Grade 9 & 10 courses: only successful attempts of courses are recorded.
Grade 11 & 12 courses: ALL attempts of courses (including failures) are recorded.
Grade12 student: if a grade 12 student drops a course before the mid-term date this will NOT be
recorded on the student transcript.
All potential graduates should schedule an appointment with their guidance counsellor for the EXIT PLAN MEETING.
Ontario Scholars – students obtaining 480 marks in six grade 12 courses are eligible to receive Ontario Scholar designation on their transcripts.
Students/Parents should review the graduation requirements each year to ensure that their child is on track and have met the necessary requirements.OSSD – Graduation Requirements
Notre Dame Grade 12 Newsletter
This newsletter outlines dates and information related to apprenticeship, college, and university programs in Ontario. Listen to announcements daily and visit D2L – Student Services and ND’s website for updates/changes to this newsletter. Grade 12 Newsletter
Upcoming Lunch and Learn Workshop
“How to Apply to College” – Wednesday October 29 (lunch A & B)
How to Apply to College, University, and Start an Apprenticeship
COLLEGE
Applications to Ontario Colleges are due February 1st, 2026 @ ontariocolleges.ca
Apply on or before February 1, 2026 in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
Applications to Ontario Universities are due January 15, 2026 @ www.ouac.on.ca
All fees are listed in Canadian dollars. Base Application Fee: $156. For the initial three university/program choices. Additional Choice Fee: $50/choice. For each university/program choice beyond the initial three (e.g., if two additional university choices are added, you must pay $100 in addition to the base application fee).
Note: You may apply to as many Ontario universities/programs as you wish; however, you are limited to a maximum of 3 program choices at any one university (including its affiliates). Some universities may further limit the number of programs you can apply to. View the “How to Videos” – tutorials to see how you can create your OUAC account, complete your OUAC application, edit your OUAC application, and respond to an offer of admission.
Regional Fairs: Various dates and locations from September – October Ontario’s university representatives are coming to a city near you with the in-person Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives. ouevents.ca
In person visits: Samantha will be at Notre Dame on certain days. If interested in booking an in-person meeting with her please see Student Services for specific dates/times.
Mohawk College is excited to announce that they will be providing a number of virtual supports and services again this year. Virtual services provided include:
Grade 12 presentations
One to one student advising appointments: program exploration, pathway planning, preparatory and upgrading options.
College application assistance
Career assessments
Financial aid options: OSAP and bursaries
Postsecondary point-of-contact for all questions and assistance needed right up to the first day of college.
If interested in booking a 1:1 session, please contact Samantha Walker (see contact info below). She is available to meet by phone, text, email, & video appointments (Zoom or Teams)
Samantha Walker – Outreach & Education Advisor
(905) 870-0019 samantha.walker1@mohawkcollege.ca
Post Secondary virtual tours for Colleges and Universities across Canada
Virtual campus tours for Colleges and Universities across Canada are now available. If interested, click on the link and begin the journey.
Is an Ontario University or College in your future? Wondering where to start your research? Check out the following links to see what our fine Ontario schools have to offer.
Here you will have an opportunity to get even more information on popular items like: Programs, Tuition Costs, Contact Links, Scholarships, Tuition Costs and more.
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Important Facts about Post-Secondary Admission Requirements
#1: Universities calculate admission average using a student’s top six Grade 12 credits at the “M” or “U” level, including the programs’s required courses. One credit must be ENG4U. You cannot use “O” level or “C” level credits to apply to university.
#2: Colleges calculate admission average based on the program’s required courses. This may be the average of one or more courses. One of these credits must be ENG4C or ENG4U (very few colleges also accept ENG4E). Some colleges do not accept Coop or Physical Education credits because they are at the open level. Check college websites to verify program requirements.
#3: Many colleges have transfer agreements with universities. This is helpful for students who are not eligible to apply to university directly from high school. Visit www.ontransfer.ca for details.
Applying to Universities (Out of Province)
Students interested in applying to a university out of province must apply directly to the school that they are interested in. Application forms can be found directly on the school website. The OUAC assists the following out-of-province institutions in collecting academic data for Ontario secondary school students who have applied through the OUAC:
Acadia University
Bishop’s University
The University of British Columbia
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
McGill University
Saint Mary’s University
Simon Fraser University
The University of Victoria
Students who complete an application form for these out-of-province universities can provide authorization for a university to request their academic information from the OUAC. To provide authorization, the applicant must include their 11-digit OUAC Reference Number on the institutions’s application form. Note: In all cases, the eleventh digit should be “0”. This automated transfer of academic data greatly reduces the workload in secondary schools by eliminating the need to prepare and mail hardcopy transcripts.
Applying to US Colleges
Prepskills hosts a yearly US College Expo. Please feel free to share with your school community.
date – TBD
Roy Thompson Hall
Free admission, but pre-registration required: US College Expo 2025
If you’re interested in studying at an American university, you have to do your research – and you have to start early! Find your school fit at the U.S. College Expo! Admissions directors from notable universities as well as professional athletes and university sports experts will be there to help you! Pre-registration is free. Spots are limited, so register as soon as you can and let your friends know about it too!
I hope you’ll join us at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto in April for the Public Expo:
Connect in person with US college representatives.
Explore US college options!
Listen and learn from guest speakers.
Understand all aspects of the US admissions process, from selection process, financing, and student athlete requirements.
Canada’s unique, once a year US College Expo exclusively featuring American Colleges and Universities! Meet US College Representatives, Explore US College Options, Understand all aspects of the US Admissions process, from selection, application, financing and student athlete considerations.US COLLEGE EXPO CANADA
The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are designed to assess your academic readiness for college. These exams provide a path to opportunities, financial support, and scholarships, in a way that’s fair to all students. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests keep pace with what colleges are looking for today, measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century. Click the link below for more details:
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test.
The College Board introduced a new version of the SAT in 2005, with a mandatory writing test. ACT continues to offer its well-established test, plus an optional writing test. You take the ACT Writing Test only if required or requested by the college(s) you’re applying to.
The SAT penalizes you for wrong answers, so guessing is discouraged. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.
The ACT has an Interest Inventory that allows students to evaluate their interests in various career options.
In partnership with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), we’re pleased to announce the launch of a new feature that simplifies the OSAP application process for our college applicants. See link for more details Integration Between College and OSAP Applications
Is an Ontario University or College in your future? Wondering where to start your research? Check out the following links to see what our fine Ontario schools have to offer.
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