COVID-19 admissions updates
Update 11: June 19, 2020, 1 p.m.
Ontario Tech University has been monitoring developments both in Canada and globally with respect to school closures and test postponements/cancellations. We understand the situation is fluid at the moment, and as things change we will continue to evaluate our procedures in how we are assessing admission applications. We have created this page to provide answers to questions you may have. We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.
We understand the difficulties that will arise in obtaining the required documentation, and we encourage students to continue working with their schools, national agencies and test providers to submit the required documents. We will work with all applicants and make necessary accommodations, offering flexibility with deadlines and documents as required by individual circumstances. If you feel your application may be impacted, or have any questions or concerns, please contact us at futurestudent@ontariotechu.ca. For all graduate level admission inquiries, please contact gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca.
COVID-19 frequently asked questions
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I am an incoming Ontario Tech student beginning my studies in fall 2020. How will COVID-19 affect me?
Please visit our Ready for you pages for the latest information.
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I am an Ontario High School (101) applicant. How will my application be impacted?
We continue to assess all applications and grades as they are submitted to us. Grade reporting from schools is expected to continue over the next few weeks. Students should be following direction from their schools to continue their grade 12 studies.
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I am an Ontario High School (101) applicant. How will my grades be considered?
Ontario Tech will review your application as we receive grades from your school, no matter what schedule the grades come in on. You will receive a decision by Thursday, May 27, even if we do not have grades for all your grade 12 courses.
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I have applied to graduate level studies. How will my application be impacted?
Questions relating to graduate applications, document submission, or deferrals and offers of admission should be directed to gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca.
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Will Ontario Tech accept electronic transcripts as official?
We will accept electronic transcripts (e.g. PDF format) as official, provided they are sent directly to the university by the issuing institution. These should be sent directly from an institutional (staff) email address.
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I will not be able to submit my required documents by the dates specified in my offer letter and applicant portal. Will I lose my offer of admission?
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are adjusting our document submission deadlines. If you have specific questions or concerns about your deadline(s), please contact futurestudent@ontariotechu.ca (if you are a Canadian student) or contact futureinternational@ontariotechu.ca (if you are an international student) for clarification. For all graduate-level admission inquiries, please contact gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca.
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I have mailed in a transcript but my applicant portal hasn't been updated.
Although we are regularly processing mailed documents, due to our team working remotely, there may be delays.
You can submit an electronic copy, scan or photo of your transcripts to futurestudent@ontariotechu.ca to ensure we can still review your application in a timely manner.
Ontario high school graduates and Ontario college and university students/graduates can request their transcripts be sent to us through their accounts with the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre.
Post-secondary students/graduates from Canadian universities and colleges outside Ontario should contact their institution(s) to inquire regarding having transcripts transmitted to our Office of the Registrar electronically.
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I am unable to provide official transcripts by the required deadline. Can I provide these transcripts in an alternate format?
You can upload electronic copies of your documents using our online document submission tool. Official transcripts can be provided at a later date, once they are available.
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I am unable to write an English Language Proficiency test due to the closure of testing centres. How do I prove my proficiency?
Many of the major test providers (e.g. TOEFL and IELTS) have developed at-home tests. Effective immediately, we will accept Duolingo English Test (DET) results as valid for the January 2021 and May 2021 intakes. The minimum required score is 110 (120 for Education and Nursing).
Please note: The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) does not accept the Duolingo English Test. Learn more about English language proficiency requirements for applicants applying to graduate studies.
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I am an international student who is planning to start at the English Language Centre in September. Should I still come to Canada?
As of March 18, the Canadian border is closed to everyone except for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Students who are scheduled to begin their EAP studies in September, can either begin their studies online from their home country, or defer to a later intake. An email will be sent to all students who have an offer of admission to the September intake. If you would like to defer your start to a later intake, please contact futureinternational@ontariotechu.ca.
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I have tried to call the Office of the Registrar and have not been able to speak to anyone live. Where should I direct my questions?
Email is currently the preferred method of communication. If you are a domestic applicant, contact us at futurestudent@ontariotechu.ca. If you are an international applicant, contact futureinternational@ontariotechu.ca. For all graduate-level admission inquiries, contact gradstudies@ontariotechu.ca.
