The verdict is in ... what's your next step?

From Cambrian College

April 10, 2006 - Once you've received your acceptance letter, going to Cambrian is one step closer to becoming a reality. But what if you weren't accepted into your program of choice? Then what?

Accepted or not ... you've still got some important steps to take before your postsecondary journey can begin.

When you receive your offer of admission from Cambrian College, it will inform you of one of the following decisions for each program you applied to at Cambrian:

FINAL ACCEPTANCE
Congratulations! We have reviewed your application and are pleased to offer you admission.

CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
You qualify for admission; however, one or more of the prerequisites (such as final grades, proof of OSSD, or some other specified document) have not yet been met. Your offer of admission will specify what is required.

WAIT LIST
We are unable to offer you admission at this time even though you meet the requirements. The number of qualified applicants has exceeded the number of spaces available in the program, and the program is currently full. Should a vacancy occur before classes start, we will contact you. Your name will remain on the wait list even if you accept another offer. You can view your status on the wait list through Student 411.

NOT ACCEPTED
You did not qualify for admission. You may be offered admission to an alternative program (College Exploration, Pre-Health, or Pre-Trades/Technology) even though you may not have listed it as one of the choices on your application.

As an applicant to Cambrian College, Student 411 is a great tool. This personalized, secure, Web portal provides you with access to your application information, grades, financial information, and much more! Visit www.cambrianc.on.ca and click on the Student 411 link on the left-hand menu bar.

I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED TO CAMBRIAN ... NOW WHAT?

You did your research, selected your program, applied, and you've been accepted. What do you do now?

We've got some suggestions to help make sure that your transition to Cambrian is just as exciting as when you received your acceptance package from us!

MARCH 31
Admission packages, including applications for residence, are mailed to all students who are accepted or conditionally accepted into a program at Cambrian. Since residence rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, you should return your application form as quickly as possible if you want to live in residence.

Visit http://www.cambrianc.on.ca/_About_Cambrian/residence.cfm for more information about Cambrian's residences, rates, and payment schedules.

APRIL 25
Start thinking about money! Applications for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) are now available and should be submitted no later than June 16 in order to receive your assessment before fall classes start. You can apply online free of charge at http://osap.gov.on.ca/.

MAY 15
Confirm your acceptance online ONLY at http://www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Note: If you applied using a paper application, you may contact the OCAS Customer Contact Centre to obtain an online account by telephone at (519) 763- 4725 or Toll free at 1 (888) 892-2228 (in Canada only) or by e-mail at customercontact@ontariocolleges.ca. (Include your OCAS application number or account number in your email message.)

JUNE 15
Tuition fees must be paid by this date to hold your seat in your program.

JULY 21
Residence fees are due (a minimum payment schedule is available).
Attend Countdown to Cambrian! Come and visit us on campus for an orientation to Cambrian College and to see what's in store for you!
Can't make it for Countdown to Cambrian? Tours are available on weekdays at 10:30 a.m. or at 2:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 12 noon. Please note that pre-booking is required for all campus tours.

To book a tour, fill in the online form at http://www.cambrianc.on.ca/_Forms/book_tour.cfm.

JULY 30
Deadline to apply for an Entrance Scholarship if you are starting your studies in the fall at Cambrian. To download the application form, go to Student 411 on the Web site at www.cambrianc.on.ca.

AUGUST 29
Residence move-in day, orientation and BBQ.

AUGUST 30
Registration Day for new and returning students.

AUGUST 31
Mandatory Program Orientation session for first-year students.

SEPTEMBER 5
Classes begin.

These guidelines should provide you with direction for your next steps, helping you to enjoy the anticipation of joining the Cambrian family.

Still have questions? Visit the Web site at www.cambrianc.on.ca and click on the Ask Cambrian link or send us an e-mail at info@cambrianc.on.ca

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

I WASN'T ACCEPTED TO CAMBRIAN ... NOW WHAT?

You were not accepted into your program of choice at Cambrian. What do you do now?

Don't panic! Make an appointment with your secondary school guidance counsellor or a Cambrian College counsellor to discuss your options. Read over your letter carefully. You may have been offered an alternative program. Is this alternative something that may be of interest to you? Could you transfer later on into the program that was your first choice? Do you qualify for another program that still has vacancies?

You might want to find out why you were not accepted into the program. Was it your grades? Perhaps your supplemental materials (e.g. portfolio, reference letters, etc.) were incomplete or you did not provide all of the documentation required.

Maybe you want to consider retaking prerequisite courses in order to improve your grades. Speak with your secondary school guidance counsellor or a Cambrian College counsellor about your options. If you are missing prerequisite courses, you might want to consider upgrading. For more information about upgrading at Cambrian, contact Marcel Laforest by phone at (705) 566-8101 or toll-free in Ontario at 1(800) 461-7145, extension 7712 or by e-mail at mllaforest@cambrianc.on.ca

If you applied to a program that is offered by other schools, you might want to consider applying to another college or university. Many colleges advertise program vacancies on their Web sites. OCAS also provides a program vacancy service.

Finally, consider enrolling part-time at Cambrian. Numerous courses are offered in a variety of formats, including classroom learning, independent learning, Internet delivery, and distance education.

Explore your options at Cambrian!