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The application process varies depending on the program and delivery mode. Review the options below to learn more.
In-class Ontario college certificate, diploma and degree programs
We offer a variety of post-secondary and post-graduate programs designed to prepare you for a career in diverse industries.
Distance Studies and Continuing Education
We offer more than 1,000 part-time, in-class and distance education opportunities available through monthly and semester starts. With a range of flexible learning options, pursue your interests, learn a new skill or jump-start or further your career.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job training and in-class instruction. To complete an apprenticeship, you must register as an apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) in Ontario.
Apply to an in-class program
Domestic students can apply to our in-class Ontario college certificate, diploma and degree programs at ontariocolleges.ca.
Still considering your program options?
We’re here to help you make the choice that’s right for you! Explore our program offerings, visit us to check out our facilities and to connect with our team, or chat with an advisor.
Important dates
| Early October – Online applications open | Applications for the following academic year (August to July) become available at ontariocolleges.ca. That means that you can create an account and begin your application at ontariocolleges.ca! |
| November 1 – Earliest offer date | This is the earliest date that Loyalist and other colleges can begin sending offers of admission for the coming academic year. Keep an eye on your email inbox! |
| February 1 – Equal consideration date | Apply on or before this date to receive equal consideration for programs starting in the upcoming Fall semester. This date is particularly important for highly competitive programs. Loyalist continues to receive applications after this date, which will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full. |
| May 1 – Deadline to confirm offers of admission | Accept your offer of admission by this date. Loyalist may extend your offer of admission; check your offer letter for all the details. |
| June – Tuition deposit due | To secure your spot in your program, make sure you pay your tuition deposit. For details, see the fee deadlines page. |
Frequently Asked Questions
A list of recommended and required courses can be found on each program page. Have a question? Reach out to our Enrolment Services team for assistance at admissions@loyalistcollege.com or at 613-969-1913, ext. 2600.
To start your application, create an account with ontariocolleges.ca. Powered by the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS), ontariocolleges.ca receives and records applications and student responses to college offers of admission.
Through ontariocolleges.ca, you’ll be able to make your program selections, request transcripts, and view and select offers of admission.
A fee payable to OCAS must accompany the application form.
Learn more about applying at ontariocolleges.ca
Through ontariocolleges.ca, you can apply for up to five programs with a maximum of three at any one college in Ontario.
The early application deadline to be given equal consideration by the colleges is February 1. However, Loyalist and most other colleges continue to take applications up to the start of classes in September. Some programs fill up quickly – early application will increase your chances of being accepted to the program of your choice.
Applicants who have successfully completed a portion of a program at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology will be accepted into the same or a similar program at Loyalist College with appropriate transfer credits for training and education already completed.
Loyalist is committed to maximizing the accessibility of all our programs to learners with partial or complete credentials from colleges or universities. Applicants with training at other institutions are advised to submit their documentation of such formal education to Loyalist at the time of application.
Applicants who are 19 years of age on the first day of classes in the year of admission, and who do not have an OSSD, are considered as mature applicants. Such applicants must complete the required subjects for admission. If they lack the required subjects, they may be requested to write a diagnostic test. Mature applicants are treated on an individual basis and should consult admissions@loyalistcollege.com as early as possible to determine if pre-entry testing and/or college preparatory studies are required.
NOTE: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or who do not have permanent residence status are not considered under this clause.
Qualified continuing students need only to register at Loyalist to advance directly from one year to the next. Part-time students or individuals who wish to re-enroll in a program after sitting out one or more semesters must re-apply by using an internal Loyalist College application, available from Enrolment Services. All first-year students or new students must submit an application to ontariocolleges.ca.
In order to be considered for admission to Loyalist, applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to a Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Applicants from outside Ontario – including international applicants – must submit certified transcripts of their grades. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide documented proficiency in English.
Keep an eye on your email and check your ontariocolleges.ca account for details about your application status.
Have you received an offer? Congrats! Confirm your offer of admission as soon as possible and review next steps for applicants.
If you are waitlisted, you can accept an offer to another program and still stay on the waiting list.
Notify ontariocolleges.ca and they will amend your application.
Have a question?
Our Enrolment Services team is here to help! For help with your application, get in touch at admissions@loyalistcollege.com or at 613-969-1913, ext. 2600.
Once you’ve applied, we’ll introduce you to your Registration and Records Officer. They’ll work with you to ensure that you complete the registration process each semester, that your marks are properly processed and that your diploma is prepared for graduation.