College Pathway

What is the Outlook?

Ontario’s public colleges offer over 4500 programs, ranging from one-year diplomas to 4-year degrees in Applied Arts, Business, Health and Human Services, and Technology
There are currently 29 colleges in major cities throughout Ontario
Many of these programs offer collaborative, consecutive, or degree transfer options to University at a later time.
Currently, record numbers of University graduates are applying to College programs to increase their employment opportunities
There are many ways to ultimately complete a degree program through beginning in an apprenticeship
Employment rates are currently at around 93% for Ontario College graduate

What is required of me?

With the enormous amount of programs available, requirements vary greatly however; generally speaking, an OSSD is required thereby making the Grade 12 English credit crucial in most cases. Some programs may require senior Math and / or Science credits.
Some programs are significantly more competitive than others including but not exclusively in the areas of Health, Human Services, and Media.
College programs can be one, two, or three years in length. Collaborative college / university programs are typically completed over the span of four years.

How can I get more information?

Talk to your guidance counsellor, meet with College representatives when they visit your school or at a regional College Fair, and visit these important sites: