Admission Criteria for Approved Vocational Programs

Minimum Requirements

Section 19 of Ontario Regulation 415/06 requires that a student in an approved vocational program:

• has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or
• is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent. See Mature Student Status.

Other Requirements

A program may also have:

• other academic qualifications or a minimum age set as a condition of the Superintendent’s approval of the program;
• additional admission requirements set by the College and approved by the Superintendent, such as a prerequisite credential;
• non-academic requirements, such as a medical certificate, police check, technology requirements, or attendance requirements for in-person study; and
• entry-to-practice requirements after graduation, such as licensing exams or vulnerable sector screening, for some occupations.

Each program page lists its admission requirements. See All Programs.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.