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Apply by the February 1st deadline for equal consideration!
Fees for the 2026-2027 OCAS Application
For 2026-2027 applications, the fee is $150. This application fee comes in accordance with the multi-year fee schedule previously approved by the Committee of Presidents (CoP) for Ontario’s public colleges.
** IF THE APPLICATION FEE IS A BARRIER TO YOU APPLYING FOR COLLEGE,
PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR!**
The application for college programs in the 2026-2027 academic year will be available on Friday, October 10.
On this date, students can begin applying to programs that start between August 2026 and July 2027 via ontariocolleges.ca.
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.
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.
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 a Program tool at any time to find programs that are still open.
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.
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.
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Students planning to attend Algonquin College, who are concerned about paying the $500 tuition deposit, can apply to have it waived: http://www.algonquincollege.com/ro/tde/
OCAS Help Centre
We’re excited to share the launch of a new online Help Centre that lets applicants quickly find answers to questions about applying to college.
The Help Centre includes helpful information and resources on topics like:
Researching colleges and programs
Creating, managing, and accessing an account
Creating an application
Adding education
Submitting transcripts and supporting documents
Responding to offers
And more!
Built with accessibility in mind, the OCAS Help Centre presents information in a way that’s easy to understand and navigate.
While exploring the site, you can:
Search the entire site using the robust site search tool on the homepage
View articles in English or French based on your preferred language
Rate articles on how helpful they are and share feedback to help us improve them
Download, print, and share articles
See when an article was last updated and how long it will take to read
Be sure to add the Help Centre to your browser’s favourites for quick access!
Algonquin College - Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at Algonquin College is excited to welcome students to post-secondary studies this fall. We are hosting Virtual Open Houses this semester to help address any questions prospective students and their families may have. The next CAL Virtual Open House is June 5, see the CAL Upcoming Events attachment for more details and registration link.
If a student has an IEP or wishes to register with our department for academic accommodations, please advise them to submit supporting disability documentation along with the completed Request for Support (RFS) form to the Welcome Centre for processing. The recommended submission deadline is June 15, 2026 to ensure academic accommodations are in place by the start of the fall semester.
All documentation can be emailed to the Welcome Centre at welcomecentre@algonquincollege.com or submitted in-person. The Welcome Centre is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Commons building. I have included a copy of the campus map for ease of reference.
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The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) will be hosting a drop-in style open house during March Break for prospective students who wish to register for academic accommodations at the post-secondary level. Students and their families are welcome to stop by to learn more about our services and register early for the upcoming fall term. Open Houses take place on March 17 at 11:00am and March 20 at 1:00pm
Students with a current IEP may wish to bring a copy along with primary disability documentation to the event. These documents will help with the registration process and identify what academic accommodations and support services best meet the needs of the student.
Please register here - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cal-open-house-winter-2026-tickets-1980022955962?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Live Q&A Sessions
Students with questions can join our drop-in virtual Q&A sessions to speak directly with a member of our team.
Students can register here: Q&A Session Registration
On-Demand Webinars
We've created several pre-recorded webinars to help students navigate the college application process.
Program Page Navigation Webinar - Students can learn how to navigate the program pages on our website.
Apply to College Webinar - An overview of the Ontario College Application Service, how to find programs and how to determine eligibility.
Next Steps Webinar - An overview of next steps and what to expect after receiving an offer from Algonquin College.
Virtual Tour
Students can explore our campuses online through our virtual tour.
Algonquin College
Algonquin College is recommending the suspension of 30 academic programs, effective Fall 2026 to its Board of Governors at the February 23, 2026 meeting. If approved by the Board, no new learners will be admitted to these programs starting Fall 2026. This decision will not impact learners currently enrolled in these programs or those admitted for the Spring 2026 term. For those who have applied or been accepted into these programs for Fall 2026, additional information will be made available following the Board decision.
The recommendation to suspend these programs was made after careful consideration and extensive efforts to address ongoing operational challenges. Recent changes in federal policy and provincial funding models, along with the need to ensure financial sustainability, were key factors.
Frequently asked questions have been prepared to provide further background on the financial realities Algonquin College is facing as well as additional information pertaining to program suspensions.
Note that while the Event Management Graduate Certificate program is being cancelled, this does NOT affect the Bachelor of Event, Sport & Entertainment Management (BESEM) - the 4-year honours degree which is still being offered.
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