At the end of the application, I see a warning and/or an error. What do I do?
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Read any errors or warnings carefully.
If you have a warning, you can proceed with submitting your application…
Can I submit my application if not all references have been received?
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Yes, you can submit your OMSAS application even if your references have not been received…
Can you tell me if my course(s) will satisfy the prerequisite requirement?
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We do not review prerequisites. You will need to contact the rehabilitation schools directly for more information.
How can I find out which documents the OUAC received to support my application?
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To see whether we have received a document (e.g., transcripts, online references), log in to your application and select “Document Tracking” in the…
How do I enter a prerequisite course that is currently in progress?
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If you are currently enrolled in a course that you are using as a prerequisite, input the grade as “IPR” to indicate that the course is in progress…
How do I enter course numbers for my chosen prerequisites?
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The course number should consist of three or four letters of the course name followed by the numeric code. For example, Chemistry 020 should be entered as CHEM 020…
How do I make changes to my application after I submit it?
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Log in to your application and navigate to the section you would like to make changes to using the Application Links menu. Make the desired edits, then follow these steps to submit your changes…
How do I respond to an offer of admission?
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Log in to your application and select “Choices/Offers” in the “Applicant Links” menu. If you have received an offer of admission, it will be displayed on this screen…
How is my sub-GPA calculated?
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The sub-GPA is based on the 10 most recent undergraduate courses, the equivalent of 20 ORPAS course lengths, even if: the courses did not count toward a degree, the courses were not taken at the university where a degree was awarded…
How long does it take for the OUAC to receive my payment through CIBC Student Pay?
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The payment processing time depends on how you make your payment in your application using CIBC Student Pay (e.g., credit or debit card, electronic funds transfer).
Credit card payments are usually processed in 2-3 days. Other payment methods may take up to 7 business days to be processed.
How much does it cost to request an Ontario university or college transcript?
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Universities and colleges can set their own transcript request fees. As a result, they vary by institution…
How will my GPA for my international institutions be calculated?
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We do not include grades from institutions outside of Canada and the United States in the GPA calculations.
How will the OUAC convert my GPA from institutions that are in the United States?
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First, we review your transcript to determine the applicable scale. Once this is done and your transcript is processed, you can view…
I am not sure who I should choose as a referee. Can you help me?
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We cannot advise you on the selection of referees.
Review the requirements for each school listed in the application guide. If you still…
I am trying to sign up for my Casper test, but I don’t have an OMSAS, ORPAS or TEAS Reference Number yet. What number can I use instead?
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If you are applying only to Ontario schools, you can write Casper only on the Ontario dates.
I forgot my login information. What can I do?
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Select Recover your username on the Log In page.
I’ve entered some prerequisites but it still says “No” for submission entered. Why is it not changing to “Yes”?
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The submission entered will only change to “Yes” once you’ve entered a prerequisite course for each prerequisite category…
If I submit my application on the deadline date and order a transcript from an Ontario university or college online, will my transcript be considered on time?
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Yes. If we receive an online transcript request (that forms part of the application)…
If my grades from an exchange program are entered on my “home” university’s transcript, do I need to send a transcript from my “exchange” university?
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Yes. We require transcripts from all institutions you attended.
My application says I have to pay using CIBC Student Pay. Can I pay for my application if I don’t have a CIBC bank account?
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Yes, you can. You do not need to go to a CIBC branch or have a CIBC bank account to use CIBC Student Pay in your application. You can make Canadian and international payments with this service. The payment options available in CIBC Student Pay depend on the country you are paying from.
My institution uses Digitary (which includes CORE, MyCreds | MesCertifs, My eQuals) to send transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?
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Yes. We work with Digitary (which includes CORE, MyCreds | MesCertifs and My eQuals) to accept and process official electronic transcripts…
My institution uses Parchment (including Credential Solutions and eSCRIP-SAFE) to send their transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?
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Yes. We work with Parchment (including Credential Solutions and eSCRIP-SAFE) to accept and process official electronic transcripts…
My institution uses the National Student Clearinghouse to send transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?
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Yes. We work with the National Student Clearinghouse to accept and process official electronic transcripts.
If your university or college is in Ontario, you must request your transcript through your…
What are error messages? Can I still submit my application if I receive one?
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Error messages are problems within the online application that must be corrected. You will not be able to submit your application until these are corrected…