ATTENTION GRADE 12 STUDENTS:
Planning for September 2026 starts NOW!
This year is an important year for you to listen closely to announcements and visit the Guidance office frequently. During the next few months representatives from numerous colleges and universities will be presenting both in person and virtually to tell you about their campuses, programs, application and entrance procedures and will answer any questions you may have. Link to all College/University Virtual Resources
This is a great opportunity for you to start getting an idea of what you want to do and where you want to go. For each of these sessions, there will be an announcement and a link to the virtual presentation in the Senior Google Classroom
Add yourself to the Grade 12 Guidance Google classroom for all sorts of timely updates using this code: 5b4zhz3h
Visiting College and University Campuses
Each college or university campus is notably different. Post-secondary education extends beyond the classroom into other aspects of campus life. These include places like the library, the cafeterias and coffee shops, the residences and off-campus housing settings, the recreational facilities, as well as cultural events, student governments and clubs, varsity, and intramural and recreational sports. Visit as many campuses as you can. This will help you get a “feel” for the life of the institution. Ask yourself, “Will this college or university meet my needs and expectations? Will I feel comfortable here?”
Many Canadian schools provide special information days for secondary school students. Some of these events are designed for students who are interested in specific programs, such as engineering, environmental sciences or physiotherapy. Other special events, like open houses, will provide an overview of the range of undergraduate and graduate programs available at that college or university.
Campus tours are available at most Canadian colleges or universities in the Fall and especially during March Break. Check your ontariouniversities.ca and ontariocolleges.ca websites for more information.
The TRG (www.transitionresourceguide.ca), fully funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, contains a wealth of resources for students with disabilities, but is beneficial to all students making the transition to post-secondary.
Future Further provides information about supports and services for Indigenous students interested in, or already attending, an Ontario university.
Students can find information about:
academics,
admissions,
financial aid,
housing,
Indigenous student services,
student life and
well-being.
Future Further also features videos of Indigenous role models who have achieved success in post-secondary education in Ontario. Students can learn about how to connect with Indigenous university representatives in a city near them.
Thinking of a Gap year? Take a year off with intention. Check out: https://www.cangap.ca/