What type of applicant am I?

Ontario secondary school applicants

• You are taking courses during the day at an Ontario secondary school (this includes students returning for second semester and graduated students returning to upgrade one or more courses).

Ontario secondary school graduates

• You have completed your senior year at a Canadian secondary school within the last 18 months.
• You have no post-secondary education. 

Canadian out-of-province high school applicants

You meet one of the following criteria:

• You are currently completing your senior year in a Canadian secondary school outside of Ontario.
• You have completed your secondary school diploma in a Canadian province or territory outside of Ontario, are under the age of 21, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions.

International applicants

• You are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• You are not currently attending a Canadian high school day program (in Canada or abroad).
• You are currently studying or have studied outside of Canada. 

Mature applicants

• You have not attended any post-secondary institution.
• You have been away from formal education for at least two years.
• You will be age 21 or older in the calendar year you start your program.
• You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Transfer applicants

• You have previously attended or are currently enrolled at another Canadian post-secondary institution.

TEAS applicants

• You are in your final year of or possess an undergraduate degree.
• You are interested in the Bachelor of Education program.

College-to-university transfer applicants

General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants

You meet one of the following criteria:

• You are currently enrolled in a general arts and science (GAS) program at a recognized Ontario college.
• You have graduated from a GAS program at a recognized Ontario college and have not pursued any other post-secondary education.

Home-schooled applicants

• You have completed the Ontario secondary school curriculum (or equivalent) through a recognized home-schooling program.

Non-degree and Visiting Student applicants

This application is for students who do not plan to pursue a degree at Ontario Tech. There are two types of applications available:

• Non-degree: You plan to take up to two courses to explore a personal interest or you want to upgrade your university record to qualify for graduate or professional programs.
• Visiting Student: You are currently attending another post-secondary institution and received permission from your home institution to take a course at the university.

Former Ontario Tech students

• You previously studied at the university but did not earn a degree.

Graduates of Ontario Tech University

• You have a degree from the university and you would like to do one of the following:
  • Take an additional course.
    
  • Enrol in another degree program.

Winter applicants

Applications for January 2025 admission consideration will become available in the fall of this year.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

You are interested in improving your English prior to academic studies.