This season’s newsletter highlights important admission and grade submission updates for OVS students. We are sharing key information about OCAS and OUAC deadlines to help students stay on track with their post-secondary plans. In addition, we also feature two recent blog posts and a reminder about OVS free non-credit courses.
OCAS Deadlines
Students applying to college through OCAS should keep in mind that May 1, 2026 is the deadline to accept an offer of admission. If you have received an offer, make sure to review your options and submit your decision by the deadline. You can also visit OCAS for guidance on how to accept an offer.
OUAC Deadlines
OVS would like to remind students of a few important upcoming OUAC collection periods and internal deadlines for submitting coursework.
Collection Period 3: In Progress and Midterm Grades for Second Semester
The OVS deadline to submit work is April 17, 2026. Work submitted after this date will still be graded, but OVS cannot guarantee that grades will be sent to OUAC in time for the April 24, 2026 submission deadline. This is the date by which schools are expected to submit all available student records to OUAC.
Collection Period 4: Final Grades for All Courses
For Collection Period 4, OVS has two separate deadlines depending on the student group.
The Group 1 deadline is June 5, 2026. This deadline is for all required work to be submitted to the teacher, including the final exam. This applies to part-time OVS students who are graduating from another Ontario high school and need their OVS credit in order to graduate.
The Group 2 deadline is June 26, 2026. This deadline is for all required work to be submitted to the teacher, including the final exam. This applies to full-time OVS students earning their OSSD through OVS, as well as students who do not need the credit to graduate and only require it for OUAC.
The OUAC submission deadline for this collection period is July 7, 2026.
**Please note that OVS deadlines for submitting work are non-negotiable. These deadlines are set one week before OUAC deadlines so teachers have enough time to mark and process student work. Teachers are supporting many students within the same timeline, and OVS will not ask them to mark faster than the standard turnaround time. Work submitted after the OVS deadline may not be marked in time for grades to be sent during the collection period. OVS cannot adjust OUAC deadlines, so students should plan ahead and submit their work on time.**
OUAC Summer Grade Collections
OUAC does not set fixed summer deadline dates. Students may request to have grades entered onto OUAC throughout the summer, but they are also responsible for making sure they are meeting any deadlines set by their universities.
During the summer, OVS does not post one single submission deadline for all students. Instead, students should make sure they are leaving enough time for teachers to complete marking before grades are needed. Summer marking may take 1–3 business days, and students are strongly encouraged to submit all work at least one week before the date their university requires grades. OVS will not rush teachers for summer grade submissions. If a student may miss a university deadline, they will need to contact the university directly to request an extension, as OVS cannot move institutional deadlines or speed up marking beyond normal timelines.
Blog Highlights
Essential Learning Resources for Success in Online High School
This blog post shares a range of online tools that can support students across different subject areas. From writing help and grammar support to study tools and research resources, it highlights practical options that can make online learning feel more manageable.
Features that make an Online School the Best in Ontario
Choosing an online school is an important decision, and this article looks at some of the key features students and families may want to consider. It explores the value of Ministry inspection, Ontario Certified Teachers, instructional consistency, and transparency, helping readers better understand what supports a strong online learning experience.
Free OVS Courses
OVS offers a selection of free non-credit courses for students who want to build useful skills and get a feel for the online learning platform.
OVS1O, Preparing for Grade 9 Math – helps Grade 8 students prepare for the transition to high school math
OVS2O, Developing Effective Learning Skills – focuses on key learning skills needed for success in high school
OVS3O, Fostering Digital Literacy – introduces students to the basic elements of digital literacy
OVS4O, Supporting Mental Health – highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health
OVS5O, University Writing Preparation – helps students further develop writing skills for post-secondary studies
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