Logging Into Your Account

• Go to ontariocolleges.ca and in the secondary (or top) navigation, select APPLY / LOG IN.

• On the Log In page, on the Canadian Applicants card, select Log In.

You can choose how you want to sign into your ontariocolleges.ca account. Choose one of the following options:

• Log in using a Google account.

• Log in with an email address.

Log In Using Your Google Account

If you already have an account, complete the following steps.

• In the Sign-in dialog box, select Continue with Google.

• Enter the email address for your Google account and select Next.

• Enter your Google account password and select Next.

Your Profile page opens.

• If you are logging into a new account, complete these steps to finish setting up your account.

Log In Using Your Email Address

If you already have an account, complete the following steps.

• In the Sign in dialog box, enter the email address you used to create your ontariocolleges.ca account; then select Next.

• Enter your password and select Next.

Your Profile page opens.

If you can’t remember your username or password, follow the instructions in Managing Your Account.

• If you are logging into a new account, complete the steps to finish setting up your account.

Setting Up Your Account

If you’re logging in for the first time, you must complete the following steps before continuing with your application.

• On the New Applicant page, enter your Date of Birth.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter your date of birth correctly; once it’s saved, you cannot change it. If you make an error, contact our Contact Centre by phone or live chat.

If you like, you can also add your middle name(s).

• Select your Country of Citizenship.

• If you select a Country of Citizenship other than Canada, you must also indicate your Status in Canada. Select one of the items in the list.

Note: If you have Refugee Status in Canada, you should check with the colleges to find out whether to apply as a Domestic or International applicant. If you are directed to apply as a Domestic applicant, you must select an applicable Status in Canada.

Depending on the status you select, you might see a message with additional instructions.

Here are some examples:

If you select Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant, you are advised that you might need to submit additional documentation.

If you select Study Permit/Student Visa, you are advised to apply as an international applicant.

If you select Other, you are advised to change the status to the one you expect to have while attending college.

• Provide the required details for the status that you chose.

• Select Continue.

• The Privacy Consent page opens where you are asked to review and accept the Privacy Policy.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to review the complete Privacy Policy. It explains how we use the information that you provided as part of your college application.

When you’ve finished reading the statement, select the check box. If you do not accept the OCAS Privacy Policy, you won’t be able to complete your college application.

• Select Submit.

• On the Communications Preferences page, review the information about email communication. If you want to receive emails from ontariocolleges.ca, select the I agree check box.

• Select Submit. Your new account profile opens, enabling you to begin adding personal information and details about your education.