Log on to the Ontario Colleges website and create a user account. You will need to create a password and username, and you will be given an account number. Write these down and store them in a safe place in case you forget them. You should receive an email from the website to confirm this information within 20 minutes.
Complete the online application by selecting the colleges and programs you are interested in. You will also be asked for basic personal and academic information, such as the high school you attended or are attending.
Pay the application fee and process your order online. As of mid-2010, the fee was 95 Canadian dollars. You can pay online with a credit card or forward the funds directly from your bank account if you have an online account set up with your banking institution. If you are uncomfortable paying online, you can mail a check or make a payment over the phone by calling the Customer Contact Center at 1-888-892-2228.
Check your email inbox for an email from the Ontario Colleges website with your application number and payment confirmation. This process is automatic; you should receive an email within five seconds.
Inform your high school guidance counselor of your college selection(s) and ask the counselor forward your transcripts to Ontario Colleges If you are no longer attending high school, you will have to contact the school to make arrangements to have your transcripts sent.
Accept or reject an offer of admission from a college through your Ontario Colleges online account. When you have been accepted by a college, you will usually receive an email from the website or a letter from the college. Follow the links on the site to accept or reject the offer.