THE ONTARIO COLLEGES APPLICATION www.ontariocolleges.ca
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THE ONTARIO COLLEGES APPLICATION www.ontariocolleges.ca
THE ONTARIO COLLEGES APPLICATION www.ontariocolleges.ca St. Br. André Guidance Department 2015-2016 This is a brief overview of how to apply for programs at Ontario Colleges only If you are applying outside of Ontario, you will need to go through the individual college’s website It is in your best interest to research all pathways...you may think that university is the only option but the fact is that 71% of students attend college...one is not better than the other...they are just different There are many degree and transfer options that may be more appropriate and cost effective...do your research! Don’t forget to also attend open houses and other events that will allow you to make an informed decision You will apply to college via the www.ontariocolleges.ca website Under the APPLYING tab at the top of the home page there are several links in the dropdown menu that provide information and resources as you move through the application process ...please note that there is a step-by-step video or slide presentation available under the e-materials that walks you through each step of your application FIND A PROGRAM TOOL Start by researching and making a list of the programs you are interested in on the www.ontariocolleges.ca website You will also apply through this same website EMAIL COMMUNICATION Provide a valid email address • Communication re important information about your application, account activation and username / password recovery • Colleges use email to communicate regarding application and offers of admission Check your email regularly ! • Update your email address if it changes • Check your junk/spam mailboxes Use a professional email (SBA GAFE acct?) Check your email and online message board regularly WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU APPLY • List of programs • OEN (Ontario Education Number) and Student Number (found on your report card or CCSS) • Your complete home mailing address including postal code • Method of payment IN ! P d o e r N ui r eq Students will have received their CCSS in their HR If you have a spare, please pick up in Guidance Get organized before you start to make the application process simple Step 1: Create an Account New Users: click the “Create an Account” button Enter the application portal by clicking on APPLY icon in top menu bar You must then create an account Complete required info Create your account by filling in the required information carefully A link will be sent to you via the email you have provided for you to verify you account You must then complete the verification in order to access your application 7 Activate your account You cannot log in to your account without first activating it! Once you verify your account, you will receive a message indicating your account creation is completed Step 2: Complete the Application This is the home screen where you will start your application A checkmark will appear to the left after each section is completed All sections (even if they do not apply to you) must be completed, IN ORDER Click ‘Save’ to continue to the next step. My Profile Authorized users: this can be a good option so that if something happens, another person has access to your account ...this information is not shared with the individual colleges you have applied to...only OCAS My Applications My Applications: this is where you enterand/or update the programs that you wish to apply to Experience One of the major differences between the Ontario college and university application is that with college, you can outline any program-related experience (paid or volunteer) you may have Select Programs Make sure you choose the correct start date for the programs you are applying for ...majority of you will choose Aug 2016 - Jul 2017 If you choose programs from both, you will be charged the application fee twice...non-refundable Add Programs & Record Numbers Click on the Add a Program to enter the programs of your choice You can apply to a maximum of 5 program with a limit of 3 at any one college Be sure to record your account and application number for future reference Search & Add Programs Use the program search feature to search and add the programs of your choice MAKE SURE you select the correct Program Delivery (full time), Start Date, & Campus (some colleges have more than one location/campus) Rank Your Programs Once you have added your 5 programs, you will need to rank them in order of preference by moving them up or down on the page Applicant Dashboard Once program choices are added, the application status will be Unpaid. After the application processing fee is received the status is updated to Paid and the application information is forwarded to your college choice(s). APPLICATION FEE The application processing fee is $95 (nonrefundable) An application allows you up to 5 program choices, no more than 3 at any 1 college All program choices must start within the same academic year (August 2016 – July 2017) PAYMENT OPTIONS • Secure online payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) • Direct online payment from bank account • Will also accept payment through the mail, by money order or certified cheque only (payable to ontariocolleges.ca w application #) NOTE: your application will not be finalized until payment is processed. IMPORTANT DATES November 23, 2015 ●First date that 2014/15 application data is sent to colleges February 1, 2014 – Equal Consideration Date ●not a deadline for submitting applications; applications are still processed after this date (first-come, first-served basis) ●critical to apply to highly competitive programs by this date IMPORTANT DATES (cont’d) May 1, 2016 Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer Check your offer letter AND the expiry date of your offer of admission June 15, 2016 – Tuition Fee Payment Earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees PLEASE NOTE… All grades are sent to OCAS electronically → DO NOT need to send transcript Check grades in EDUCATION tab to insure all marks are present and accurate ANY ISSUES…see your Guidance counsellor! Colleges do send out generic emails requesting transcripts but this does not apply to current high school students All grades are sent electronically...full disclosure applies...all final marks of completed and attempted courses are uploaded