 2013 – Deadline for equal consideration

Apply and pay online before January 15, 2013 to win 1 of 3 cash prizes

Students require their OEN (Ontario Education Number) found on a Report Card, Status Sheet, or from Student

Services.

Application Fees for College$95.00 for application to 5 programs. No more

that 3 programs at 1 college.

All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail.

Applications will not be forwarded to colleges until full payment has been received by OCAS. Partial payments will not be processed.

Payment must be in Canadian funds.

Payment Options for CollegeONLINE: VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

Online banking is also available.

TELEPHONE: Pay by telephone using VISA, MasterCard or American Express by calling the Customer Contact Centre at 519-763-4725 or toll free in Canada at 1-888-892-2228.

MAIL: Mail credit card payment, money order or certified cheque along with a payment summary form that can be downloaded from the online application.

Application to UniversityNovember – OUAC will receive 1st transmission file of

student data including grade 11 marks, and begin processing PIN numbers (access codes for the online application system) which are sent to the high school.

Access online application tool at www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101/

Students apply as Undergraduate Applicants using the OUAC 101 application.

January 16th, 2013 – Deadline for equal consideration.

Application Fees for University$130.00 for application to 3 programs. $44.00 for

each additional choice.

All fees are non-refundable. Cash can NOT be sent through the mail.

Applications will not be forwarded to universities until full payment has been received by OUAC. Partial payments will not be processed.

Payment must be in Canadian funds.

Payment Options for UniversityONLINE: OUAC accepts MasterCard ,VISA or American

Express

INTERNET/TELEPHONE: This payment service is offered through a bank’s website or their telephone banking department.

CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER: Make payable to “Ontario Universities’ Application Centre” including the OUAC reference number on the face of the cheque or money order. Payment must be submitted with the Application Remittance Payment Form which is generated online when applicants select this form of payment. Cheques are valid only when issued by a Canadian bank.

Out of Province ApplicationsApplications for out-of-province schools can be found at individual web-sites. Be aware that deadlines may differ from Ontario schools.

OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario secondary students who have applied through the OUAC: Bishop’s U of British Columbia U of Calgary Concordia Dalhousie McGill U of New Brunswick Simon Fraser University U of Victoria

RMC is NOT part of OUAC’s processing service. A separate form along with additional application materials must be obtained from a Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. www.rmc-cmr.ca

Useful Websites for College Informationwww.ontariocolleges.ca

www.canlearn.ca

www.schoolfinder.com

www.oucc.on.ca (Career College Information)

Useful Websitesfor University Informationwww.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.canlearn.cawww.canadian-universities.netwww.atlanticcanada.info/universities.htmwww.schoolfinder.com

$$$$$$$$$$Check the Scholarship Binder & Bulletin

Board – listen to the morning announcements!

www.scholarshipscanada.comwww.studentawards.comwww.millenniumscholarships.cawww.osap.gov.on.ca (end of May)