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Are There Any Admission Policies for Indigenous Students?
During the university application process, you can declare that you have Indigenous ancestry or heritage – First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit or Métis. By declaring Indigenous ancestry, your university’s Indigenous student centre may reach out to you with transition supports and other helpful resources.
Ontario universities recognize the need to encourage Indigenous students to participate in postsecondary education, and many offer Indigenous students an additional and/or alternative pathway for admission to an undergraduate or graduate program.
You should be aware that recent amendments to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Act have given the Ministry the power to allow institutions to share personalized information, including self-identification data, with the Ontario government.
What is a Transfer Student Policy?
These policies apply to students who choose to transition from a college program into a university program, or students who seek to change universities during their programs. Student transfer policies outline how the credits you completed at one postsecondary institution can count toward the completion of a degree at another.
You can also contact the admission office at the university you would like to attend for more information.
Read more about transfers and find links to advisors who can help you plan your transfer.
What is a Mature Student Policy?
A policy to support admission for mature students who do not meet standard university entrance requirements, but who have life and work experience. These policies vary depending on the university. The OUAC has a complete list of mature student policies.