Explore admission requirements for Ontario colleges and universities, understand Grade 12 prerequisites, compare post-secondary pathways, and access detailed guides for 46 institutions across the province.
Explore admission guides for diploma, certificate, degree and applied post-secondary pathways across Ontario colleges and polytechnics.
Explore university admission guides covering undergraduate degrees, Grade 12 prerequisites, competitive programs and academic preparation.
Every college, university and academic program can have different admission expectations. Requirements may include specific Ontario Grade 12 courses, minimum course levels, program prerequisites, supplementary applications, portfolios or other criteria.
Use this admissions explorer to find institution-specific guides, compare college and university pathways, and identify the secondary school preparation that may be needed before submitting an application.
Find Ontario college admission information in one place. Search institutions and explore requirements, Grade 12 prerequisites, programs, application pathways and academic preparation.
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Explore the admission pathway and academic preparation for programs at Algonquin College.
Research prerequisites, program requirements and preparation for Cambrian College admission.
Explore academic requirements, prerequisites and post-secondary preparation for Canadore College.
Review program prerequisites and admission preparation for Centennial College.
Explore French-language programs, academic requirements and admission pathways at Collège Boréal.
Research French-language study pathways, prerequisites and admissions at Collège La Cité.
Explore admission requirements and preparation for programs at Confederation College.
Review program requirements, prerequisite courses and admission planning for Conestoga College.
Explore admission pathways, prerequisites and academic preparation for Durham College.
Research program prerequisites and admission preparation for Fanshawe College.
Explore prerequisites, admission requirements and academic preparation for Fleming College.
Review academic requirements, prerequisites and program preparation for George Brown College.
Explore prerequisite courses and admission preparation for Georgian College programs.
Explore Humber admission pathways, academic prerequisites and post-secondary preparation.
Research admission requirements, prerequisites and academic preparation for Lambton College.
Explore program requirements, prerequisites and admission planning for Loyalist College.
Review Mohawk College requirements, prerequisites and application preparation.
Explore admission requirements, prerequisites and post-secondary pathways at Niagara College.
Review prerequisites, application pathways and academic preparation for Northern College.
Explore Seneca academic requirements, prerequisite courses and admission preparation.
Research competitive programs, prerequisites and admission requirements at Sheridan College.
Explore program requirements, prerequisite courses and application planning for St. Clair College.
Review prerequisites, admission requirements and academic preparation for St. Lawrence College.
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Search Ontario universities and explore Grade 12 prerequisites, competitive programs, academic requirements and application preparation for your intended undergraduate pathway.
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Explore Grade 12 prerequisites, competitive programs and academic preparation for Brock University.
Review program prerequisites, academic requirements and application preparation for Carleton University.
Explore admission requirements, Grade 12 prerequisites and academic preparation for Lakehead University.
Research prerequisites, program pathways and admission preparation for Laurentian University.
Explore competitive admissions, Grade 12 prerequisites and program preparation for McMaster University.
Review academic prerequisites, programs and application pathways for Nipissing University.
Explore academic preparation, specialized program requirements and admission pathways at NOSM University.
Review academic requirements, portfolio considerations and application preparation for OCAD University.
Explore competitive programs, Grade 12 prerequisites and academic preparation for Ontario Tech University.
Review Grade 12 requirements, competitive programs and application preparation for Queen's University.
Explore academic prerequisites and specialized admission preparation for Royal Military College.
Explore program requirements, Grade 12 prerequisites and application preparation for TMU.
Review program prerequisites, admission requirements and academic planning for Trent University.
Explore French-language university requirements and academic preparation at Université de Hearst.
Review French-language programs, academic prerequisites and application preparation.
Explore admission requirements, prerequisites and competitive programs at the University of Guelph.
Review Grade 12 prerequisites, academic requirements and competitive programs at uOttawa.
Explore competitive admissions, Grade 12 prerequisites and program preparation for the University of Toronto.
Review Grade 12 prerequisites, competitive programs and application requirements for Waterloo.
Explore Grade 12 prerequisites, program requirements and academic preparation for Windsor.
Explore competitive admission, Grade 12 prerequisites and academic preparation for Western University.
Review program prerequisites, admission requirements and academic preparation for Laurier.
Explore Grade 12 prerequisites, program requirements and application planning for York University.
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Ontario admission requirements vary by institution, credential and program. Before applying, students should confirm the exact academic prerequisites and any additional requirements for their intended program of study.
Certificate, diploma and degree programs may require specific Ontario secondary school courses, course levels or other program-specific academic preparation.
Undergraduate programs commonly require Grade 12 U or M courses, with additional English, mathematics, science or subject-specific prerequisites depending on the program.
Some programs may have stronger academic expectations than general admission requirements and may consider performance in specific prerequisite courses.
Certain programs may also require portfolios, interviews, supplementary applications, written responses or other evaluation components in addition to academic requirements.
Start with your intended college or university program, confirm its Grade 12 prerequisites, and identify any credits you may still need before applying.
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Explore CVS Courses →Ontario colleges and universities offer different credentials, learning environments and academic pathways. The right option depends on your intended career, program, credential and learning goals.
Ontario colleges and polytechnics offer practical, career-focused programs across a wide range of industries and professional fields.
Ontario universities typically offer degree-level academic, professional and research-oriented programs with program-specific Grade 12 prerequisites.
There is no single pathway that is automatically better. Students should compare the credential, admission requirements, program structure and future career or academic goals before choosing between an Ontario college and university pathway.
A strong application starts before the application form itself. Use these six stages to organize your research, prerequisite planning and preparation for Ontario college or university admission.
Compare institutions, credentials, programs and learning pathways that align with your goals.
Check admission expectations, course levels and program-specific academic requirements.
Identify any missing Grade 12 credits and complete eligible prerequisite courses before applying.
Prepare your application information and submit through the appropriate institutional pathway.
Compare admission offers, program details and any conditions that must be satisfied.
Accept your chosen pathway, complete required enrollment steps and prepare for post-secondary study.
Planning early gives you more flexibility. If your target program requires a Grade 12 course you have not completed yet, explore eligible Ontario high school course options before application deadlines approach.
Explore CVS Courses →Admission requirements can differ by institution, program, campus, credential and intake period. Use these guides for research and planning, then confirm the most current admission criteria directly with the institution before submitting an application or making course decisions.
Understand Ontario admission requirements, Grade 12 prerequisites, competitive programs and academic preparation before planning your post-secondary pathway.
Requirements depend on the university and program. Many undergraduate pathways require Grade 12 U or M courses, together with program-specific prerequisites such as English, mathematics or science. Always confirm the exact requirements for your intended program before applying.
Many Ontario college programs have specific secondary school prerequisites. Depending on the program, these may include English, mathematics, science or other subject requirements. Requirements can vary by institution, program and credential.
If your intended program requires a course you have not completed, you may need to complete an eligible Ontario high school course before meeting the program's academic requirements. Verify the prerequisite with the institution before selecting a course.
Not necessarily. Meeting a published minimum may make an applicant eligible for consideration, but competitive programs can require stronger academic performance. Competition may vary according to the program and applicant pool.
Yes. Students can research and apply to different post-secondary pathways based on their academic preparation, intended credential, program interests and future goals. Each institution and program should be evaluated individually.
Some programs evaluate more than academic grades. Depending on the program, supplementary requirements may include portfolios, interviews, personal statements, written responses or other evaluation components.
Yes. Program availability, prerequisites, supplementary requirements, deadlines and competitive expectations can change. Students should confirm current information directly with the institution for their intended admission cycle.
Canadian Virtual School offers flexible Ontario high school courses that can support students working toward eligible post-secondary prerequisites. Review your target program requirements first, then explore the courses that fit your academic plan.
