University
OUAC Info
A reminder about important OUAC dates.
The latest date that an Ontario University can send you a response to your application is May 29th.
June 3rd is the earliest date that you may be required to respond to an Ontario University offer of admission and give a financial commitment (ie: registration deposit, residence deposit, etc). All other admission-related elements, including scholarships, other forms of student assistance of financial incentives and offers of residence, are considered part of the offer of admission. Therefore, a student may accept these other offers before June 3, 2024, but Ontario Universities will not compel a student in any way to make a decision before this date.
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OUAC provides a collection of online resources for students.
New Student Hyperdoc - "I've Applied to an Ontario University - What's Next?" [PDF]
This document contains links to promotional material about what's next in the application process, and other important information, such as deadlines, online resources and how to respond to an offer of admission.
Beginning June 5, Ontario high school students can search for possible openings at Ontario universities on the OUAC website.
The OUInfo website has been updated for 2023-2024 and includes the following new sections:
Ontario universities continue to offer their own events, tours, webinars, chats and more. Visit Tours and Events on OUInfo to see upcoming Ontario university offerings.
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OUAC - Virtual Information Sessions
On May 22, 5-7 pm (ET), Ontario's universities will host an Information Sessions virtual event geared towards Grade 11 students looking to explore their university options ahead of Grade 12. Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions.
ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES - Application Resources
All students applying to Ontario Universities will apply using the OUAC Application on the OUAC website (www.ouac.on.ca). There are no longer separate 101 and 105 applications and PINS will not be required as of Fall 2023. The Application Deadline is January 15, 2024
Visit Ontario Universities’ Info (OUInfo) for a list of virtual events offered by each university
For questions about specific Ontario universities, contact the universities directly
Visit the OUAC website for high school to university student transition resources
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Ontario Universities' Info (OUInfo) 2024 is live!
OUInfo is the only resource that is updated directly by the Ontario universities, making it a reliable one-stop shop for information. Find and compare Ontario university programs, and research residences, scholarships, admission requirements and more.
Be sure to check out these new pages:
Universities update OUInfo throughout the year, so remember to check back regularly.
OUAC Application
To ensure that you are correctly identified as a current Ontario high school applicant in your Undergraduate application, please ensure that you add the correct information for the "To Date" field and the OSSD question on the Education page.
The "To Date" for your current Ontario high school must be when you will finish Grade 12: between September 2023 and August 2024. If you are finishing Grade 12 in June 2024, you need to add "June 2024" as the "To Date". This applies to graduated students returning to take additional credits as well. If you add a "To Date" outside of this range, you will not be recognized as a current Ontario high school student.
For the question "Will you achieve your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by the end of the current school year, or have you already achieved it?", which is found in the 'Tell Us More' section on the Education page, you must select "Yes". You will then be prompted to add your OEN. If you answer "No", you will not be recognized as a current Ontario high school student.
Questions? Email: guidance@ouac.on.ca.
ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES - Offer of Admission
Accept your offer of admission by the June 1st, 2024 deadline.
Once admitted, you will be able to select courses for the next year. Instructions on how to register for courses should be emailed to you by the University Registrar's Office and/or provided on your student portal.
OUT-OF-PROVINCE UNIVERSITIES
If you are applying to out-of-province universities, you must apply directly to the institution by their deadline, and you will need to request your transcript from Student Services.
**Please request your transcript from Student Services at least 3 days before you need it**
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Eleven universities outside of Ontario have agreements with OUAC. Include your OUAC Reference Number (11 digits, ending with "0") if you are applying to the following schools, so that they can access your marks electronically.
*Acadia University *Bishop's University *University of British Columbia
*University of Calgary *Concordia University *Dalhousie University
*McGill University * University of Victoria *Saint Mary's University
*Simon Fraser University * University of New Brunswick
Apply to Ontario universities using the Application 101 (OUAC 101).
Access how-to videos on applying through OUAC at https://www.ouac.on.ca/101-tutorials/
Get informed about Ontario universities, search by program or by school.
TOUR AND EVENTS CALENDAR ON ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES (OUInfo)
Ontario universities continue to offer their own virtual events, tours, webinars, chats and more.
University Rankings from SchoolFinder
The 2024 Maclean's university rankings are out now, and there's lots to explore. Maclean's has even ranked schools based on the amount of scholarships and bursaries they offer to students! Start browsing the lists now.
OUAC Student Info 2024.pdfOntario University Events
Ontario's universities are excited to host a collection of in-person and virtual events this spring and fall, where students can speak directly with university and student representatives.
These events are free and anyone may attend. Please make a note of the following events and dates and consider posting them on your school website.
Virtual Information Sessions
May 22, 2024 5-7 pm (ET)
Dates for the fall events will be posted on the OUEvents website soon.
Each virtual event gives students the opportunity to learn about the universities of their choice and ask questions.
New this spring: Ontario's universities will host an Information Sessions virtual event geared towards Grade 11 students looking to explore their university options ahead of Grade 12. Encourage your students to sign up for this event now.
Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)
October 5-6, 2024, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily - Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
The OUF is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. This event allows students to gather information and chat one-on-one with representatives from Ontario's universities.
Note: There are no university presentations at OUF 2024. If students are looking for a similar experience, we encourage them to attend the virtual Information Sessions.
Ontario Universities' Regional Fairs
Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario: September 16-20
Ottawa and Eastern Regions: September 23-27
Southwestern Ontario: October 7-11
Central Eastern Ontario: October 15-18
Individual event dates and locations are TBD.
Ontario's university representatives are coming to a city near you as they travel across the province for this year's Regional Fairs. These events are fair style and offer an opportunity to speak directly with university representatives.
Note: The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) will participate in the OUF and Information Sessions, offering students the opportunity to connect with Indigenous recruiters and explore their opportunities.
Visit our website to find out more about these events.