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?
- 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, 2026, 11:59pm (ET) deadline!
- Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission: Before the May, 01, 2026 by 11:59 pm (ET)
- Important Dates and Deadlines for Ontario College Applicants (https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/faq/important-dates).
- How do I connect with an Ontario college: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/college-recruitment
- For all the latest news from ontariocolleges.ca visit https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/news
- When is the 2025 Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF)? The Ontario College Information Fair has been “paused” for 2025.
- Regional College Information Program: Conestoga College Doon Campus, Wednesday September 24th, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Thursday September 25th, 2025, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please visit the following link for details: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/news/cip
- “College Mondays” are weekly online sessions designed to connect learners and parents directly with representatives from each college (every Monday in October and November). Click on the link this fall to learn more: https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/college-mondays
- 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/colleges/contact-the-colleges)
- How much will a college educations cost? (Money Matters)
- How can I help finance my education? (Money Matters)
Let edvice4you help with any/all of the above.
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