At the end of the application, I see a warning and/or an error. What do I do?
Read any errors or warnings carefully.
If you have a warning, you can proceed with submitting your application…
Can I have more than 3 Confidential Assessment Forms?
No. The medical schools require applicants to submit a maximum of 3 references.
Can I submit my application if not all references have been received?
Yes, you can submit your OMSAS application even if your references have not been received…
Can I use the same verifier for different Autobiographical Sketch (ABS) entries?
Yes, you may use the same verifier for multiple ABS entries.
Can my references be submitted in French?
If you are applying only to the University of Ottawa and/or NOSM University, your references can be in French. If, however, you have any of the other medical schools on your application, your references must be in English.
Can you tell me if my course(s) will satisfy the prerequisite requirement?
We do not review prerequisites. You will need to contact the rehabilitation schools directly for more information.
Does it matter how I number my university or program choices?
For the most part, no. Whether you list a university or a specific program as first, second, third or higher on the application is not normally a factor in the universities’ admissions decisions. A university must make its policy clear in its own information where there are exceptions to the policy of using the numbered list of choices. Your numbered list of choices does provide valuable information to the university admission offices. This is particularly true for limited enrollment programs. Admission officials use this data to project the number of applicants who are likely to accept offers of admission, so the university can plan its resources accordingly…
Due to a serious illness (or a death in the family or another cause), my academic performance was affected. What should I do?
Universities may take special circumstances into consideration when making their admission decisions. You may wish to contact the university yourself to explain the nature of your special situation.
How can I check the status of my application?
Once we receive your fee, process your application and distribute your application information to the universities, you can contact them directly for information about the status of your application…
How can I find out which documents the OUAC received to support my application?
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 cancel my application?
If you wish to cancel your application, you may log in to your account and withdraw all of your choices. Be sure to submit your changes by clicking “Review and Submit”. Remember that all processing fees are non-refundable…
How do I cancel my Undergraduate application?
If you wish to cancel your application, you may log in to your account and withdraw the program choice(s) you no longer wish to apply to. Be sure to submit your changes by clicking “Review and Payment”.
How do I enter a prerequisite course that is currently in progress?
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.
Note: You must arrange for a transcript to be sent to ORPAS to prove you are enrolled in this course. Read more about ORPAS transcript requirements.
How do I enter course numbers for my chosen prerequisites?
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?
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 pay for my application and transcript requests?
You will pay for your application and your transcript request fees as part of the final process of submitting your application, once you click “Review and Submit”…
How is my sub-GPA calculated?
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 many universities and programs can I choose to apply to in my application?
You may apply to as many Ontario universities and programs as you wish; however, you are limited to a maximum of 3 program choices at any 1 university (including affiliates). Some universities may further limit the number of programs you may apply to. Make sure that you carefully read the details and instructions offered by each institution. Consult the individual university websites or contact the universities directly for more information.
How will the OUAC convert my GPA from institutions that are in the United States?
First, we review your transcript to determine the applicable scale. Once this is done and your transcript is processed, you can view…
I am in the process of selecting programs and I am confused about the Previous Year Registered field. What does this mean?
If you previously registered in any faculty at the university that you are now selecting as a choice, you must record the last year of registration (including the current year) in the “Previous Year Registered” column…
I am not sure who I should choose as a referee. Can you help me?
We cannot advise you on the selection of referees.
Review the requirements for each school listed in the application guide. If you still require more information, you will need to contact the universities directly.
I am trying to sign up for my Casper test, but I don’t have an OMSAS Reference Number yet. What number can I use instead?
You can use your application number from any Canadian medical school that uses Casper to sign up.
If you are applying only to Ontario schools, you can write Casper only on the Ontario…
I want to apply to an admission point other than fall but only fall admission is listed. What should I do?
The universities have supplied the OUAC with the admission points available for each program. You will need to contact them directly to verify whether they offer admission points other than those listed. If they offer other admission points, they will either indicate to you that they will change your file once they have received your application information or they will contact the OUAC to have their university-specific information changed to include the other admission points…
I’m a current Ontario high school student and am taking courses at 2 different schools. How will my grades be sent to the universities?
If you are a current Ontario high school student and are taking courses at more than 1 school, the school that created your OUAC Account will be designated as your home school.