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COLLEGE INFORMATION and PRESENTATIONS 2022 - 2023


Many Ontario college reps are booking visits for students at ADHS. A full schedule of the visits is posted outside of Student Services and will be included in monthly newsletters. It is also available on our website. Grads can sign up for these visits on sign-up sheets outside of Student Services. You must sign up for the presentations you wish to attend. If there is a school you would like to see but which is not scheduled for a visit, please let Ms. Brown know and we will reach out to that school.

OCF – ONTARIO COLLEGE FAIR:
All Ontario Colleges coordinate for an annual information fair where students and parents can explore a student’s college options, learn about individual schools and programs, and ask questions of college representatives regarding programs, costs, student life, residence options, etc. This year the Fair is scheduled for October 19-20 in Toronto. There is not cost or pre-registration required. You can find out more information at: ontariocollegefair.ca/ .

COLLEGE MONDAYS:
Since many students are not able to attend the Ontario College Fair in Toronto, the colleges have also organized webinar events called College Mondays. Every Monday in November, there will be four panels running simultaneously on Zoom. Each panel will be made up of representatives from six or seven different colleges and will provide an overview of the Ontario community college system, highlights from each college on the panel, and answer ask questions from participants. Please view the following site if you are interested in joining one of the College Monday panels. You will need to register in advance.
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/college-mondays?_ga=2.88563228.609061146.1664287122-1455423388.1647966191

CAMPUS TOURS/OPEN HOUSES:
Students are encouraged to attend open houses and go on campus tours in the Fall as they begin researching their college options. These events are excellent opportunities for students to tour the facilities, meet the faculty, learn more about the program offerings and get a sense of both the school community and the broader community to see if a college is a good fit for them. Some Open Houses require registration in advance or offer program specific Open House events. Please make sure you check the websites of the schools which interest you to confirm dates, times, registration, and presentation details. Spring Open Houses are also traditionally offered around March Break so if you want to visit schools after you have completed your applications to help you make final decisions, you can also participate in the Spring Sessions. It is up to students to check the college websites to find out about these events. Upcoming Open House events for colleges near us:
• Algonquin College – Nov. 5th – registration is open now.
https://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/ 
• St. Lawrence College – Cornwall Nov. 5, Brockville Nov. 12, Kingston Nov. 19 – more details to come 
https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/Fall-Open-House
• Loyalist College – Oct. 26th (Wednesday) – pre-registration now open
https://www.loyalistcollege.com/registration/
• Fleming College – Oct. 29 – pre-registration now open https://flemingcollege.ca/myopenhouse


Many schools also offer webinars about a variety of things: programs, the application process, financial assistance, student supports, etc. Again, please check the individual college websites for webinar offerings and schedules. They may also require pre-registration.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR COLLEGE:
The Ontario College Application Service opens for college applications in early October. The deadline for completing and submitting your college application with payment is February 1st, 2023 for equal consideration. However, we encourage all of our potential graduates to complete and submit college applications online at the end of November/beginning of December in order to avoid any technical problems which can arise when the service is really busy in January. The application process must be completed online through the OCAS website at https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ .

There will be an application session held at school mid-November for any students who would like some help with the college application process. To be considered for most Ontario college admissions, you must have completed your Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a grade 12 English credit (U or C level) and any other prerequisites required by the program for which you are applying. You will also you need to have completed your community service hours by June 1st and successfully completed the literacy test or course requirement. When you go online in November and December, you should be aware that:
✓ The application processing fee is $110.00 (non-refundable).
✓ An application allows you up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college). You cannot set up a second account to apply for more programs but you can change and update your choices whenever you want. Changes made before February 1st will not result in any disadvantage to you.
✓ All programs for which you apply should begin in the same academic year.
✓ Your username is permanent. You can use it again in the future by reactivating your account (paying the $110 fee). As a result, you should ensure that you use your legal name, and please capitalize your first and last name.
✓ Your password must be 8-14 characters in length.
✓ You MUST use a valid email address and you SHOULD use the one that you check most often. It should be your personal email, not your ADHS email account, as you will no longer have access to the ADHS account after you graduate.
✓ You will need your OEN (Ontario Education Number) and Student Number to complete your application. Both of these are visible on your report card or you can come to Student Services.
✓ You should check that all of the information is accurate and complete after your application has been processed. (It usually takes 2 business days to process.)

THE RESEARCH PROCESS:
Before you apply you should:
✓ Research your programs.
✓ Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca for a comprehensive guide to Ontario Colleges and programs as well as programs which are affiliated with Ontario Universities.
✓ Attend in-school college presentations, attend the Ontario College Fair or participate in College Mondays
✓ Check out college publications, websites and tours.
✓ Meet with Ms. Brown if you need help with your research.
✓ Visit ontariocolleges.ca to familiarize yourself with the website and application process.


TIMELINES:
*September 28 & 29, 2022 College Information Meeting
*Early October, 2022 Online Application Opens through OCAS
*November 1, 2022 Colleges may begin sending early offers of admissions *November (Mondays) 2022 College Monday panels and information session *Mid November, 2022 Attend a college application session organized by Ms. Brown
*Early December, 2022 Complete your online application February 1st, 2023 *Equal consideration deadline May 1st, 2023
*Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission (for most college programs)
*Mid-June, 2023 Deadline for payment of tuition deposit to secure your spot Please ensure that you follow up on all mailings and emails from OCAS or the Colleges. This is crucial in determining your entrance to programs.


FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS OSAP:
A session will be held in May to explain the government’s system of loans and student eligibility. For more information go to OSAP and Canada Student Aid

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS:
To research scholarships and awards to go yconic.com and scholarshipscanada.com and create an account to search for scholarships. Check the bulletin board outside Student Services and announcements for upcoming presentations. Research college websites and eINFO for scholarships, bursaries and awards.

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