HOW TO BECOME
A GEORGIAN STUDENT
Do your research
Come to Open House, explore your options, book
a campus tour, connect with Georgian staff, and
learn about admission requirements online.
Apply at ontariocolleges.ca
Apply before Feb. 1 for highly competitive
programs. Apply any time before the semester
if your program has vacancies. After you apply,
remember to check your email often.
Admission
Check the academic dashboard on your student
portal to see if you're missing any requirements
to get into your program. If you can't meet
requirements, contact your admissions officer to
discuss options.
You 're in!
Most applicants receive offers of admission
around Feb. 1. Acceptances for highly competitive
programs and programs with selection processes
are sent in March onward.
Accept your offer
If you start in September, accept your offer by May
1. Check the academic dashboard on your student
portal for information on your deadlines.
Apply for financial aid
Need help making ends meet? Apply for OSAP.
ontario.ca/OSAP
Pay your deposit
To confirm your spot in the program, pay your
deposit. Deadlines are June 17 if you start in
September, Oct. 3 if you start in January, and
March 12 if you start in May.
Register for courses
After the deposit deadline, log into Banner to get
your registration date and time.
Attend orientation
Orientation is the first day of your first term. Meet
other students, learn about student services, and
get to know your campus before classes start.
Get to know us
Find housing, get your ONEcard
(student card), research transit or parking, meet your
advisor, and buy your books. Do that and more at a
Get Connected pre-orientation session.
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