College Route
- Will you have completed all of the requirements of the OSSD?
- If not, are you 19 years or older and/or considered a “mature student“
- Have you checked the admission requirements for the program(s) you intend to apply to? (https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs)
- Does the school and / or program you intend to apply to have a penalty for repeated courses?
- How to explore college programs: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges
- Do you intend to study full time or part time?
- Conestoga College Events Page: https://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/
- When do I apply to college? Before the February 1st, 2027, 11:59pm (ET) deadline!
- Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission: Before the May, 01, 2027 by 11:59 pm (ET)
- Important Dates and Deadlines for Ontario College Applicants: See Above and also https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/events/search?view=calendar&m=202610
- How do I connect with an Ontario college: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/contact-the-colleges
- For all the latest news from ontariocolleges.ca visit https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/news
- When is the 2026 Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF)? The Ontario College Information Fair has been “paused” for 2026.
- Regional College Information Program: Conestoga College Doon Campus, Wednesday September 23, 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm and Thursday September 24th, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm . Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2G4M4
Please visit the following link for details: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/events/cip-schedule - Do you have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Are there any supplemental application requirements? (This can be critical!)
- Will you require academic upgrading?
- What is the difference between advanced diploma, diploma and a certificate programs? “Types of Programs at Ontario Colleges” (https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/program-types).
- Can I transfer to a university to complete a degree from my program? (https://www.ontransfer.ca/www/index_en.php?page=dbsearch&slide_id=3)
- What are one year “Foundation” / “Fundamental” programs and do I need to consider them? Search here: (https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/programs/search?q=&page=0&by%5BProgramCredentialEnglish%5D%5B0%5D=Certificate).
- Have I visited the campus I plan on attending? Contact a college to arrange a visit. (https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/contact-the-colleges)
- How much will a college educations cost? (Money Matters)
- How can I help finance my education? (Money Matters)
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