Ten Tips for Choosing a University published in the Ottawa Citizen
Article written by Roseann O'Reilly Runte
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Post Secondary Visits Schedule 2018
The schedule includes university and college visits at West Carleton with dates, times and location.
Please sign up in Guidance for any visits scheduled during class. Please have your attendance taken before coming to the presentation that occurs during class time!
Fall Ontario University Open House Schedules & Fall Ontario College Open House Schedules
| APPLYING FOR COLLEGE THROUGH ONTARIO COLLEGES |
If you are applying to a Private College or a College outside of Ontario, you will need to go directly to their admissions department to find out what they need for you to apply. If you require a high school transcript please come to Guidance and we can help you.
Important Dates:
Early October 2018:
Apply to College. You need your OEN number to apply. You can find this number at the top of your report card. Link to Ontario Colleges: www.ontariocolleges.ca. You may create an account and click this link to begin your application.
Once you have applied you will receive an OCAS application number. We do not have access to this number so keep this number for future reference.
October 4, 2018:
College Information Program(C.I.P) visits Algonquin College. Event is from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Students can email Anne Kalila contact at Algonquin College kalila@algonquincollege.com
Information available at: www.ontariocolleges.ca/news/cip/cip-schedule (week two Eastern Ontario).
February 1, 2019:
The deadline for applying to highly competitive programs. Applications received and paid for on or before this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges.
Earliest date the colleges may release offers to applicants. Earliest date that applicants may confirm an offer of admission.
May 1, 2019:
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Log into your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer. Each college will determine the due date to confirm offers made after May 1. Check your offer letter for details.
Mid-June 2019:
Earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees to secure your spot in your program. Each college sets its own tuition deposit amount and payment deadlines.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please come and see us in Guidance we are happy to help you out!
College and Campus Tours WORTH A LOOK
Open houses and campus tours are another excellent way to get a real feel for campus life at any particular college.
If you are applying to a Private College or a College outside of Ontario, you will need to go directly to their admissions department to find out what they need for you to apply. If you require a high school transcript please come to Guidance and we can help you.
If you are applying to a Private College or a College outside of Ontario, you will need to go directly to their admissions department to find out what they need for you to apply. If you require a high school transcript please come to Guidance and we can help you.
ONTARIO UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Dates to Remember:
November 2018:
You will need your PIN number to apply! Listen to announcements to come to Guidance to pick up your pin.
October 2018
View the University Information Program(U.I.P) schedule HERE. Details also available in Guidance.
January 16, 2019:
DEADLINE TO APPLY TO ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES www.ouac.on.ca
February 5, 2019:
If you have applied by the January 16th deadline then this is the recommended last date to submit university and program changes.
May 29, 2019:
The latest date you can expect a response from an Ontario university. This includes: an offer of admission; a refusal; or a deferral, once additional information is received.
June 3, 2019:
Earliest date you may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment(e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit etc).
FIND YOUR PROGRAM: www.electronicinfo.ca
- admission requirements
- prerequisites and compare programs
- information about upcoming campus tours
- residences and meal plans
- available scholarships and awards
If you need any help applying to university or help locating program information please come and see us in Guidance.
OSAP Ontario Student Assistance Plan Loan information and application.
Free Tuition for eligible students.
Discovery Year
Guided Gap Year - Information for graduating students and their parents. Important and innovative gap year program for young adults in Ontario.
Please click this link Discovery Year to read about taking a Gap Year!
Click this link for information Gap Year Bursaries for Canadians
National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
For student interested in National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces please click on the link below:
National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR Training
Attention Students! Many post-secondary programs require applications to provide proof ofStandard First Aid & CPR training as part of the pre-admission process. The Canadian Red Cross offers this certification on a regular basis to students for this purpose as well as those students who require this certification for employment and / or volunteer opportunities.
Please see the link Red Cross for more details
We are pleased to offer any STUDENT a 15% discount.
Post Secondary Information
ONTransfer The Ontario Post Secondary Transfer Guide (ONTransfer) is your resource for information on credit transfer within the province of Ontario.
http://www.cou.on.ca/key-issues/student-services/university-college-partnerships - examples of college and university partnerships
http://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/go-college-or-university-ontario - information on post secondary
http://www.youniversityhub.com – a website to assist students applying to university, particularly highly competitive programs
http://www.osca.ca – lots of post secondary and career education information
http://www.ontariocolleges.ca – a guide to Ontario colleges and application
http://www.ouac.on.ca – Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com – scholarship database
http://www.ontario.ca/page/student-loans-grants-scholarships-and-bursaries - ideas of how to fund post secondary education
http://www.ontario.ca/tcu – Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://www.ontario.ca/apprenticeship – apprenticeship info
http://www.canlearn.ca – information and tools to help you plan and finance your education