Attention Grades 12’s applying to University/College!!!
Once you have applied, ensure that you are regularly logging in to checking your OCAS and OUAC accounts to verify that YOUR profile, course information, and marks are ACCURATE. If you notice any errors, it is YOUR responsibility to report them to GUIDANCE immediately to ensure your application to University or College will be processed.
OSAP Information Session
IF YOU ARE ATTENDING POST-SECONDARY IN THE FALL, AND NEED TO LEARN ABOUT HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL, OSAP CAN HELP!!
Please come to an important information session on Friday April 28th to learn about OSAP, how to apply, who qualifies and much more.
Thursday April 25th, 12:00 Noon, Guidance office
Important Documents Regarding Applications
This presentation reviews the basics and provides resources to post secondary pathways, scholarships and graduation requirements.
Use this Handy CHART to research and compare schools!
- Research schools and programs
- Make choices for application
- Fees should be paid at the time of application
- University – $155 (additional choices-$50 each)
- College – $95
- Apply by deadlines given
- University – January 16, 2019 (Feb 5 – changes)
- College – February 1, 2019
- Please apply before Christmas Break!
Applying to University or College
Students who are interested in applying to University or College for next September should do the following…
- make sure you will complete diploma requirements by June
- for university programs – check for prerequisites, will have six 4U/4M courses
- sign up for the liaison visits when they come to the school; please refer to the Calendar posted in the Guidance office.
- be prepared to apply to post-secondary before Christmas holiday
- submit an up-to-date “Scholarship Profile” to Ms. Susi to be considered for school sponsored awards/scholarships found on the Awards & Scholarships Page.
- Check university admission requirements for program prerequisites at www.ouac.on.ca
- Compare universities and programs at www.electronicinfo.ca
Schedule of Liaison visits at Saltfleet – Important Dates
1) Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF): September 28-30, 2018
The OUF is the only event where you can see all 21 Ontario universities in one place! It’s a once-a-year, free event where attendees can talk directly with senior university faculty and representatives. The OUF takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Admission is free.Visit: www.ouf.ca
Follow the OUF on Twitter: @OntarioUniFair, #OUF2018
Like the OUF on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OntarioUFair
2) Ontario College Fair (https://ocif.ca/)
October 23 5-9pm, October 24 9am – 2pm, Enercare Centre Toronto, Free admission!
3) Westdale is hosting a Post Secondary Fair on Monday, November 5, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. See flyer for additional details!
2018 westdale post secondary fair
College/University Visits to Saltfleet
| Date | School | Time | Location |
| Sept 10 | U of Guelph-Humber | Noon | Guidance |
| Sept 20 | U of Waterloo | Noon | Guidance |
| Sept 25 | Brescia University College | 12:15 | Guidance |
| Sept 26 | Lakehead University | Noon | Guidance |
| October 2 | Georgian College | Noon | Guidance |
| October 9 | Niagara College | Noon | Guidance |
| October 10 | Brock University | Noon | Guidance |
| October 15 | Laurentian University | Noon | Guidance |
| October 24 | U of Windsor | Noon | Guidance |
| October 25 | Lambton College | Noon | Guidance |
| October 26 | Trent University | 9:30 AM | Guidance |
| October 29 | U of Guelph | Noon | Guidance |
| October 30 | Mohawk College | Noon | Guidance |
| October 31 | Canadore College | Noon | Guidance |
| November 5 | Kings University | Noon | Guidance |
| November 5 | Queens University | 12:45 | Guidance |
| November 6 | Wilfred Laurier | Noon | Guidance |
| November 8 | University of Ottawa | Noon | Guidance |
| November 9 | McMaster University | Noon | Guidance |
| November 12 | Western University | Noon | Guidance |
| November 19 | Fanshawe College | Noon | Guidance |
ONTARIO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
For information and updates on Ontario Colleges and Universities:
- Ontario Universities’ Application Centre https://www.ouac.on.ca/
- University INFO Newsletter https://www.electronicinfo.ca/
- Ontario College Application Services https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/
You must RESEARCH your own program prerequisites, program requirements, etc. It is every student’s responsibility to get updated information about programs, especially the new mathematics prerequisites!
Post-secondary Education
If you are searching for information regarding colleges, universities and how their programs may connect, the Ontario College-University Transfer Guide is your source. This online tool outlines the options for transfer credit, transfer policies and articulation agreements between Ontario Colleges and Universities. Check the site at https://www.ocutg.ca/
Why College is increasingly being seen as the smart choice! (Macleans article)
Considering an Apprenticeship:
Visit OYAP Website to learn more about how an apprenticeship works and the variety of offerings available.
Updated on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.