Important University Information
Research: Universities & programs using Ontario Universities at Welcome to Ontario Universities’ Info
Late September: OUAC application center officially opens, and students can begin submitting their University applications.
January 15, 2026: Deadline for Ontario secondary school students to submit completed applications to the OUAC. However, the earlier you apply, the better; applications can still be modified after submission.
May 28, 2026: The latest date all high school applicants who submitted their application by the January application deadline can expect a response from an Ontario University. This includes an offer of admission, a refusal or, a deferral of admission.
June 1, 2026: The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and/or give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit).
Important College Information
Research: Colleges & Programs using the Ontario Colleges website at: Programs | ontariocolleges.ca
September 27, 2025: Online college applications for programs starting in the following academic year become available. You may create an account and begin your application.
November 1, 2025: This is the earliest date that colleges may begin to send offers of admission to programs for the upcoming academic year. Offers will continue to be issued until programs are filled or wait-lists are established.
February 1, 2025: Apply on or before this date to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting with the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
Note that applications to Highly Competitive Programs must be received by this date in order to be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications well before the Equal Consideration Date, as website volumes on the online application are at their highest at this time.
Many programs continue to accept applicants after February 1. Use our Find a Program tool at any time to find programs that are still open.
May 1, 2026: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
June 2026: Tuition Deposits Are Due at the Colleges. The colleges communicate this information directly to students.
Updated on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.