Important University Information
Research: Universities & programs using Ontario Universities at Welcome to Ontario Universities’ Info (ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca)
Late October: OUAC application center official opens and students can begin submitting their University applications.
January 15, 2025: 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.
February 1, 2025: Deadline for Ontario Secondary School students to submit completed applications to OCAS. However, the earlier you apply, the better; applications can still be modified after submission.
May: The latest date by which all secondary school applicants can expect a response to an offer of admission for a post-secondary program.
May: The earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response from an Ontario secondary school student.
Important College Information
Research: Colleges & Programs using the Ontario Colleges website at: Programs | ontariocolleges.ca
Early October: Access to the online college application becomes available for programs beginning in the following academic year (August to July). You may create an account and begin your application.
November 1, 2024: 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 in order 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, 2025: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
June 2025: Tuition Deposits Are Due at the Colleges. The colleges communicate this information directly to students.
Updated on Friday, December 13, 2024.