Attention Grades 12’s applying to University/College!!!
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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.
Important Documents Regarding Applications
- Grade 12 Assembly 2025 2026– This presentation reviews the basics and provides resources to post secondary pathways, scholarships and graduation requirements. This will be updated after our Oct 15th University Assembly, and Nov 12th College and Apprenticeship Assembly.
- Post Secondary Research Chart– 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
- Check out the Student Life Expo
- University application deadline – January 14, 2026 https://www.ouac.on.ca/
- University Fee – $156 (additional choices-$50 each)
- College application deadline – February 1, 2026 https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/
- College Fee – $125 – subject to change
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
- Be prepared to apply to post-secondary before Christmas holiday
- Complete a Grad Info Profile in the Spring to be eligible for any school awards. This will be discussed at the Commencement assembly, generally done in April.
- Check university admission requirements for program prerequisites at www.ouac.on.ca
- Compare universities and programs at Ontario Universities Info website
- University Comprehensive Guide Comprehensive University Guide
- How to submit an OSAP application, How to submit an OSAP application – YouTube.
- HOPE – Mentorship Workshops on University Applications: University Panel, How to Study for Tests, Supplementary applications! Sign up here (NOVEMBER) HOPE Workshops High School Poster
ONTARIO COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
1) Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF):
Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF)
Date: October 5th-6th, 9:30 – 5 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Regional Fairs will happen between September 16th – October 17th. The OUF gathers Ontario’s universities in one place and it’s free!
Ontario Universities’ Events (ouevents.ca)
Ontario University Fair
- Sept 27th, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm
- Sept 28th, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm
Ontario College Fair – The one-stop event for all your college information needs
For information and updates on Ontario Colleges and Universities:
- Ontario Universities’ Application Centre https://www.ouac.on.ca/
- University INFO Newsletter Ontario Universities Info
- Ontario College Application Services https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/
You must RESEARCH your program prerequisites, program requirements, etc. It is every student’s responsibility to get updated information about programs, especially the new mathematics prerequisites!
Post Secondary Research Chart
3) Student life Expo:
Nov 15th 2025– Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 12-5 PM
Explore all options – Universities, Colleges, Scholarships, Careers, Travel, Technology and much more! Registration and Tickets –Student Life Expo
Liaison /Recruitment meetings 2025-2026
All presentations will take place in the Learning Commons from 10:30am to 11:30am
McMaster University – September 19th 2025
Trent University – October 6th 2025
Toronto Metropolitan University – October 10th 2025
University of Toronto – October 14th 2025
Brock University – October 16th 2025
Guelph University – November 3rd 2025
Waterloo University – November 7th 2025
Lakehead University – November 11th 2025
Queens University – November 12th 2025
Ontario Tech University – November 13th 2025
Guelph Humber College – November 19th 2025
University of Niagara – November 20th 2025
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Currently, we are waiting to hear about dates from Mohawk College as they are on Strike.
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 Thursday, October 16, 2025.