Frequently asked questions

• What is the Ontario Tech Applicant Portal and how do I access it?

  If you've applied to one of our programs, you can log into the Ontario Tech Applicant Portal to view the status of your application. 
  
  If you have questions about accessing or using the Applicant Portal, please visit our Applicant Portal frequently asked questions page.

• How do I check the status of my application?

  You can view the status of your application by logging into your Applicant Portal by using your Ontario Tech University Student Number (10xxxxxxx) as your username and birthday (in the format MMDDYY) as your password.

• I am having issues logging into my Applicant Portal; what should I do?

  Please contact IT Services at 905.721.3333. For prompt service, please ensure to have your Ontario Tech University Student Number ready.

• How do I pay the non-refundable tuition deposit?

  You can pay your non-refundable tuition deposit on our Pay your deposit website or via ontariotechu.ca/tuitiondeposit.

• Does the university offer winter or spring entry to its programs?

  Visit the winter applicants page for information. 

  All of our full-time undergraduate degree programs begin in September (fall). Some college-to-university transfer programs begin in the spring. For a list of these programs, please visit our college-to-university transfer website.

• How do I apply to the university?

  Domestic students must apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Please visit the OUAC website to apply online.

  International students must apply through OUAC. Please visit the OUAC website to apply online.

  Find out what type of applicant you are.  

   

• Where should my transcripts be sent?

  Official transcripts can be sent to:

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

  Our website has detailed information on how secondary school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts must be submitted. 

  International applicants: Please see the International documents page.

• What is an official transcript?

  An official transcript is a complete record of all academic activities you completed at an educational institution. An official transcript includes:

  • The courses you took.
  • The final marks you received.
  • Your degree designation (if applicable).

  The following documents will not be accepted as official, but can be used for admission consideration:

  • Photocopied, scanned or faxed transcripts.
  • Transcripts sent by or hand-delivered by students.
• How do I get an official transcript from the secondary school I attended?

  Information about secondary-school transcripts is available on the Admissions website.

  International applicants: Please see the International applicants page.

• Do I need to submit a supplemental application?

  No, the university does not require supplemental applications for undergraduate programs.

• What programs are available to study?

  The university offers a growing number of undergraduate and graduate programs. Visit our programs page to learn more. 

• How do I transfer credits earned in a college program to an Ontario Tech University program?

  It is the university's policy that a student must be admitted to a degree program to be eligible for transfer credit(s). Please visit our Transfer credit pages for more information.

• How do I get more information on college-to-university transfer programs?

  The university offers many college-to-university transfer programs. Detailed information about each program can be found on the college-to-university transfer website.

• How do I know if you received my documents?

  You can view the status of your documents by logging into the Applicant Portal using your Ontario Tech University Student Number (10xxxxxxx) as your username, and birthday (in the format MMDDYY) as your password. Once mail arrives at the university, it may take 5 to 10 business days to be processed and updated on your Applicant Portal.

• Whom can I contact with questions about my application?

  Please make sure you include your Ontario Tech University Student Number in all communication with us.

  • Applicants currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school: admissions@ontariotechu.ca
  • Bachelor of Education applicants: admissions@ontariotechu.ca
  • International undergraduate applicants: admissions@ontariotechu.ca
  • All other undergraduate applicants: admissions@ontariotechu.ca
  • Graduate Studies applicants: gradadmissions@ontariotechu.ca 
• What are the admission requirements for my program?

  Please see our prerequisites for program-specific admission requirements. The prerequisite courses you may be asked to present are: 

  ENG4U	English
  ICS4U	Computer Science
  MCV4U	Calculus and Vectors
  MDM4U	Mathematics of Data Management
  MHF4U	Advanced Functions
  SBI4U	Biology
  SCH4U	Chemistry
  SPH4U	Physics

• What can I do to upgrade my marks?

  There are numerous options available to you; see our Upgrading page for more information.

• If I retake a course, what mark is used?

  If a student has taken a course more than one time, we use the best grade to calculate the admission average.

• I have an offer to the university but I my average has dropped below the minimum average. What should I do?
  If your admission average has dropped below the minimum average stated in your offer of admission, we encourage you to upgrade your marks. As stated in your offer, admission is conditional upon satisfactory completion of all courses currently in progress, program prerequisites and a required minimum final admission average. Failure to meet the admission requirements may result in the withdrawal of your offer. More information can be found on the upgrading page.
• I am a former Ontario Tech University student; how can I apply?

  Visit our former Ontario Tech University students applicant page for information.

• Can I defer my offer of admission?

  The university will consider deferring your application to a future intake. Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, your application will be evaluated among the new pool of applicants. For more information, please see our Special considerations page.

• When will I hear if I a decision has been made on my application?

  The university begins assessing applications in December and continues on an ongoing basis as required documentation is received as space remains in programs. Please ensure your documents are submitted before the appropriate deadlines stated on the Admissions website if you wish to receive a timely response.

• When is the deadline to accept my offer of admission?
  You must respond to your offer by the date indicated in your offer letter. To secure your seat in the program, we recommend you accept your offer and pay your $500 non-refundable confirmation deposit as soon as possible. Pending space availability, you may be able to accept your offer beyond your deadline date; if the program becomes full, your seat in the program will be lost and your offer expired.
• My offer has expired; what should I do?
  Please contact the Office of the Registrar and request that the offer of admission be re-posted on the OUAC website. The Office of the Registrar will review your file to ensure you are still admissible to the program. If you are admissible and there is space available, your offer will reappear on the OUAC.
• How do I make changes to my application?

  If you applied through OUAC, you may amend your application on OUAC. If you have already accepted an offer of admission and paid a deposit to the university, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further assistance. 

• I have an offer to the university but I would like to change my program. How do I do that?

  If you would like to change your program choice, you may do one of two things:

  • You can amend your application and change the program to a new one. If you currently have an offer to a program and you amend it on your application, you will lose that offer of admission. To avoid losing an offer of admission, we recommend you add a program to your application instead of amending an existing program choice.

  • You can add another program to your OUAC application.

• I accidentally declined my offer of admission to the university on the OUAC website. What should I do?
  Please contact the Office of the Registrar and request that the offer of admission be re-posted on the OUAC website. The Office of the Registrar will review your file to ensure you are still admissible to the program. If you are admissible and there is space available, your offer will reappear on OUAC.
• I applied to multiple programs at the university. Why is only one offer appearing on the OUAC website?
  Depending on space availability, you may receive an offer to one of your program choices but not the other(s). We review applications on a bi-weekly basis and if you are admissible to the other program choice(s), the offer will appear on the OUAC website at a later date.
• What are the requirements to study in an undergraduate program at Ontario Tech University as an international student?

  Generally speaking, international applicants must provide proof of:

  • High school graduation (often stated directly on one’s final high school transcript)
  • English proficiency
  • Having attained the academic subject prerequisites required for the program to which they are applying - these are typically secondary school, senior-level courses of sufficient scope and depth