Important Dates for Applicants
Depending on when you’ve applied to start, the dates for admission will differ. Below are the important dates for all our upcoming programs.
Make sure you follow the dates carefully to ensure you have the best chance at admission and start your program of choice. Standouts include testing deadlines, confirmation deadlines, and Tuition Deposit due dates.
Not sure what’s next on your admissions journey? Review our 10 steps for getting into college. Hopefully, we can answer your questions there.
Spring 2025
| October: Applications Open on ontariocolleges.ca Ontariocolleges.ca opens for applications into the next academic year. This means that if you would like to start college in May 2025, you can start your application in October 2023. Starting the application process early allows you more time to gather required materials such as transcripts and to complete any other admissions requirements. It also means more time to complete any required assessments. |
| November 1, 2023: Early Acceptance The college will be issuing non-competitive program offers starting November 1. Make sure that you’ve submitted all the necessary documents related to your application so you can be accepted as soon as possible. That way, you will have lots of time to decide on your program of choice. |
| February 1, 2024: Equal Consideration Date Deadline for applications to qualify for Equal Consideration to a program. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available in the program. |
| July 1, 2024: Confirmation Deadline Applicants to Spring Term must confirm their offer of admission on ontariocolleges.ca. |
| March 1, 2025: Tuition Deposit Due Date Tuition Deposit Due Date for Level 1 students. Find out how to pay. |
| April 1, 2025: Document Submission Deadline If you receive a conditional offer, you must confirm your offer and pay your tuition deposit to hold your seat in the program. However, your application cannot be completed until you have met all program requirements. You should submit any required documents before April 1 to secure your seat. |
| April 2024: Spring Term Timetable Available Spring course timetables become available and can be viewed on ACSIS. If students wish to add/drop or change course sections, they may request these changes on ACSIS up until the first day of class. |
| May 5, 2025: Start of Term Most classes start on this date. |
Fall 2025
| October: Applications Open on ontariocolleges.ca Ontariocolleges.ca opens for applications into the next academic year. This means that if you would like to start college in September 2025, you can start your application in October 2024. Starting the application process early allows you more time to gather required materials such as transcripts and to complete any other admissions requirements. It also means more time to complete any required assessments. |
| November 1: Early Acceptance The college will be issuing non-competitive program offers starting November 1. Make sure that you’ve submitted all the necessary documents related to your application so you can be accepted as soon as possible. That way you will have lots of time to decide on your program of choice. |
| February 1: Equal Consideration Date Deadline for applications to qualify for Equal Consideration to a program. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available in the program. The Residence portal is open on Feb 1 for applications for the Fall term. |
| February 13: AC-HPAT Deadline If you are applying to a health program that requires applicants to complete the Algonquin College Health Program Assessment (AC-HPAT), please complete your assessment by February 13 to be included in the ranking. Keep an eye on your email as we’ll send you an invitation to book your test. In the meantime, you can take this practice test. |
| Late February: Highly Competitive Offers Begin Acceptance offers to highly competitive programs are sent out. Accepted applicants will receive an email. Keep your contact details up to date on ACSIS to ensure you receive your offer in a timely manner. |
| May 1: Confirmation Deadline Applicants to Fall Term must confirm their offer of admission on ontariocolleges.ca. |
| June 15: Tuition Deposit Due Date Tuition fee deposit (non-refundable) is due in order to hold your seat in your chosen program. Find out how to pay. |
| August 1: Document Submission Deadline All outstanding admission requirements must be submitted. Check your program page to see what’s required. |
| August: Timetables! Fall course timetables become available and can be viewed on ACSIS. If students wish to add/drop or change course sections, they may request these changes on ACSIS up until September 3. |
| September 3: AC Day 1 – Orientation |
| September 4: Start of Fall Term! |
| September: Refund Date This is the last day to withdraw from a program for the Fall term and receive a partial refund of your fees. If you withdraw by or before this date, you are eligible to receive a tuition refund, less the non-refundable tuition deposit If you withdraw after the refund date, no refund is available, and you are liable for payment of any outstanding fees owing to the College. Requests to withdraw must be made in writing to the Registrar’s Office. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. |
| September: Balance Due Date. Pay all remaining tuition fees due in full to avoid $150 late payment fee. You can find this date on your ACSIS account. |
Winter 2026
| October: Applications Open on ontariocolleges.ca Ontariocolleges.ca opens for applications into the next academic year. This means that if you would like to start college in January of 2026, you can start your application in October of 2024. Starting the application process early allows you more time to gather required materials such as transcripts and to complete any other admissions requirements. It also means more time to complete any required assessments. |
| November 1, 2024: Early Acceptance The college will be issuing non-competitive program offers starting November 1. Make sure that you’ve submitted all the necessary documents related to your application so you can be accepted as soon as possible. That way you will have lots of time to decide on your program of choice. |
| February 1, 2025: Equal Consideration Date Deadline for applications to qualify for Equal Consideration to a program. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available in the program. |
| July 1, 2025: Confirmation Deadline Applicants to Winter Term must confirm their offer of admission on ontariocolleges.ca. |
| November 1, 2025: Tuition Deposit Due Date Tuition Deposit Due Date for Level 1 students. Find out how to pay. |
| December 1, 2025: Document Submission Deadline If you receive a conditional offer, you must confirm your offer and pay your tuition deposit to hold your seat in the program. However, your application cannot be completed until you have met all program requirements. You should submit any required documents before December 1 to secure your seat. |
| December 2025: Winter Term Timetable Available Winter course timetables become available in December and can be viewed on ACSIS. If students wish to add/drop or change course sections, they may request these changes on ACSIS up until January 6 (TBC). |
| January 6, 2026: Start of Term (TBC) Most classes start on this date. |
| January 2026: Refund Date This is the last day to withdraw from a program for the Winter term and receive a partial refund of your fees. If you withdraw by or before this date, you are eligible to receive a tuition refund, less the non-refundable tuition deposit If you withdraw after the refund date, no refund is available and you are liable for payment of any outstanding fees owing to the College. Requests to withdraw must be made in writing to the Registrar’s Office. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal. |
| January 2026: Balance Due Date. Pay all remaining tuition fees due in full to avoid $150 late payment fee. You can find your balance due date on your ACSIS account. |
Spring 2026
| October: Applications Open on ontariocolleges.ca Ontariocolleges.ca opens for applications into the next academic year. This means that if you would like to start college in May 2026, you can start your application in October 2024. Starting the application process early allows you more time to gather required materials such as transcripts and to complete any other admissions requirements. It also means more time to complete any required assessments. |
| November 1, 2024: Early Acceptance The college will be issuing non-competitive program offers starting November 1. Make sure that you’ve submitted all the necessary documents related to your application so you can be accepted as soon as possible. That way, you will have lots of time to decide on your program of choice. |
| February 1, 2025: Equal Consideration Date Deadline for applications to qualify for Equal Consideration to a program. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available in the program. |
| July 1, 2025: Confirmation Deadline Applicants to Spring Term must confirm their offer of admission on ontariocolleges.ca. |
| March 1, 2026: Tuition Deposit Due Date Tuition Deposit Due Date for Level 1 students. Find out how to pay. |
| April 1, 2026: Document Submission Deadline If you receive a conditional offer, you must confirm your offer and pay your tuition deposit to hold your seat in the program. However, your application cannot be completed until you have met all program requirements. You should submit any required documents before April 1 to secure your seat. |
| April 2026: Spring Term Timetable Available Spring course timetables become available and can be viewed on ACSIS. If students wish to add/drop or change course sections, they may request these changes on ACSIS up until the first day of class. |
| May 5, 2026: Start of Term (TBC) Most classes start on this date. |