University Planning 101

Office of Admissions York University

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Educational Choices

• University

• Community College

• Trades & Apprenticeships

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Why University?

• Employment skills and attitudes

• Employment rates

• Job satisfaction

• Transferable skills

• Personal development

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Who University?

• Enjoys a classroom setting

• Good communications skills• written and oral

• Time management

• Self motivated

• Teamwork oriented

• Analytical

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Ontario Universities

Algoma Brock Carleton

Guelph Lakehead Laurentian

McMaster Nipissing OCAD

Ottawa Queen’s RMC

Ryerson Toronto Trent

Waterloo Western Wilfrid Laurier

UOIT Windsor York

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University Cities

Toronto North Bay

St. Catharines Kingston

Ottawa Peterborough

Guelph Waterloo

Thunder Bay London

Sudbury Windsor

Hamilton Oshawa

Sault Ste. Marie

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Things to Consider

• Admission requirements

• Supplementary procedures

• Scholarships & bursaries

• Accommodations

• Campus life/extracurricular activities

Academics

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University Programs

• Arts, humanities, social science

• Pure & applied sciences

• Engineering

• Business & commerce

• Professional programs (education, law, medicine etc…)

• Fine & performing arts

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Researching your University

Web sites:• www.ouac.on.ca• www.myfuture.ca• www.canlearn.ca• www.yorku.ca/admissions

Publications:• Handbooks/viewbooks• INFO• University calendars

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...Research Continued

Ontario Universities’ Fair – Metro Toronto Convention Centre September 2010

University visits at your school

Campus visits – Daily tours– Fall Preview Day– March Break/April Events

Admissions

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Application Process

Ontario Universities

Application Centre (OUAC)

• $115 application fee

• Includes 3 application choices

• $38 for additional choices

Applications Due January 13, 2010

Offers Of Admissions January – May

Response Date May 28, 2010

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Streaming Model Grades 11 -12

(E)

Workplace

(C)

College

(M)University/

College

(U)University

(O)

Open

For students planning to enter the workplace.

To prepare students for most college programs.

To prepare students for

specific college and university

programs.

To prepare students for university.

• Not specific to a particular postsecondary destination. •Used to meet compulsory requirements and/or for personal interest

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Admission Requirements

• High school diploma (OSSD)

• Six grade 12 U or M courses - minimum

60% averageMost universities or programs will have

higher admission averages• Program specific prerequisites• Supplementary information (e.g., Auditions,

questionnaires)

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Grade 11 Courses

• Universities may consider both grade 11 and grade 12 courses for admission and/or pre-requisite purposes.

Check with individual universities for details.

Money Matters!

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What will it cost?

Tuition (5 courses including supplementary fees) $ 5,761

Textbooks and supplies $ 1,000

Residence (double room) $ 4,250

Meal plan (varies $2,000 - $3,000) $ 2,500

Miscellaneous $ 2,200

Health care $ 209

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Financing Your Education

• Assistance from family members• Education Savings Plan (RESP)• Employment (summer/part-time)

– Work Study• Scholarships• Bursaries• Provincial assistance programs

– OSAP

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Financing Your Education

External Awards• Employers / Private companies

– www.canlearn.ca– www.studentawards.com

• Association of Universities &

Colleges in Canada (AUCC)

Accommodation

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Living On or Off-Campus

• On-campus housing– dormitory residence– suite-style residence– meal plan

• Off-campus housing

• Commuting

Activities

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Amazing Opportunities

Involvement• Clubs• Student government• Intramurals• Varsity sports

Experiences• Friends• Work opportunities• Volunteer experience• Networking (social & professional)