University Applications 2013-2014
University ProgramsBachelor Programs (attend immediately after high
school)General Degree (3 years)Honours (4 years)
Faculties (varies by school)Art and Science
EngineeringBusiness
Social ScienceHealth Science (Nursing, Biomedical etc.)
Education
Graduate Programs (university experience required)Master’s (2 years) followed by Doctorate (PHD) (4 years)Medical, Law, Dental, Physiotherapy, Vetininary etc.
ResearchInvestigate the different unviersity/programs available to you.
University Information Program (UIP) Oct. 22 at Quinte S.S.(9 –11 am). One bus will be available
to bring students. Submit permission forms to the guidance office as soon as possible.
University Research Sessions◦ November 2 in the guidance office.
Campus Tours/books/websites
Liaison Visits – Sept. to Nov. Sign up in guidance.
Research My Blueprint Education
Planner www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb** search all university programs offered at colleges and universities!
Ontario University Application Centrewww.ouac.on.ca
Ontario School Counsellors’ Association. www.osca.on.ca
Questions to consider when choosing between universities
What does each universities offer? What are their strengths? What makes their programs unique?
University is an INVESTMENT!!
Ontario Universities
Important school specific details
Research•Schools can begin downloading to OUAC October 3, 2013 .•OUAC will generate PIN # for all graduating students.•Must have PIN# to apply (early Nov.)
•Interesting information/details about each university•Lists many of the unique programs that are available between university and college
Check out the OUAC application anonymously
Application DeadlineApply and pay online by January 15, 2014 for equal consideration in Ontario.
University Application Support◦ Tuesday November 5 and Tuesday November 19 at lunch in the library lab.
Marks will be downloaded to OUACFall 2013 – Grade 11 and 12 marks & courses in your timetableFebruary 2014 – Final First Semester MarksApril 2014 – Midterm MarksJuly 2014 – Final Second Semester MarksAugust 2014 – Summer School Marks
Out of Province – Some schools will use the marks in your OUAC account. Others will require a transcript mailed to the school. Please notify a guidance counsellor ASAP if you are planning to apply out of province or to a private university.
Application FeesOntario Universities
$130 for three programs, $44 for each additional program
Out of Province McGill University
$100 by February 1, 2014
University of British Columbia $63 by February 3, 2014
Dalhousie $65-$70 by February 1, 2014 –June 1, 2014
Important Dates January 15, 2014
Applications received and paid for on or before this date will be given equal consideration by colleges (some programs however, fill on a first come, first serve basis)
May 29, 2014 The latest date by which you can expect a response from an
Ontario University. Such a response will be one of: An offer of admission A refusal A deferral pending receipt of specific additional information
June 2, 2014 The earliest date by which Ontario Universities may require a
response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment of any kind(residence deposit) from an Ontario Secondary School Student.
Financial Planner My Blueprint Education
Planner www.myblueprint.ca/hpedsb** Financial Planner
Financial AssistanceEntrance Scholarship: money that is automatically
awarded by the college, based on your average ( for example 80%+ received $500). This is usually deducted from your tuition.
Scholarships: usually based on marks and criteria set by the donor. You must apply for these (i.e. Chancellor Scholarships).
Bursaries: mostly based on financial need (i.e. First Generation Bursary).
Loans: monies must be repaid (i.e. OSAP)
Grants: Based on Financial Need
OSAP
Apply in May 2014 once you have an accepted offer to a
university
Get an estimate of how much money to expect from OSAP.