OUAC Updates

With the start of a new school year comes a new university application season.

It is essential for students to not only understand which applicant type they are, but to be aware of all upcoming OUAC applications deadlines. 

Which Applicant Group Am I?

First, here are some important basics for navigating the OUAC system, starting with understanding which applicant type you are.

Group A applicants:

• • You are currently taking 1 or more courses at an Ontario high school
  • You are under 21 on or before December 31^st 2025
  • You have an OSSD or are working towards an OSSD

If you do not meet the above criteria, you are a Group B applicant. Some examples of Group B applicants are:

• • Not currently taking a course at an Ontario high school
  • A Canadian outside of Ontario
  • An international applicant
  • A postsecondary transfer student
  • A mature applicant
  • 21 or over, on or before December 31, 2025, and taking a course at an Ontario high school

For Group B applicants, there are some updates to the OUAC system this year. Ontario high schools are now able to report grades for full-time and part-time students over the age of 21.

So, if you are a Group B applicant, please let OVS know, and we can upload proof of enrollment, midterm and transcripts to support your application this year.

For more information, please check out the OUAC Application Guide.

During the 2025-2026 application cycle, OUAC has set dates during which most Ontario schools will submit available grades. These periods are referred to as ‘Collection Periods’. This year, there are four significant collection periods for any available grades.

As a reminder, OVS is not a semestered institution. We have the ability to submit your grades any time, including outside of collection periods. Though most schools only submit during the designated windows, any current enrolments, midterms, or final marks can be submitted at your request.

Please note that universities do not expect all final grades to be in until the final collection period, in June/July. If you miss an earlier collection period, your grade can be submitted during a following collection period or between periods. Please note, however, that the final collection period for current grade 12 students closes on July 7^th and all grades should be submitted by that time.