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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, 2025 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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CAL - Open House
If you are a student with disability, join an in-person or virtual open house event to learn more about AC's academic accommodations! Learn more about CAL at algonquincollege.com/cal
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at Algonquin College is pleased to share the following virtual open house events with you and your students. All prospective students and their family members are encouraged to attend to learn about the academic accommodation process at Algonquin College. Registration is required through the Eventbrite link, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cal-virtual-open-house-s25-tickets-1065363955269?aff=oddtdtcreator
Next event: Tuesday, May 27 from 6 - 7pm
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) Virtual Open House is an opportunity for new students and family members to meet CAL staff and learn about the academic accommodation process at Algonquin College. Information regarding additional support services and financial aid at the post-secondary level will also be discussed. Register early with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) to start the academic accommodation process.
Support Staff across Ontario Colleges are currently on strike. We understand that this disruption has impacted planned school visits and limited our ability to offer in-person support. Here are some helpful resources.
Virtual Algonquin College Presentation
While in-person visits are paused, we're currently offering weekly virtual presentations every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Students can register for here: Virtual Presentation Registration
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. In-person tours will resume once the labour dispute has been resolved.
Fall Open House - Saturday, November 8 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Students can register now to stay informed about our upcoming Open House. It's a great opportunity to explore programs, speak with faculty and staff, tour our campus and labs, and learn more about student services.