The Ontario Universities’ Fair (OUF) is one of the largest educational fairs in North America. It began in 1997 as a way to help high school students gather information about Ontario’s universities. Today, the OUF draws thousands of students, parents, guardians, supporters and educators over the 2-day event. The OUF gives you an opportunity to talk to representatives from Ontario universities about programs, campus life and anything else that may help you make a decision about which Ontario university to choose.
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The 2024 OUF will held on October 5-6 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily at downtown Toronto. There will be 21 Ontario famous universities attending the fair. Please note that there will be no colleges or universities outside Ontario in the fair. The event is free and anyone may attend. However, the OUEvents Pass is strongly recommended to sign up.
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This is a good opportunity to learn about Ontario universities: each university will show its programs, admission requirements, students’ daily life, etc. In addition, you can also communicate with current university students, professors and university representatives on site.
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If you are interested in participating, it is best to prepare questions in advance. If you still have no idea, the following questions can be used as a reference:
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Ask Yourself
❖What programs or courses interest me?
❖Which subject(s) am I good at?
❖How many years do I plan to be in university?
❖How will I pay for university?
❖How early should I start saving for university?
❖Is living at home a possibility or preference?
❖Can I afford to live away from home?
❖Do I want to live away from home?
❖Do I want to attend a small, medium or large university?
❖Is the look and feel of the campus I choose important to me?
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Ask University Representatives, Professors and Current Students
Admission Requirements
◈What courses are required to be admitted to the programs that interest me?
◈Are there additional requirements for admission to the program that interests me?
◈Can I go into a professional program (e.g., teacher education, law school, medical school or other) directly from high school?
◈Does your university accept courses that have been taken through night school, summer school and correspondence?
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Programs
◈Does your university have the program that interests me?
◈Where can I find more information about a particular program?
◈Can I look at your course calendar or visit your website for more information?
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Finances
◈What are the costs involved with attending your university for 1 year?
◈Do you award scholarships automatically or do I need to apply?
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Student Life
◈How do I apply for residence?
◈Is residence guaranteed?
◈Which varsity sports are available?
◈What sports can I play if I’m not on a varsity team?
◈What campus support services are offered, especially for new students?
◈What are the first-year class sizes like at your university?
◈Do class sizes vary according to the program I choose?
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Next Steps
◈When are your campus tours and open houses available?
◈Do I have to be in my last year of high school to attend an open house or to take a campus tour?
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Time, Date and Address
October 5-6, 9:30 am to 5 pm, daily, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building
222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, Ontario
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