Thinking about applying outside of Ontario? Please see information below.
Ontario students, applying to any of the Canadian universities outside of Ontario listed below, can authorize the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) to transfer their academic data. The applicant must sign the release authorization and record the OUAC Reference Number on the out-of-province university application form, as applicable.
- Acadia University
- The University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- Concordia University
- Dalhousie University
- McGill University
- Saint Mary's University
Explore universities in Canada, outside of Ontario
- Universities Canada has a list of all Canadian Universities
- The Student Life Expo takes place in November and features a number of out-of-province universities.
American Universities
The closet equivalent of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for American universities is CommonApp. That being said, not all American schools use commonapp; some require a separate application. You will need to check with each school.
Always check that your American university is fully "accredited" (Does it offers degrees that are recognized both in the United States and internationally).
Credits from two-year American colleges may not be transferable.
Helpful links:
- The ACT (American College Testing) assessment, or "A-C-T" as it is commonly called, is a national admission examination that is required by many American colleges and universities. Check the admissions section on your university's website to see if the ACTs are an admissions requirement. Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School's College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Number is 826735. This information will be required to register for the ACT.
- The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), or "S-A-T" as it is commonly called, is the other national admission examination that is required by many American colleges and universities. Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School's College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Number is 826735. This information will be required to register for the SAT.
- My Pathway Planner has a section on U.S. Schools.
- The College Board has a Find a College feature that may help you to explore and narrow your choices.
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - if you are looking to play a sport at a Division 1 or Division 2 school, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements set out by the NCAA.
Overseas Learning Opportunities
- Go Global Expo - Are you interested in volunteering, studying, working or living overseas? Or learning more about the possibilities? This is your chance to connect with organizations that can help you make it happen! Check out opportunities in more than 100 countries at the Go Global Expo. The Go Global Expo happens twice per year, in September and February. It is a unique chance to connect in person with a wide range of organizations that can help you get overseas, and make the most of your time abroad.