plan the “plan” section helps you prepare for your college education. here you will find...

PlanThe “Plan” section helps you prepare for your college education. Here you will find information about the individual colleges, a map of their campus locations, a summary of program types, and a section designed to assist and inform your parents.

A campus tour is the best way to get a ‘vibe’ for which college is best for you. To find an open house go to:

ontariocolleges.ca/visit

Find a ProgramThe “Find” section is designed so you can search through over 2,600 programs offered by Ontario’s 28 publicly-funded colleges.

You can compare different programs, sort your search results and save programs to a Wishlist until you are ready to apply.

Check back to ontariocolleges.ca/find for our updated look! Coming soon…

Fill up your Wishlist first. Then when you go to apply, those choices will be waiting for you to pick from.

ApplyThe “Apply” section is the area of our website where you will complete and submit your college application.

Hint: Check out the Applicant Info section and print off a checklist.

Be sure to have mom or dad’s credit card ready when you apply...

New users need to “Sign Up” and create an

account. (Be sure to have a valid email

address.)

New users need to “Sign Up” and create an

account. (Be sure to have a valid email

address.)

Fill out all required

fields, please.

Fill out all required

fields, please.

You can use your email address as

your Username to

keep it simple.

You can use your email address as

your Username to

keep it simple.

Click “Apply to College”

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email like this?

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Did you get an

email like this?

If not, check your

spam or junk folder

After creating your account, Sign In (login)

to start your application

Click here if you forget your

Username or Password

Enter your Email address and click on

Submit.

Forgot Password: Step 1

Pick one(#3 may be the

easiest).


Enter your Username. (You may have used your email

address).


One last step…the security

question.

One last step…the security

question.

Forgot Password: Last Step

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email like this?

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Click here to apply to college.

Click here to apply to college.

Make changes to

your account

here.

Make changes to

your account

here.

Pick the date that you

would like to attend college

Pick the date that you

would like to attend college

Parents need access

? If so, click “Yes”

Parents need access

? If so, click “Yes”

Click “Yes” if you are planning

to graduate.

Click “Yes” if you are planning

to graduate.

Select a program

from your

Wishlist.

Select a program

from your

Wishlist.

Forget to add a program to your

Wishlist? No problem, start a new search here.

Forget to add a program to your

Wishlist? No problem, start a new search here.

Save your

choices before

you move on.

Save your

choices before

you move on.

SCROLL DOWN to add your volunteer or work

experience.

SCROLL DOWN to add your volunteer or work

experience.

Payment

Have your credit card info ready

Have your credit card info ready

Click here to pay the

application fee

Click here to pay the

application fee

Select your card type, enter info

and click Continue.

Select your card type, enter info

and click Continue.

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ConfirmThe “Confirm” section is where you can find information about accepting an offer, how to finance your education and of course, view, accept and confirm your offer of admission to college.

You may receive more than one offer, but you can only accept one offer at a time.

You can change your acceptance by logging back into your account.*

*Only one acceptance or change can be made per day.

View, accept and confirm offers here.

View, accept and confirm offers here.

Select the right dates

Pick the offer that you would

like to accept

Pick the offer that you would

like to accept

Confirm that this is the offer that you would

like to accept.

You are all set. The college will contact you with the next steps for

registration.

You are all set. The college will contact you with the next steps for

registration.

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email like this?

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email like this?

If not, check your

spam or junk folder

Need Help?Simply type your question into the box and hit “Ask us”

FAQ’sTo see the Top 10 online questions, hit the link from our footer.

Question: What do I need to apply to college?

Answer:30 minutes, a computer, internet connection, a credit card and your grades…your guidance department will send us your current year courses and transcript.

You also need a desire for learning and for getting a great job!!!

Frequently asked questions…

Question: How can I be accepted to college if I’m still finishing high school?

Answer:The colleges will consider your admission using 1st semester final marks and 2nd semester mid-term marks.

The colleges may also look at your Grade 11 marks.

You may receive an offer conditional upon the successful completion of your OSSD.

If you get a conditional offer, keep working hard towards your final marks!!!


Question: Are there any important dates to keep in mind?

Answer:February 2, 2009 All applications received by this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges. This is also the earliest date the colleges will issue an offer of acceptance and the earliest date an applicant may confirm an offer.

May 1, 2009 Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. (Note: Offers may be issued after this date, check your offer letter for details.)

June 15, 2009Earliest date colleges may require tuition.

You may want to print off a checklist to help you. Go to:

ontariocolleges.ca/apply


Question: What do I do about my transcripts?

Answer:Students currently enrolled in high school please advise your guidance office that you will be applying to college.

Your guidance department will send us your grades.

You do NOT have to send us a paper transcripts. Talk to guidance…


Question: Will the colleges confirm that they have received my application?

Answer:After December 1st, you may receive a verification from the colleges you have applied to. If you do not receive an application verification, please contact the colleges directly.

The colleges will not contact you before November 30,


Question: What if I need help with my application?

Answer:We can help you through one of the following means…

Ask us | Chat | Email | Call

Before you call, try the “Ask us” service … you may find your answer there!!!


Thank you

…and good luck.