Welcome to the University Post-Secondary Pathways Page!
GENERAL INFORMATION
To apply to university you need six grade 12 U or M credits (including the prerequisites for your chosen university program). Open courses and co-op do not count as university prerequisites.
- Get your PIN? You will need this in order to create your account and apply to univeristy programs! Go to Guidance if you have any questions!
- Be sure your Guidance counsellor knows about any on-line, correspondence, private or night school courses you are taking.
- Universities are increasingly reviewing students’ grade 11 marks to gather further information about potential program candidates.
- Visit Ontario Universities Info to research programs and admission requirements – make sure you aren’t missing any required courses, etc.!
- Research costs (tuition, residence, books, etc.) and begin applying for scholarships and bursaries
- Apply on-line through the website (using UNDERGRAD 101): OUAC
- Submit payment of $150 for three choices – additional choices are $50 each. All fees are non-refundable. Be aware you are usually limited to 3 programs at one university. Ensure you are also aware of each university’s policy regarding number of allowable programs.
- You can make changes to program selections up to the application deadline, but be aware you will incur a fee penalty if switching from one university to another.
- Be aware of ALL APPLICATION DEADLINES; APPLICATIONS are DUE JANUARY 12, 2023 for equal consideration!
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