Fall 2027 Ontario applications
When Does OUAC Open for 2027? September 17
OUAC had not opened the Fall 2027 Undergraduate application as of August 29, 2026. OUAC's published opening date is September 17, 2026. Group A applications are due January 15, 2027. Program and document deadlines can differ.
Reviewed August 29, 2026 · Checked against the primary sources below · How we review guides
Key facts
- OUAC status
- The application remained closed on August 29, 2026. OUAC's published opening date is September 17, 2026.
- Group A deadline
- January 15, 2027 for completed Ontario high-school applications.
- Tentative OUAC fees
- Tentative fee: $159 for the first three choices and $51 for each extra choice. The official fee page controls the final amount.
- Application status
- Check OUAC first, then use each university applicant portal for documents and decisions.
The Fall 2027 Ontario application sequence
Opening, submitting, completing university tasks, and accepting an offer are separate steps. Use your earliest deadline.
- 1
OUAC opens
Scheduled for September 17, 2026.
- 2
Build the list
Confirm programs, codes, fees, and prerequisites.
- 3
Submit your application and pay
Allow processing time before the controlling deadline.
- 4
Complete portals
Complete every university task.
- 5
Track decisions
Read conditions and response dates in each offer.
Direct answer
OUAC opens September 17, 2026 for Fall 2027
The Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) published an official 2027 application-cycle startup schedule lists September 17, 2026 as the Undergraduate application start date. OUAC may change this date and must complete production testing. Confirm the live Fall 2027 application before you enter information or pay.
Fall 2027 opening status
The application remained closed at this guide's August 29, 2026 review. OUAC set September 17 as the planned opening date and September 21 as the first university transfer.
August 2026
OUInfo and updated application material begin appearing
September 17, 2026
OUAC plans to start the Undergraduate application
September 21, 2026
First Undergraduate application distribution to universities
January 15, 2027
Completed Group A application deadline
University-by-university comparison
Ontario university application deadlines for 2027
January 15, 2027 is the central Group A deadline. Other dates can differ. This table separates confirmed Fall 2027 dates from pages that still show an older cycle. Use the earliest date that applies to you.
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| University or route | Application deadline | Documents or supplements | Publication status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUAC Group ACurrent Ontario high-school applicantsSource: OUAC 2026–2027 Schedule of Dates | January 15, 2027 | University, program, document, and supplement dates can differ. | Confirmed central Fall 2027 deadline |
| University of WaterlooEngineering, except ArchitectureSource: Waterloo application and document deadlines | January 15, 2027 | Documents due February 1, 2027. | Published for Fall 2027 |
| University of WaterlooMost programs other than EngineeringSource: Waterloo application and document deadlines | February 1, 2027 | Documents due February 15, 2027. | Published for Fall 2027 |
| Western UniversityFull-time undergraduate admissionWestern University application deadlines for 2027Source: Western admission deadlines | January 15, 2027 for equal consideration | Faculty and program deadlines run from January 15 to early April. | Published for Fall 2027 |
| University of GuelphUndergraduate admissionUniversity of Guelph application deadlines and admission requirementsSource: Guelph Canadian high-school applicant guidance | January 15, 2027 for current Ontario high school applicants | Program, document, scholarship, and offer dates can differ. | Guelph confirms January 15, 2027 for direct high-school applicants |
| Carleton UniversityUndergraduate routes and selected programsSource: Carleton application deadlines | January 15 for Group A. March 1 for selected programs. June 1 is the general fall deadline for eligible Canadian or US-record applicants. | March 5 for additional material tied to selected programs. | Published in Carleton's 2026–2027 deadline calendar |
| Toronto Metropolitan UniversityUndergraduate admissionSource: TMU 2026–2027 admission procedures and policies | February 1, 2027 for guaranteed consideration | Submit all required documents. Grades-Plus programs can set separate dates. | Confirmed in TMU's 2026–2027 Undergraduate Calendar |
| University of TorontoUndergraduate faculties and campusesSource: U of T application deadlines | Use January 15 for Group A planning until U of T publishes its Fall 2027 faculty table. | Early consideration and supplement dates vary by faculty and campus. | Main public deadline table is still labelled 2026; recheck before submitting |
| Queen's UniversityFirst-year undergraduate admissionSource: Queen's undergraduate admission deadlines | February 1, 2027 for Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing. March 1 for other first-year full-time programs. | Mandatory supplements for Commerce, Health Sciences, and Nursing are due February 15, 2027. | Published for Fall 2027 |
The downloadable CSV contains all nine source-labelled rows. It includes each route, deadline, publication status, official source, and August 29 review date.
Download deadlines CSVA later university date does not override an earlier Group A, program, portfolio, audition, scholarship, or document deadline. It also does not mean every program is still accepting applications.
Confirmed central schedule
OUAC application deadlines and grade updates for 2027
These central dates come from OUAC. They do not replace dates set by a university for programs, documents, portfolios, interviews, scholarships, or residence.
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| Date | OUAC milestone | What the applicant should do |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | OUAC launches Ontario Universities' Info and begins posting updated Fall 2027 application material. | Compare programs, prerequisites, campuses, co-op options, and OUAC program codes. |
| September 17, 2026 | OUAC plans to start the 2027 Undergraduate online application. | Confirm the application is live, then start the correct 2027 form. |
| September 21, 2026 | OUAC's startup schedule lists the first application transfer to universities. | Research each choice, verify its program code, and submit before your earliest deadline. |
| November 19, 2026 | OUAC deadline to receive available 4U/M midterm or final grades from Ontario high schools. | Check that the courses and grades in the application match the school record. |
| January 15, 2027 | Deadline for Ontario high school students to submit a completed application to OUAC. | Complete payment before the deadline. Allow three business days during busy periods. |
| February 11, 2027 | OUAC deadline to receive available final 4U/M grades and current full-year grades. | Verify that new grades are visible and resolve discrepancies through the school. |
| April 22, 2027 | Ontario high-school deadline to report available midterm, final, and full-year interim grades to OUAC. | Review the grade record before final offer rounds. |
| May 28, 2027 | Latest response date for eligible Group A applicants who applied on time. | Expect an offer, refusal, or deferral; follow up on any unresolved application status. |
| June 1, 2027 | Earliest required offer-response or payment date for Group A applicants. | Follow the deadline in the actual offer and complete any required registration or residence payment. |
| July 8, 2027 | OUAC deadline to receive all final 4U/M grades from Ontario high schools. | Confirm final conditions are satisfied and the transcript is complete. |
| August 2–31, 2027 | OUAC collects summer-school grades from Ontario high schools and school boards. | If an offer depends on summer school, confirm the university receives the updated grade. |
One application, two applicant groups
Group A and Group B do not share one deadline
Group A
Group A applicants must meet every OUAC rule for current Ontario high-school students. The application assigns the group.
Confirm the Fall 2027 rules after OUAC publishes the new guide.
The confirmed completed-application deadline is January 15, 2027.
Group B
Applicants outside Group A are Group B.
This includes many international, transfer, mature, and out-of-province applicants.
Group B has no single deadline. Use each university and program page. Allow time for OUAC processing.
The public now uses Group A and Group B, not 101 and 105. See the current OUAC 101 vs 105 explanation when older sources use those labels.
Prevent missed submissions
Six deadline types to track separately
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| Deadline type | Who controls it | What it can include |
|---|---|---|
| OUAC application | OUAC | The completed Group A application is due January 15, 2027. |
| University or program | The university or faculty | Group B and competitive-program dates can differ. |
| Supporting documents | The university or applicant portal | Transcripts, language results, and references can have separate dates. |
| Program assessment | The faculty or assessment provider | Essays, interviews, auditions, and portfolios can have separate dates. |
| Scholarship and financial aid | The university or award provider | Awards, OSAP, bursaries, and scholarships use separate deadlines. |
| Residence | The university housing office | Residence applications and deposits are separate from admission. |
After you submit
How to check your OUAC application status
Check OUAC
Verify your payment, personal details, program choices, transcript requests, and offers. Keep your OUAC Reference Number.
Open each university applicant portal
Use the personalized checklist for documents, extra forms, messages, deadlines, and decisions.
Follow up
If a university has not acknowledged your application after two to three weeks, contact that university directly.
Tentative OUAC fees for Fall 2027
OUAC published tentative 2027 fees on August 25. The first three choices cost $159. Each extra choice costs $51. The international service fee is $0, but other fees can apply.
Confirm the amounts on the official Undergraduate fee page before payment. OUAC states that the tentative amounts can change before the cycle starts.
Official sources
Confirm current dates, rules, fees, and program details in these primary sources.
Written by Stellar Advisers Editorial Team · Reviewed by Official-source review desk · Last reviewed August 29, 2026
- OUAC 2026–2027 Schedule of DatesOfficial Group A application, grade-transfer, response, and acceptance dates for Fall 2027.
- OUAC 2027 application-cycle startup scheduleOfficial startup schedule listing September 17, 2026. The schedule states that the date is subject to change.
- OUAC Undergraduate Application GuideCurrent application structure, Group A and Group B explanation, and after-submission guidance.
- OUAC Undergraduate – How to ApplyOfficial account, application, payment, processing-time, and university-acknowledgement steps.
- OUAC Undergraduate – Key DatesExplains Group A and Group B deadlines. The current page covers the 2026 cycle.
- OUAC Undergraduate – FeesTentative 2027 fees published August 25: $159 for the first three choices and $51 for each additional choice.
- OUAC – After You SubmitOfficial university-acknowledgement, reference-number, portal, and application-edit guidance.
- University of Waterloo – Application deadlinesOfficial Fall 2027 application and document deadlines for Engineering and other programs.
- Western University – Admission deadlinesWestern published its Fall 2027 equal-consideration and program dates.
- Carleton University – Application deadlinesOfficial 2026–2027 route, program, document, and general fall application dates.
- University of Guelph – Canadian high-school applicantsOfficial January 15, 2027 deadline for applicants applying directly from high school.
- Toronto Metropolitan University – 2026–2027 admission proceduresThe calendar confirms February 1 for Fall 2027. The public application page still shows Fall 2026.
- University of Toronto – Application deadlinesU of T published this faculty deadline table. Its Fall 2027 dates remain pending.
- Queen's University – Undergraduate admission deadlinesOfficial Fall 2027 opening, application, supplement, document, and award dates.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions applicants ask most often.
Planning your Ontario deadlines?
A peer adviser can help you build a deadline plan across OUAC, your programs, and supplementary applications. OUAC and each university remain the only official sources for dates.