Applying Out of Province (Within Canada/US/International)

​​​​​​​​​​​​Are you thinking about applying to a Canadian university outside of Ontario?

If so, here are some factors to consider and steps to take:

For starters, you can apply to the following out-of-province universities through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC):

• Acadia University
• Bishop’s University
• University of British Columbia
• Concordia University
• Dalhousie University
• McGill University
• Saint Mary’s University
• Simon Fraser University
• The University of Victoria

In order to do so, you will need to authorize these out-of-province universities to request your academic information from the OUAC. To authorize them, you will need to include your 11-digit OUAC Reference Number on the university’s application form. If you are considering any other out-of-province Canadian university, you will need to apply directly to your chosen university. You will be responsible for completing the application and providing all supporting documents, including your transcript, to the out-of-province university. Please note that out-of-province universities may have different requirements and application deadlines. ​To explore all of Canada’s universities, outside of Ontario, visit the Universities C​anada website. If you are considering any other out of province university, you will need to apply directly to your chosen university.  You will be responsible for completing the application and providing all supporting documents, including your transcript, to the out of the province university.  Please note that out of province universities may have different requirements and application deadlines.​

Are you thinking about applying to a Canadian college outside of Ontario?

If you are considering applying to an out of province college​​, you will need to apply directly to your chosen college. You will be responsible for completing the application and providing all supporting documents, including your transcript, to the out-of-province college. Please note that out-of-province colleges may have different requirements and application deadlines. 

Are you thinking about applying to a university or college outside of Canada?

If you are considering any other out-of-country university or college, you will need to apply directly to your chosen university or college. You will be responsible for completing the application and providing all supporting documents, including your transcript, to the out-of-country university or college. Please note that out-of-country universities may have different requirements and application deadlines. 

If you are considering a university or college in the U.S., here’s some important information for you. Be sure to complete thorough research before you proceed.

• When researching, remember the terms college and university are used interchangeably in the U.S., unlike in Canada.
• Many students applying to universities in the U.S. require a Common Application.It is critical to start this process with a Guidance Counsellor as early into your Grade 12 year as possible. Be aware of deadlines.
• There is no equivalent of the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for American universities, so each university requires a separate application, and/or you can apply online to hundreds of schools through the College Board website. 
• Please refer to your myBlueprint.ca/halton account where you can research universities in the U.S. and check out thei​​r Studying in the United States Guide. You can also learn more about the American College Testing(ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) assessment. Check to see if either the ACT or SAT is required by your chosen university or college.
• If your are interested in Athletics in the U.S., be sure to check out the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• Consider attending the U.S. College Expo. These expos often take place in the GTA.  There may also be other local opportunities to explore U.S. programs hosted by the HDSB and other organizations. If you have the chance, visit your chosen U.S. college or university in-person or virtually.