Logging Into Your Account
  • 27 Nov 2024
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On the homepage, in the banner, Apply/Log in is outlined in red. Under the Apply Now button, the Log in link is also outlined in red.

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

On the Canadian Applicants card, Log in is outlined in red.

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

Log In Using Your Google Account

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

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

In the Sign in dialog box, Continue with Google is outlined in red.

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

  • Enter your Google account password and select Next.

Your Profile page opens.

Log In Using Your Email Address

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

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

In the Sign in dialog box, the Enter Email field is outlined in red.

  • 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).

On the New Applicant page, in the Your Information section, the Legal First name is Timothy and the Legal Last name is Hartley. Canada is the selected country of citizenship.

  • 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.

In the Citizenship & Residency section, Australia is the selected Country of Citizenship. The Status in Canada dropdown list is open and Select a status is highlighted.

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.

In this example, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant is the selected Status in Canada.

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

In this example, Study Permit/Student Visa is the selected Status in Canada and the Status of Visa dropdown list is open.

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

In this example, Other is the selected Status in Canada.

  • 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.

The Privacy Consent page, where you can review the OCAS Privacy Policy.

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.

The Communications Preferences page, where you can decide to receive commercial email messages or not.

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


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