How to Apply to College

Agenda

Overview of the Ontario Colleges Website

Program Type

How to Apply

Key Dates to Remember

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Get to know the Ontario Colleges Website

Website

Homepage:

• Easily search for programs and colleges
• 4 Steps from Exploring to Applying
• Announcements, blogs, and events

Website

Programs & Colleges:

• Learn more about what makes each college unique!
• View all college campuses with an interactive map
• View programs offered at each college or each campus

Website

Programs & Colleges:

• Search for any program keyword
• Explore programs by career or field of interest
• Learn more about each career and the programs that lead to them.

Program Types

Program Variety

Skilled Trades Programs

• By 2030, there will be 700,000 vacant trades jobs across Canada
• Learn a trade in a classroom environment
• Safe simulations
• Help students find apprenticeships

Program Types

• Certificate Programs�(1 year) 
• Graduate Certificate Programs (1 year) 

• Diploma Programs�(2 years) 
• Advanced Diploma Programs (3 years)

• Degree Programs�(3 years) 
• Degree Programs (Honours) (4 years)
• Collaborative Degree Programs (4 - 5 years)

Certificates

Diplomas

Degrees

Certificate Program Types

• Certificate Programs �(1 year)
• Graduate Certificate Programs �(1 year) 

• Quick
• Get equipped with essential skills
• Perfect to efficiently enter the workforce

Key Takeaways

Diploma Program Types

• Diploma Programs �(2 years) 
• Advanced Diploma Programs �(3 years)

• Helps you stand out
• Often includes a�co-op or work placement
• Positions you as industry-ready

Key Takeaways

Degree Program Types

• Blends theory and practical skills
• Prepares you for real-world challenges
• Graduate with a deep understanding of your subject

• Degree Programs (3 years) 
• Degree Programs (Honours) (4 years)
• Allows you to apply for Masters programs
• Collaborative Degree Programs (4-5 years)
• A 4-year collaborative program typically costs less than a 4-year university program.

Key Takeaways

Ready to Apply?

Now is the best time to Apply!

• Want to start college in September or January? Now is a great time to apply!
• Application for September and January Intakes opens around October 1^st
• Includes up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college). No extra cost to make changes!

Summary of Important Dates

How to Apply Video

Link to YouTube Video

Application starts here!

Sign up Options: Google or Email

Start Application – Important! Select the correct cycle

Start Application – Important! Select the correct cycle

Choose Programs

Explore Programs 🡪 Filters

View Received Documents

Application & Fees 🡪 Transcripts

Application & Fees 🡪 Supporting Documents

When will I receive an offer?

Important Dates: Offers of Admission

• First date that colleges can release offers is November 1st
• Offers continue to be released on an ongoing basis
• Many offers for highly competitive programs are not released until February 1 or later
• Check your application status in your College Portal accounts, or contact the college for clarification
• Offers are posted in your Ontario Colleges account

Offers

Important Dates: Equal Consideration Date

• Equal consideration date for highly competitive programs is February 1st
• Plan to apply before Feb 1, to have the best chance of receiving an offer!
• Some programs close on Feb 1, as they are already full
• Many programs are available to apply to after February 1st
• List of highly competitive programs accessed from this page. https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/highly-competitive-programs

How can you reach us?

Phone

Chat

Email

Canadian Applicants

+1-519-763-4725

General Inquiries

ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca

Talk with live agents

Accessible from our website

Thank you!

Questions?

ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca

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