Dufferin-Peel CDSB - Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School

Ontario Universities Application Information

The Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) provides application services for entry to various undergraduate programs offered at Ontario's universities. Information about general university admission to an Ontario University begins at the following link:

http://www.ouac.on.ca/undergrad/undergrad.html

The following link is a guide to applying online to an Ontario University for students currently enrolled in an Ontario Secondary School

http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/index.html

The following is an online tutorial for completing the online application, Compass.101.

http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/pdf/English_Apply.pdf

English-language learning and assessment, TOEFL. The TOEFL measures how well you read, listen, speak and write in English and use these skills together in the university classroom. In some cases, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English before being admitted to a Canadian college or university. Please check with the school(s) you are applying to for specific requirements.

http://www.toeflgoanywhere.org/

Fees and payment information for the application process to an Ontario University.

http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/101-fees.html

ü Basic Application Fee includes 3 university/program choices is $100

ü Each additional program/university choice after the initial 3 is $35

ü Maximum of 3 program choices at any one university.

ü Payment Options completed at OUAC website. Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), Internet or Telephone Bill Payment Services, Cheque or Money Order.

ü Students will receive a PIN number from the HNM Guidance department in the second half of October. Although OUAC opens the on-line application process, students cannot apply until they receive their PIN number.

ü An in-service for the OUAC application process will be conducted with HNM students on Monday October 18, 2010 during period 1 in the school’s cafeteria.

ü All applicants receive EQUAL CONSIDERATION if they complete their online Compas.101 application with OUAC by January 11, 2012. A companion booklet to the Compass.101 application is available at http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/index.html

ü Completing the online application takes only minutes; use the immediate time to research your schools.

You will complete the Compass.101 online application at the OUAC website if you meet the following requirements (COMPASS.101-ONLINE APPLICATION SITE: www.ouac.on.ca/101)

You are taking courses during the day at an Ontario Secondary School (this includes students returning for second semester and graduated students returning to upgrade one or more courses)
You will have received or expect to receive your OSSD with six 4U or 4M courses at the end of the current year
You do not have one year or more of postsecondary education
You are applying to a diploma program or a first-year degree program at an Ontario university

Additional Websites

ONTARIO SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ASSOCIATION: http://osca.ca/

ONTARIO COLLEGE UNIVERSITY TRANSFER GUIDE: http://www.ocutg.on.ca

SCHOOLFINDER: http://www.schoolfinder.com

Applicant Responsibilities

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Applicants are expected to become familiar with and observe the application procedures at each school to which they apply. Ensure that you review instructions thoroughly as you are responsible for submitting correct and complete information.

YOU (THE APPLICANT) will:

 Conduct the necessary research using eINFO, the comprehensive guide to Ontario Universities for secondary school students at www.electronicinfo.ca, through university handbooks, university visits, the University Information Program (UIP), parents and guidance counsellors to determine your university programs.

 Meet university-specific admission deadlines (e.g., for the submission of portfolios, interviews, auditions).

 Complete the online application and pay the applicable fees by the stipulated deadline dates.

 Verify that all information provided on the online application is correct and complete.

 Keep the OUAC, and therefore the universities, informed of changes to your personal information and university/program selections through the online "Review and Change Your Completed Application" system.

 Contact your guidance counsellor immediately if your academic data is inaccurate.

Certain information is supplied automatically on behalf of students by their school or school board. However, other information, such as supporting documentation, must be provided by the student when required by the universities. Applicants should therefore read all instructions carefully and ensure that this documentation is received at the universities by the applicable deadline.

Please review the Declaration and Notice of Collection, Use, Disclosure and Treatment of Your Personal Information Provided as Part of Your Application. If you submit this application, you will be required, at the time of submission, to accept the terms and conditions in this statement.