Now that you have an account and can log in, you can create an application to attend a post-secondary institution. You can begin by adding details about yourself and reviewing some information about the institution that you chose.
Add Initial Details
The New Applicant page opens when you log into your account for the first time.
Enter your first and last names as they are shown on your passport.
If you only have a first name or last name, enter that name and leave the other field empty.
If you enter the names in all capital or lower-case letters, they are automatically changed to the correct case.
Enter your date of birth and email address.
In the Current Status in Canada list, select the status that applies to you.
Status in Canada:
Select No Status in Canada if you are not in Canada and have no Visa status.
Select Study Permit / Student Visa if you are already in Canada on a Study Permit. (A copy of the Study Permit will be required.)
Select other options as necessary.
Select your Primary Country of Citizenship.
Enter your passport number.
Select the OCAS Privacy Policy link to read the privacy statement and then select the check box.
Select Continue. Your Dashboard opens.
Important: You cannot have more than one active application to an institution. If you are starting an application and already have an application for that institution, you will see an “Error Creating Application” message. This usually happens when the existing application is in one of the following states:
Review - the application is being reviewed by the institution
Resubmitted
Needs More Information - the institution has requested more information from you.
Contact the institution to update the status of the existing application or to learn how to proceed with your application.
Upload a Copy of Your Passport
The next step in the process is to upload a copy of your passport document. Accepted formats are: PDF, JPG, PNG, or PMB.
You only need to provide the passport information page, as shown in the following sample.
The uploaded document is analyzed and your details are automatically entered.
Enter the remaining information in the Additional Applicant Details section.
Review all the details to ensure that the information matches the passport document.
Select the “I am an applicant…” checkbox; then select Continue.
A Confirm dialogue box opens.
Review all the details again to ensure that they are correct.
When you are ready, select the acknowledgement checkbox, and then select Continue.
The Pre-Application Checklist opens.
The passport document provided is automatically included on the Supporting Documents page. You cannot remove the document or add another passport document.
Review the Pre-Application Checklist
When you select an institution and add your passport, a pre-application checklist opens. The checklist displays information about the institution, such as how many programs you can apply to, admission requirements, program start dates, availability, and application fees.
Review the details, then select Start my Application.
Add Personal Information
The next step in the application process is to add more details about yourself.
Basic Information
(Optional) Enter a Title; for example, Mr., Dr., or Miss.
The First Name that you entered when you created your account is displayed. You can update it, if required.
(Optional) If your legal name includes a middle name, you can add it.
To add more middle names, select Add Another Middle Name.
The Last Name that you entered when you created your account is displayed. You can update it, if required.
(Optional) If applicable, enter a Suffix; for example, a professional designation such as PhD.
Confirm that the legal name is the same as what appears on your legal documentation, then select Yes.
If you have a casual name or a nickname that you use, select Add Casual Name, enter the details, and select Done.
Confirm that your Date of Birth is correct.
Select your Country of Birth.
Select a Gender identity.
Select your First Spoken Language.
Citizenship
The Current Status in Canada that you selected when your created your account is displayed. You can change it, if required.
Status in Canada:
Select No Status in Canada if you are not in Canada and have no Visa status.
Select Study Permit / Student Visa if you are already in Canada on a Study Permit. (A copy of the Study Permit will be required.)
Select other options as necessary.
Confirm the Primary Country of Citizenship that you entered when creating your account.
Enter the Passport Number.
Enter the expiry date of your passport.
Select the country where your passport was issued.
Address
Enter a valid mailing address.
For the question “Is your current address the same as your mailing address?”:
If you live and receive mail at your current address, select Yes.
If your current address (where you live) is different from your mailing address (where you receive your mail), select No and enter your current address.
Contact Information
Enter at least one valid phone number.
The email address that you entered when you created your account is displayed.
If required, you can enter more phone numbers or email addresses.
Emergency Contact
Enter the details of your emergency contact person.
Select Save + Continue.
Make sure that you enter all the required information. Any missing or incomplete information is highlighted in red.
When you are finished, your profile will look something our example applicant’s:
Watch a Video
This video shows an example of how to start an application and add your personal information. We used a test account on a test server to record the process.