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I have just accepted an offer online and “Unsubmitted Acceptance” appears under “Applicant Response”. Have I done something wrong in accepting the offer?

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TEAS

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After Applying

“Unsubmitted Acceptance” appears on the “Choices/Offers” screen after you click on an offer and accept it. At this point, you have accepted the offer but have not submitted the acceptance to the OUAC.To properly accept the offer of admission, click “Review and Submit” and complete the submit process. You will receive a confirmation number by email along with a summary of your responses to offers of admission and/or changes to your application information. Keep this email for your records….

I haven’t heard from my university choices even though it has been several days since I applied.

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Undergraduate

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After Applying

We are processing a huge volume of applications at this time of year. It can take up to 2-3 weeks for a university to acknowledge receipt of your application…

I made a mistake in my school submission. How do I change it?

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OMSAS

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After Applying

The medical schools do not accept changes to the sketch, school submissions or verifiers. If mistakes are made, they can be brought to the attention of the medical schools during their interview process. If a…

I received an offer of admission and was instructed to accept it online; however, my offer does not display in my application. What should I do?

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Undergraduate

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After Applying

If you have just received notification of the offer of admission, the OUAC may not have received the electronic acceptance from the university yet. Check again in a couple of days. If the offer still does not display after a few days, contact the university directly…

I’m a Group A applicant. What can I do if I am refused admission to all my choices?

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Undergraduate

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After Applying

Beginning in June, Group A applicants can search for possible openings at Ontario universities. To begin your search, visit the Undergraduate page and click the “Search Open Programs” button.

I’m a Group B applicant. How can I send my high school transcripts to my university choices?

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Undergraduate

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Certain Ontario high schools allow you to request your official high school transcript electronically (completed courses only) through OCAS. You can do this in your Undergraduate application, in the Transcripts section, under “Transcripts from Ontario High Schools” and “Check if my high school participates”.

If I accept an offer from 1 university, do I remain on the wait lists for my other choices?

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OMSAS

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After Applying

No, if you accept an offer, you will be removed from all wait lists…

If I accept an offer now, can I change my mind at a later date?

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After Applying

Yes. If you accept an offer but later wish to accept a different offer, you will need to first cancel your accepted offer and then accept the new offer by the stipulated deadline date. Be sure to consider all other factors such as scholarships, residence acceptance and deposits before you make your final decision…

My university program choice requires a supplementary application. How do I include that with my OUAC application?

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Undergraduate

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If a supplementary application is required for your program choice(s), the university will contact you after they receive your OUAC application.

You must submit your supplementary application directly to the university. The university will provide instructions and deadlines for all supplementary requirements.

The application did not charge me for supplemental fees and I am worried my application will not be processed.

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Undergraduate

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Some applicants are exempt from paying supplemental fees. The system will automatically exempt you if you qualify…

The Offers of Admission column is blank. What does this mean?

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TEAS

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After Applying

If the “Admission Decision” column is blank, there is not yet any offer on file for you. It does not necessarily mean that you have been rejected…

What happens to my wait list position for other disciplines if I accept an offer?

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ORPAS

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After Applying

If you firmly accept an offer, you will be removed from the wait lists of all other choices on your application for the same discipline (audiology, physical therapy…

What is the difference between a provisional and a firm acceptance for a rehabilitation sciences program?

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ORPAS

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After Applying

A provisional acceptance means that you can indicate that you want your applications to other universities (within the same…

What is the difference between a provisional and a firm acceptance for law school?

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OLSAS

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After Applying

A provisional acceptance means that you can indicate that you want your applications to other programs to remain active. All provisional acceptances automatically become firm on July 1, 2025…

When do provisional acceptances become firm?

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ORPAS

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After Applying

All provisional acceptances for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology programs automatically become firm on May 2, 2025…

When I accept an offer of admission, does it mean that I will not be considered for any other offers?

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After Applying

Accepting an offer of admission from 1 university will not cancel your application to other universities. However, you may have only 1 acceptance on file at a time. Before you can accept a new offer online, you must first cancel the previously accepted offer…