College

Application Information

• Apply through Ontario Colleges website (see LINK below)

• Application opens in early October

• $110 application fee for five programs

• November 1, 2023 colleges may begin sending offers of admission

• February 1, 2024 deadline for equal consideration

• May 1, 2024 deadline to confirm offers of admission

• THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

General Information:

• 24 different publicly funded colleges in Ontario

• offer 2 or 3 year diplomas and less lengthy certificate programs (often less than 1 year)

• 4 General Areas of Study: Applied Arts, Business, Technology, Health Science

• Nature of Studies: Work and job oriented focus on application and skills, 30-50% practical, hands-on work, often leads to specific occupations

• High School Requirements (minimum): Ontario Secondary School Diploma, ENG4C, and others depending on the specific program

• Portfolios, test results, and/or interviews are required for certain programs

Check out the following websites for the most current information:

    Viewbooks - a complete listing of published materials from each institution

    Ontario Colleges (OCAS) - program, planning, and application information for all of the colleges in Ontario

    Transition Resource Guide - complete transition resource provided by the government of Ontario

    Algonquin College - official website

     OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) - possible funding for school

    Go to College - college, apprenticeship and career pathway programs 

    Campus Tours - virtual tour of all Canadian universities and colleges