Important admissions information

• How to accept your offer

  Congratulations on your offer of admission to Ontario Tech University. You've made a great choice!
  
  To become our newest student, complete these steps:

  Step 1:
  

  Browse the information on this website to learn more about your offer of admission and life at our university. If your offer is conditional, please ensure you review and understand the conditions.

  Step 2:
  

  Accept your offer through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) by the date specified in your offer of admission.

  Step 3:
  

  To reserve your seat, submit your $500 non-refundable tuition deposit* to the university by the date specified in your offer of admission. For instructions on how to pay your tuition deposit and information about course registration, visit the pay your tuition deposit web page.

  *Please note: You must wait two to three working days after accepting your offer of admission on OUAC before paying the deposit.
  
  Welcome to our community! We look forward to welcoming you on campus. Check your email often to ensure you receive valuable information about us—your university.

• What is a conditional offer of admission?

  The offer of admission is conditional upon satisfactory completion of all courses currently in progress, English language proficiency requirements (if applicable), an undergraduate bachelor's degree and the minimum final average stated in your offer of admission. The latest date for all admission requirements to be met is Friday, June 28, 2024.

• What are my conditions?

  Primary/Junior

  • Successful completion of your undergraduate degree.
  • A 70 per cent average in your best 20 one-semester courses, or equivalent (the majority of applicants will already have met this condition at the time of application).

  Below is an example of an offer letter. The highlighted areas are the conditions of your offer. 

  
  

  
  

  Offer of Admission

  
  

   

  
  

  Maryanne Long
  28 Maggs St
  Ajax Ontario L1T4C4

  
  

  Student Number: 100999999

  
  

  Dear Maryanne,

  
  

  Congratulations on your admission Ontario Tech University. The details of your offer(s) are outlined below.

  Program: Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior)
  Faculty: Education
  Entry Term: Fall 2021
  Type of offer: Conditional Offer of Admission
  Accept your offer no later than: March 7, 2021
  Minimum final admissions average: 70 per cent
  Prerequisites/equivalent courses: Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university. 
  
  
  

  Intermediate/Senior 

  • Successful completion of your undergraduate degree.
  • A 70 per cent average in your best 20 one-semester courses (or equivalent) (the majority of applicants will already have met this condition at the time of application).
  • A 70 per cent average in your 10 one-semester courses (or equivalent) for your first teachable.
  • A 70 per cent average in your six one-semester courses (or equivalent) for your first teachable.

  Below is an example of an offer letter. The highlighted areas are the conditions of your offer.

  
  

  
  

  Offer of Admission

  
  

   

  John Smoth
  1614 Rayleen Cres
  Pickering Ontario L3X1Z3

  
  

  Student Number: 100123456

  
  

  Dear John,

  
  

  Congratulations on your admission to Ontario Tech University. The details of your offer(s) are outlined below.

  Program: Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Senior)
  Faculty: Education
  Entry Term: Fall 2021
  Type of offer: Conditional Offer of Admission
  Accept your offer no later than: March 7, 2021
  Minimum final admissions average: 70per cent
  Prerequisites/equivalent courses: Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
                                                                      Minimum number of courses in teachable subject areas required. 
  
  
  

• English language proficiency requirements

  All applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with one of the following criteria:

  • Your first language is English.
  • You have completed at least three years of formal, full-time study (no less than three courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction and examination is English. Note: The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program.
  • You have achieved the required proficiency in one of the English language tests acceptable to the university.
• Glossary of terms

  Confirmation deposit - A $500 non-refundable fee, payable to the university when you accept your offer of admission. The fee confirms your intention to enrol at the university and is required prior to registering for courses. Please note: This payment is separate from the residence deposit. For any residence payments, please log into your Housing Portal.

  Conditional offer - Applicants may be given conditional offers of admission based on current academic standing. To maintain an offer of admission, an applicant must successfully complete the outstanding requirements as detailed in the offer of admission. Applicants who hold conditional offers of admission and paid their deposit are able to register for courses in July.

  Deferral of application - This is when a student with a firm offer is approved to start the program at a later date. Applicants who are offered admission may apply to defer their application by one year. Where an application is deferred, the applicant will not have to re-apply but will be reassessed for admissibility on a competitive basis in the relevant admission period. For more information, please contact the Registrar's office.

  FIPPA - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  Firm/Final offer - All requirements for admission have been met and the offer is confirmed.

  GPA - The abbreviation for grade point average. A semester GPA is the weighted average of the grade points awarded on the basis of academic performance during a single semester. A cumulative GPA is the weighted average of the grade points awarded in all courses completed by a student at the university.

  Rescind - The university may withdraw an offer of admission when an applicant does not meet the requirements of his or her offer.

  Student Number - The nine-digit unique identification number (100xxxxxx) for all students. Your Student Number can be found in any letter sent to you from the university.

• Application status

  To view your application status, follow the steps below:

  Step 1: Visit the Applicant Portal login page to access your student account.
  Step 2: Log in using your Student Number (100xxxxxx) as the username and your date of birth as the password (MMDDYY format).
  Step 3: Select the Applicant tab at the top of your screen.
  Step 4: Select the Applicant Portal link.

  If you are unable to log into your Applicant Portal, please contact IT Services at 905.721.3333.

  Any requests for additional documentation will be listed in the Applicant Portal. All outstanding documentation should be sent to:

  Admissions - Office of the Registrar
  Ontario Tech University
  2000 Simcoe Street North
  Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5
  Canada

  Once documentation has been processed, the date of receipt will appear in the Applicant Portal. Updates are posted to the Applicant Portal regularly so make sure to check your account often.

  Please feel free to contact the Office of the Registrar regarding any questions you may have.