Important Admission Dates
Below is a list of Application Deadlines for new students applying to Centennial College for the Fall, Winter and Summer semesters. Apply to Ontario Colleges today at ontariocolleges.ca.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure the application is complete and a final decision can be made. Some applicants may be required to take an admissions assessment (test) or take part in a Program Admissions Session, depending on the program.
For more information about Important Admission Date Terms, please review the Important Admission Definitions below.
| Important Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OCAS Application Opens | October 2020 |
| Offers Begin | February 1, 2021 |
| Equal Consideration Date | February 1, 2020 |
| Deadline to confirm Offers of Admission | May 1, 2021 |
| Tuition Deposit Due | June 25, 2021 |
| Last date to apply* | September 10, 2021 |
| Last date to register** | September 14, 2021 |
| Classes begin for most programs*** | September 7, 2021 |
| Important Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OCAS Application Opens | October 2020 |
| Offers Begin | February 1, 2021 |
| Deadline to confirm Offers of Admission | Refer to date specified on offer letter |
| Tuition Deposit Due | November 25, 2021 |
| Last date to apply* | January 10, 2022 |
| Last date to register** | January 17, 2022 |
| Classes begin for most programs*** | January 10, 2022 |
| Important Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OCAS Application Opens | October 2020 |
| Offers Begin | February 1, 2021 |
| Deadline to confirm Offers of Admission | Refer to date specified on offer letter |
| Tuition Deposit Due | March 25, 2022 |
| Last date to apply* | May 9, 2022 |
| Last date to register** | May 16, 2022 |
| Classes begin for most programs*** | May 9, 2022 |
| Important Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OCAS Application Opens | October 2021 |
| Offers Begin | November 1, 2021 |
| Equal Consideration Date | February 1, 2022 |
| Deadline to confirm Offers of Admission | May 1, 2022 |
| Tuition Deposit Due | June 25, 2022 |
| Last date to apply* | September 6, 2022 |
| Last date to register** | September 13, 2022 |
| Classes begin for most programs*** | September 6, 2022 |
| Important Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| OCAS Application Opens | October 2021 |
| Offers Begin | November 1, 2021 |
| Deadline to confirm Offers of Admission | Refer to date specified on offer letter |
| Tuition Deposit Due | November 25, 2022 |
| Last date to apply* | January 9, 2023 |
| Last date to register** | January 16, 2023 |
| Classes begin for most programs*** | January 9, 2023 |
*Note to late applicants: To be eligible to begin a program, all transcripts and documents must be received at the College and applicants must be prepared to pay full fees and begin classes by the fifth day of classes.
**Last day to pay fees and register: To be eligible to begin a program and register for classes, late applicants must be prepared to pay full fees and begin classes by the last day to register for that term.
***Class start dates: To find out your scheduled start date, check out our Academic and Planning Calendar.
Important Admission Definitions
OCAS Application Opens
In early October, access to the online college application becomes available for programs beginning in the following academic year. To apply, visit www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Offers Begin
This is the earliest date that Centennial will begin issuing offers of admission to programs for the upcoming academic year. Offers will continue to be issued until programs are filled or wait-lists are established.
Equal Consideration Date
Apply on or before this date in order to receive equal consideration for admission to programs starting the following fall. After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.
Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission
Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission by this date. Note: Offers issued beyond May 1 will have a new deadline to confirm their acceptance. Please refer to the deadline stated in your offer of admission.
Follow the instructions in your offer of admission to accept your offer.
Tuition Deposit Due
The final step to securing your seat in the program is to pay your deposit. Instructions will be emailed to you approximately one month prior to the deadline. The remaining balance of your tuition is due by day 1 of the term that your program starts. Note: offers issued beyond the tuition deposit due date will have a new deadline.