University/College Application Information Session

University/College
Application Information
       Session
       2020-2021

What is post secondary
           Education?
   Apprenticeship – learn a skilled trade with experienced
    workers AND learn in a classroom from instructors who
    know the trade.
   College – applied learning opportunities
    Students can earn a:
✓   Certificate
✓   Diploma
✓   Applied Degrees/University degrees
   University – theoretical/professional learning
    opportunities
✓   General degrees – 3 years
✓   Honours degrees – 4 years

College Information
 Important: In early October the online application
                       opens

• Create an account at Ontariocolleges.ca

Important Dates for College
Applications
  Apply by February 1st for equal
  consideration. Earliest release of offers.
  Transmission of marks from high schools
  ◦   October 6th – 1st transmission
  ◦   November 20th – Quad 1 marks
  ◦   February 5th – Quad 2 marks
  ◦   April 23rd – Quad 3 marks
  ◦   May 1st - must confirm acceptance
  ◦   June 2021 – colleges require tuition deposit
  ◦   July 2nd - final marks
  ◦   August 13th - proof of graduation

How to Apply to College

   Create an account at Ontariocolleges.ca – this
    account will allow you to apply to any of Ontario’s 26
    colleges

   Application processing fee is $95. This fee allows
    you up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one
    college)
   When we have you flagged in our school electronic
    system as a college applicant, your courses and
    marks(transcript) will be transmitted to OCAS (Ontario
    College Academic Services)

Information from each of the
          Colleges
To see video and booklet with contacts and information
from each of the Ontario Colleges
   https://cralo.ca/college-dialogues-on-demand/

Each College website has virtual tours and program
information with contacts for specific programs.
Check your program choices for admission requirements.

Email this address for more information/questions:

           Ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca

Ontario university
         requirements
You need six Grade 12 U/M
 credits including:
ENG    4U
Plus 5 other M or U level
 courses.
You must be sure you have
 the prerequisites for the
 program you are choosing.

https://www.ouac.on.ca

Students must advise their counsellor they wish
to apply so a PIN number can be generated.

Sign up today!

University Application Fees
 It costs $150 to apply to Ontario Universities
                  through OUAC.
            You can select 3 programs.
    It costs $50 for each additional program.
(If you submit then make changes you will be charged $50 for each change.)

You can apply to as many schools as you want
          but it costs more $$$$.

Important Dates for University
              Application
November – pin #’s generated
January 15th – University application deadline!!!!
November 5th – first transmission
November 20th – transmission Quad 1 marks
February 11th – transmission of Quad 2 marks
April 22nd – transmission of Quad 3 marks
May 29th– last date to expect a response from a
university.
June 1st – earliest date universities may request a
financial commitment
July 6th – transmission of marks
August 31st – transmission of proof of graduation

Still not sure what you are
                doing?
   www.myblueprint.ca

   www.electronicinfo.ca

   www.ontariocolleges.ca

Guidance.ouac.on.ca/docs/counsellor_hyperdoc_2021.pdf

www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

Click on: Universities, Where are you going

 Next : Get Information From Universities

Here you can connect with any Ontario University to
Receive information.

Applying for Financial Awards
       and Bursaries at TISS
TISS Commencement Awards (applications available in
early April) fall under two categories

➢   1. Recipients chosen by TISS staff (one application
    form)
➢   2. Recipients chosen by donor requiring separate
    applications
      •   TISS awards chosen by the donor
      •   Regional awards chosen by the donor
      (each award chosen by a donor has its own application
      form)

http://tiss.ucdsb.on.ca/for_students/student_services/b
ursaries__scholarships___awards

Finding Additional Financial
   Awards and Bursaries
   Your employer/company
   Your parents’ employer/company
   University/College entrance scholarships

   https://studentawards.com/

   https://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

   https://yconic.com/

OSAP - Ontario Student Assistance Program
           - applications open in May

         Try the OSAP Estimator!
https://osap.gov.on.ca/AidEstimatorWeb/e
nterapp/enter.xhtml

What’s Next? Get organized!

    Get an email address that is
     appropriate. Some schools have
     problems with hotmail accounts.
    Set up files to store emails from
     schools.
    Find a safe place to store usernames
     and passwords!
    Apply using your legal name!

You need to talk to your
counsellor if....

   You    are enrolled in an online course
   Youare considering applying outside
   of Ontario
   U.S.   application, NCAA, SAT’s

What’s Next?
   Visit college and
    university websites for
    virtual tours
   Check the student
    services bulletin board
   Investigate programs
   Research scholarships
   Decide what is best for
    you