College Applications

Researching College Programs

This website shows every college program at every college in Ontario:

Ontariocolleges.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

Select PROGRAMS button, then use keyword search, or search by category. Each program listed has a link to the college website page for that program which provides admission requirements on the following:

1 year certificates

2 year diplomas

3 year advanced diplomas

1 year graduate certificates (require a 2 year college diploma to apply)

4 year degrees (require six 4U/4M high school prerequisites)

Applying to College

How: complete the online application form at www.ontariocolleges.ca

This website is also helpful to find out the programs that are offered at every college in Ontario using the “PROGRAMS” button.

When: the application website opens in early October. The “Equal Consideration” date is Feb 1, 2023. This is the cut-off date for consideration to highly competitive programs, however it is recommended that applications be submitted before Christmas holidays to avoid delays as the website gets busier. May 1, 2023 is the deadline to confirm offers of admission.

Cost: $95 to apply to any 5 programs at up to 3 different colleges. No more than 3 choices at one college.

See your Guidance counsellor for help and advice on researching or applying to college and watch the video below

Post-Secondary Research Tips

1. Sign up in Guidance for school recruiter visits in September/October (see Grad Guide or the Grad Classroom for dates)

2. Visit the UIP or the CIP Information evenings/events

3. Sign out college and university viewbooks in Guidance

4. General research: MyBlueprint.ca www.mybluprint.ca/tvdsb

Login is lastfirs###@gotvdsb.ca

+ school password

5. Research college programs: Ontariocolleges.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca

6. Research university programs: OUInfo.ca www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

7. Make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor to assist with your research.

8. Call or email the academic advisers from the school you are interested in to get specific questions answered. Contact info is available on school websites, viewbooks and from your Guidance Counsellor.

9. Visit the school’s Open House or sign up for a tour during the year. Getting a feel for the campus can help you make a decision.