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“I will instruct you and teach you the way to go; I will watch over
Transition Guide you and be your adviser.”
— Psalms 32:8

Post Secondary Destination: University

WHAT kinds of programs are offered? • Check individual university web sites.
• Universities provide degree programs that are • Check myBlueprint.ca/tcdsb and the Career
theoretical in nature and these programs vary for Cruising website.
each university.
WHEN can you apply to an Ontario university?
• Universities provide undergraduate degrees in the
Arts and Sciences and Business. • Your son/daughter can apply on-line through Ontario
• There are three major Universities in Toronto and University Application Center (OUAC).
many in the out lying areas. • Applications process begins in the November of the
grade 12 year.
• Most undergraduate programs range in cost from
6,000 dollars to 10,000 dollars. Books are extra. If • The deadline for applications is mid January.
living away from home the cost increase.
WHERE do you get more information?
WHY choose the university pathway? • You can refer to the Ontario University Application
• Labour market advantages for degree holders. Center at www.ouac.on.ca.
• Accelerate career advancement. • You can visit the campuses of the different
universities.
• Have specific career goals that require a
university education. • You can contact your son/daughter’s high school
guidance counsellor.
WHO is university for?
• Your son/daughter enjoys abstract concepts
associated with course material and academic/
theoretical learning.
• Your son/daughter can complete much of their own
work independently.

How can you prepare for university?
• Your son/daughter must be enrolled primarily in
Academic courses in Grades 9 & 10 and University
“U” or University/College “M” courses in
Grades 11 & 12.
• Your son/daughter should try to visit as many
universities as possible.
• Your son/daughter must know and achieve the
pre-requisites of the program they want to apply to.
• Your son/daughter must be successful in 6 Gr. 12 U
or M courses. Each university determines its program
admission average.

WHERE do you get more information?
• Contact the Guidance Counsellor at your son/
daughter’s high school.

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