College Application Information

Go to the Ontario college websites for specific college and program information at: http://www.ontariocolleges.ca   All applications are to be completed online by the student at this website.

Transcripts of marks will be sent by the Holy Name School directly to the application centre.

Some college websites may be seen below:

http://www.centennialcollege.ca/default.aspx

http://www.conestogac.on.ca/

http://www.durhamcollege.ca/

http://www.fanshawec.ca/EN/index.html

http://www.flemingc.on.ca/

http://www.georgebrown.ca/

http://www.georgianc.on.ca/

http://www.humber.ca/

http://www.michener.ca/

http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/

http://www.niagaracollege.ca/

http://www.senecac.on.ca/

http://www.sheridaninstitute.ca/

The following website may be used to apply to Ontario community colleges.  This website is owned by OCAS, the Ontario College Application Service.

Here you will learn about the entire application process.  Information about dates, fees, admission requirements and helpful information is provided.  The Online application is also at this website.

http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home

Some General Information

Application Fee:    $95

Admission Requirements:   

Admission requirements vary between specific colleges and programs. In most cases, an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is required.  However,  colleges may establish program specific admission requirements.  Please enquire directly with the college regarding program specific admission requirements.

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/

Additional Websites

ONTARIO SCHOOL COUNSELLORS ASSOCIATION:	http://osca.ca/
ONTARIO COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE:	http://www.ontariocolleges.ca
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CAREER COLLEGES:	http://ww.oacc.on.ca
U.S. – S.A.T.  INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:	http://www.collegeboard.com

Grades and Transcripts

If you are currently attending high school in Ontario, you do not need to send us your transcripts.

Simply advise your guidance office that you will be applying to college, and they will send your grades directly to us. 

Be sure to check your online application after final first semester marks, second semester mid-terms and final marks are issued to ensure that the grades they've sent to us are accurate.

To see your Ontario High School grades (after Nov. 1, 2009), please follow these instructions:

• Log into your account 
• Click on “Apply to College”

Some Important Dates

When to Apply

Apply to college as soon as the application is available in October. While there are no deadlines to apply to college in Ontario, applications received on or before the Equal Consideration Date, for programs starting in September, will be given equal consideration.

The equal consideration date for fall 2010 programs is February 1^st 2010.  To be considered on an equal basis with other applicants, your application, application processing fee and international document assessment fee (if applicable) must be received at our office by  February 1^st, 2010.

Oct.  23, 2009	General information assembly for grade 12 students planning to apply to college or university.  This session will take place in the school cafeteria at HNM and is delivered by HNM Guidance.
Nov. 1, 2009	Holy Name of Mary to send student information to the college application centre.  Students may review their academic information after this date.
Nov 11. 2009	Information evening for HNM students applying to college or university and their parents.  This is part of the STEPUPP program being delivered by the University of Toronto at Mississauga.  Check the website http://www.stepupp.ca for additional information.
Dec.  18, 2009	Holy Name deadline for students to complete their online application.
Feb. 1, 2010	Equal consideration deadline date for online applications.