Researching Programs
Applying to an Ontario University
To apply to an Ontario University, students will apply through the Ontario University Application Centre.
Click: “101 Online Application” from the Main Page or from the Quick Reference on the right hand side
Log into your account using your PIN #, Student # and School #
Select your program choices by using the Add New Program Option or the Browse Program Option ® enter the program codes – you may choose Three programs for your first payment of $150; each additional program choice will cost $50
Prepare to submit your application by completing these steps:
1. Review the programs on your application
2. Number your choices in order of preference
3. Confirm your Personal Information
4. Confirm your Address Information
5. Complete the 9 questions from the universities
6. Review your Academic Information – report errors to your Guidance Counselor
Submit your application
Submit your payment ® Print this page and Record your OUAC Reference Number.
Your school will have already submitted your mark history to OUAC electronically.
Timelines (please visit www.ouac.ca for current year deadlines):
As soon as possible
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Begin researching
Use the “Program
Wizard” or “Areas of Study Chart” of the www.electronicinfo.ca website
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Early November
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Grade 11 marks and
Grade 12 courses are electronically forwarded to OUAC for all possible
university applicants – NO midterm marks sent at this date
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Mid November
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Receive your PIN Access
Letter from Guidance
Apply to university at
www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 ® acknowledgement letters mailed to students as
applications are processed
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Mid-January
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Deadline for students
to submit applications online to OUAC
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Early February
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Recommended LAST day
to make changes to program choices or to add programs to application
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February
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Semester 1 final marks
forwarded electronically to OUAC
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Late February
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Review your grades and
account on “Review and Change Your Completed Application”
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Mid-April 25
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Semester 2 midterm
marks forwarded electronically to OUAC
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Late May
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Latest date by which
all students can expect a response from an Ontario university
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Early June
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Earliest date that a
university can require a response to an offer of admission and any kind of
financial commitment
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June - August
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Admission Information
Service available for students not admitted to a university program by June
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End of June
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Semester 2 final marks
forwarded electronically to OUAC
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