Accept your offer

Congratulations, you’re in!

Ready to jumpstart your education, your career and your future? Then say yes to Georgian and get ready to experience MORE hands-on learning, supportive services and dedicated faculty. Find how to accept your Georgian College offer of admission.

Please check the applicant portal for updates and next steps specific to your application.

Admissions roadmap

You’re here in your journey to becoming a Georgian student:

How do I accept my offer of admission?

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Domestic postsecondary applicant

As a domestic applicant, you can view and accept your offer of admissions online by visiting ontariocolleges.ca.

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International visa applicant

As an international applicant, you can review your pre-admissions invoice and access your official letter of acceptance (LOA) in the IAS portal.

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Lakehead-Georgian degree applicant

As a Lakehead-Georgian applicant, you can accept your offer of admissions by visiting the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).

What’s the deadline to accept my offer?

Accept your offer by the acceptance deadline

The deadline to confirm your acceptance to Georgian will vary by intake and when you submitted your application. Please check the deadline specified in your applicant portal.

Generally, May 1 is the confirmation deadline for fall, winter and summer programs (e.g., May 1, 2023 for programs starting in fall 2023, winter 2024 or summer 2024).

After May 1, the confirmation deadline will vary depending on the date the offer is made. See the applicant portal for deadlines specific to your application.

What’s next after I accept my offer?

Share your exciting news and start planning ahead!

After you accept an offer, ontariocolleges.ca will send you a confirmation email. If you’ve applied to other colleges in addition to Georgian, those colleges will be notified of your accepted offer.

Capture this exciting moment in your journey on social media! Use #ExperienceGeorgian and tag @GeorgianCollege so we can welcome you to the Georgian family.

Next in the admissions roadmap, you’ll pay your tuition deposit to confirm your seat in your program.

You’ll also want to start to plan your budget and explore financial aid options such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and awards, scholarship and bursaries (including entrance awards).

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When will I hear whether I’ve been accepted?Georgian College Chevron

Nov. 1 is the earliest date that colleges may begin to send offers of admission to programs for the upcoming academic year (e.g., Nov. 1, 2023 for programs starting in fall 2024, winter 2025 or summer 2025). Offers will continue to be issued until programs are full or waitlists are established.

Offers of admission to highly competitive programs may be released starting Feb. 1, the equal consideration deadline (e.g., Feb. 1, 2024 for programs starting in fall 2024, winter 2025 or summer 2025). Applications received after Feb. 1 will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.

Can I change my program after I accept?Georgian College Chevron

You can only accept one offer of admission at a time.

After you’ve accepted an offer, you can change your decision and accept a different offer after one business day.

This action will cancel the previous acceptance and other colleges will be informed that you’ve accepted another offer.

What if I change my mind about attending?Georgian College Chevron

Once registered, you’re financially responsible for your program.

In order to withdraw for a refund (or to back out of fee assessments if fees are deferred), you must advise Georgian in writing if you wish to withdraw from your program.

The deadline to withdraw for a refund less the administrative fee is 10 days after the start of the term. This is also the deadline for students who deferred their fees to back out any fee assessments owing.

Please refer to the important dates included in your acceptance package or on our website at important dates.

What if my offer is expired?Georgian College Chevron

If your offer is expired, you’ll have to contact your admissions officer to find out if there are still seats available in the program.

If we don’t have room in the program, ask to be placed on the wait list.

My offer is conditional. What does this mean?Georgian College Chevron

If your offer indicates conditional, this means you must meet the program admission requirements prior to the start of the program or we could revoke the offer.

This includes maintaining your course averages/GPAs, receiving final passing grades, completing high school (if under 19) or college/university (for graduate certificate programs), etc.

If you’re currently attending high school, your grades will automatically be sent to us by ontariocolleges.ca.

If you’re currently attending Georgian, you must maintain your program average and remain in good standing. Please check the applicant portal for your outstanding requirements.

My acceptance has been revoked. What does this mean?Georgian College Chevron

Acceptances may be revoked for a number of reasons (e.g., conditions haven’t been met for final acceptance, deadline to confirm has passed, etc.).

You’ll be advised if you haven’t met final acceptance. Please contact us for further details.

How can I apply for awards, scholarships and bursaries (including entrance awards)?Georgian College Chevron

After you accept your offer to Georgian, you’ll receive an email with a link to apply for entrance awards.

Visit our awards, scholarships and bursaries to learn what’s available, and find out how and when to apply.

How can I apply for funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?Georgian College Chevron

You apply for OSAP online. The application for the new academic year opens late May to early June.

You should submit your application at least eight weeks before the start of your program, to ensure funds are here to pay your fees.

Contact us

Ask your admissions officer

Engage your admissions officer – whose contact information is listed in the applicant portal – with questions about your individual application.

Submit an inquiry or chat with us online

Connect with the Office of the Registrar by submitting a question, searching knowledge articles, or starting a live chat via MyGCLife.

Give us a call

Domestic inquiries: Call 705.722.1511

International inquiries: Call 705.722.5158

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Georgian’s admissions team

The Office of the Registrar offers remote and in-person services to students in all campuses Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Phone: 705.722.1511
Fax: 705.722.5118
Email: admissions@georgiancollege.ca

OCAS Contact Centre

OCAS provides an online chat service on ontariocolleges.ca. You can also access support via telephone.

Online chat: ontariocolleges.ca
Phone: 519.763.4725
Toll-free: 1.888.892.2228

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