- Applying Out Of Province
- College Important Dates
- College Tours
- Grade 12 Newsletter
- Ontario Colleges Fair
- Ontario Universities Fair
- OSAP
- STA College Fair
- STA Presentation on Post-Secondary
- STA University Fair
- US Colleges Information
- University Important Dates
- University Tours
Post Secondary Presentations
Ontario Colleges Fair
October 18th, 5pm-9pm
October 18th, 9am-2pm
For more info please visit https://ontariocollegefair.ca/
Ontario Universities Fair (OUFs)
Mark your calendar for the Ontario University fair, hosted by Ontario’s universities in fall 2022:
- Saturday, October 21st, 10:00am – 5 pm (ET)
- Sunday, October 22, 10:00am – 5 pm (ET)
For more info please visit https://www.ontariouniversitiesfair.ca/
STA’s University Fair
- STA’s University fair is scheduled to take place on Wednesday October 11th from 9:00 am-12 pm in the STA gymnasium.
STA’s College Fair
- STA’s College fair is scheduled to take place on Wednesday October 11th from 9:00 am-12pm in the STA gymnasium.
STA Post-Secondary Presentations
Grade 12 Post-Secondary Presentation
TBD
Applying to OUAC
Applying to an Ontario College
OUAC (University) Important Dates
January 15th, 2024
Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit their completed application to OUAC.
Note: The OUAC still processes applications received after this date and distributes them to the universities; however, specific university deadlines will apply.
The initial application includes all final grades from completed Grade 11 and 12 courses and a list of all current-year courses in progress.
May 2, 2024
Target date for Ontario universities to receive all midterm/final grades available for 4U/M courses and interim grades for full-year courses from the OUAC. Grades the OUAC receives earlier than the deadline will be sent to Ontario universities when received.
May 29th, 2024
The latest date all high school applicants who submitted their application by the January application deadline 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 3rd, 2024
The earliest date an Ontario high school student may be required to respond to an Ontario university offer of admission and give a financial commitment (e.g., registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.).
All other admission-related elements, including scholarships, other forms of student assistance or financial incentives, and offers of residence are considered part of the offer of admission. Therefore, a student may accept these other offers before June 1, 2023, but Ontario universities will not compel a student in any way to make a decision earlier than this date.
OCAS (College) Important Dates
Early October 2023: Online Application Opens
In early October, access to the online college application becomes available for programs beginning in the following academic year (August to July). You may create an account and begin your application
November 1, 2023: Earliest Offer Date
This is the earliest date that colleges may begin to send offers of admission to programs for the upcoming academic year. Offers will continue to be issued until programs are filled or wait-lists are established.
February 1, 2024: Equal Consideration Date
Apply on or before this date 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.
Note that applications to highly competitive programs must be received by this date in order to be considered. As these programs receive a high volume of applicants, all seats may be filled by
February 1, 2024
Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications well before the Equal Consideration Date, as website volumes on the online application are at their highest at this time.
Many programs continue to accept applicants after February 1. Use our find your program tool at any time to find programs that are still open.
May 1, 2024: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Log in to your ontariocolleges.ca account to confirm your offer.
Colleges may extend offers of admission after this date. Each college will set the deadline to confirm offers made after May 1, and this deadline will be communicated to you with your offer.
June 2024: Tuition Deposit Due at the Colleges
The colleges require payment of a tuition deposit in June to secure your spot in your program. Each college sets its own tuition deposit amount and payment deadline. This information will be communicated to you by the college.
Applying to Universities (Out of Province)
- 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
• The University of Calgary
• 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 institution’s application form. Note: In all cases, the eleventh digit should be “0”.
Skilled Trades Links and Information
An apprenticeship is post-secondary education, like college and university, and apathway to a rewarding career in the trades. As an apprentice, you take classes and learn your trade by working under the direction of experienced workers – and get paid while you do it.
Watch this video from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to learn what an apprenticeship is and how to set yourself up in high school to succeed. https://youtu.be/okIB65YlwaM
How to prepare for success in an apprenticeship?
- Take math each year (see www.ontariocolleges.ca for math requirements)
- You are encouraged to take sciences throughout high school. Physics is required for Electrician apprentices who want to join an Electrical Union.
- Get your driver’s license
- Take safely courses, such as first aid. Safety training courses are offered through Concentrated OYAP programs.
- Prove you can work on a team by playing sports, having a part-time job, etc.
- Demonstrate responsibility – attend school regularly, be on time, volunteer
Research
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apprenticeship-ontario
https://www.apprenticesearch.com/
www.ontariocolleges.ca – search for 1-year certificate programs and 2 or 3 year diploma programs
Skills are in demand. Seize the opportunity!
According to Statistics Canada and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, Canada needs more than 160,000 apprentices in the next 5 years. There are more people retiring from the workforce than entering it!
So how do you apply for an apprenticeship? Unlike Ontario colleges and universities which have a centralized application centre, the application for an apprenticeship has a decentralized process. This means that after graduation you must find paid employment as a registered apprentice – in other words you must find a job. To find this job, or any other job, most employers want you to have skills or experience before getting hired.
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
High school students do a cooperative education experience in any of the 144 skilled trades. Co-op in a skilled trade is OYAP! This can happen in Grade 11, Grade 12 and/or as a Returning Grade 12. All OYAP programs are free to students.
This is an excellent way to gain skills and experience in a skilled trade while in high school. There is also the possibility of getting a Registered Training Agreement with the co-op employer, and these hours may count towards the required hours for the apprenticeship. - College “Trade and Techniques” Programs
Another way that you can prepare for an apprenticeship is to do a trades and techniques program at a college. To qualify for these programs, you must graduate high school. These programs take between 1 and 3 years to complete.
- Pre-apprenticeship programs
These free programs typically require that you have completed high school. They are similar to OYAP in that they combine in school training with a cooperative education experience, but they are often run at colleges or union training centres.- Typically, the cooperative education experiences are paid.
- Pre-apprenticeship programs can be highly competitive to get into.
- Program start dates vary; do not follow school year calendar.
- Direct to Employers
The last option is to go directly to employers. This is a very difficult option directly from high school because you must demonstrate skills and experience to be hired.
University Campus Tour
Below is a list of links to virtual tours and open house information to several of the Ontario Universities
Please note these are not all the available links for each university. This is just a sample.
College Campus Tours
US College Information
US Application Tips
- http://international.collegeboard.org/study-in-the-us/apply
- https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
US College Expo
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Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT)
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 thats 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.
- http://sat.collegeboard.org/about-tests
- http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/test-center-code-search (Register for the SAT Test)
ACT Test Information
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.
- http://www.actstudent.org/regist/centers/ (Register for the ACT Test)
- http://www.actstudent.org/faq/ (Frequently asked questions about the ACT)
OSAP Information
Sheridan has prepared a presentation providing an overview of OSAP, the application process, important information and tips for potential post-secondary students. In addition to this presentation, we also recommend that students visit the OSAP website (www.osap.gov.on.ca) for more information. OSAP Presentation Video
What is OSAP?
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.
OSAP offers funding through:
- grants: money you don’t have to pay back
- a student loan: money that you need to repay once you’re done school
When you apply for OSAP, you will automatically be considered for both grants and loans. If you do not want to take a loan, you can decline it after your application is approved.
What OSAP can help with?
OSAP can help you pay for:
- Tuition
- Books, equipment and supplies
- Compulsory student fees charged by a school
- Living expenses (full-time students only)
- Child care (for students with children)
For more information please visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/learn-about-osap#section-0
Post Secondary Application Information