University and College Application Process

Applications for Ontario Universities/Colleges will be done by each student online. We strongly encourage you to submit your University and College applications before the December holidays begin.

• The University applications deadline is January 15, 2025.

• College applications are due before February 1, 2025 if they are to be considered for equal consideration.

Students are encouraged to see their counsellor if they require assistance with the research and application process.

Students can review the tutorial beforehand at the Ontario Universities website:

• 1O1- How to Videos (OUAC) 

Students and parents are encouraged to research a wide variety of universities, colleges and other programs.

Website volume is highest on due dates, you are encouraged to apply early!

Important Dates

August 2024

The OUAC launches Ontario Universities’ Info with updated information for fall 2023 admission.

September - December 2024 - University/College Visits

October 15, 2024

Post-Secondary Information Evening for parents, caregivers, and guardians.

November 1, 2024

The deadline to submit your Academic resume to Guidance.

November 1, 2024

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 waitlists are established. 

January 15, 2025

Online university applications to Ontario Universities' Application Centre-  OUAC. The OUAC still processes applications received after this date and distributes them to universities; however, specific university deadlines will apply.

February 1, 2025: Equal Consideration Date

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.

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. 

May 29, 2025

Last day you can expect a response from an Ontario university if you applied by the January 15, 2025 deadline.

June 2, 2025

The earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind (e.g. registration deposit, residence deposit, etc.) from an Ontario secondary school student. All other admissions-related elements including scholarships, other forms of student assistance or financial incentives, and offers of residence are considered part of the offer of admission. Therefore, a student may accept these other offers prior to June 2, 2025, but Ontario universities shall not compel a student in any way to make an earlier decision.