Information for Guidance Counsellors
As a guidance counsellor or member of your student’s support team, you play a vital role in your student’s educational journey towards a rewarding career. Having the right tools in-hand allows you to offer guidance and support as they choose the postsecondary program and institution that will shape their academic future. From information on upcoming events and submission deadlines, to tips on supporting your young adult, we’ve got you covered.
While the information below is designed to support guidance counsellors in Canada, the messages below are important to anyone who is looking to guide their student through the post-secondary process.
For international support, please visit our International Applicants page.
Admissions
Ontario High School Admissions
Ontario High School students will be required to use the Group A application. There used to be a PIN system required for student application, but this has been removed in September 2023.
Students will navigate to the Group A Login Portal link and use their PIN to create a new account. Once completed, they can follow the Group A Application Guide to complete their application.
Information about Deadlines, Fees, FAQs, and the Group A Guide are available on the OUAC website.
Out of province High School Admissions
Out of province students will be required to use the Group B Application. Applicants require the successful completion of a secondary school diploma with the equivalent course requirements as Ontario applicants, with a minimum 70% average.
Group B students will need to create a new account to start their application. The Group B New Account Portal will take you to the page where you can do so.
Information about Deadlines, Fees, FAQs, and the Group B are available on the OUAC website.
Scholarships and Bursaries
For admissions and award purposes, Laurentian University calculates admission averages based on the top six final marks from an Ontario student's 4U/M courses, regardless of prerequisites for the intended program of study.
|
High-School Average |
New GPA |
Academic Excellence Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
|
80% - 84.9% |
7.50 to 8.49 |
up to $4,000 ($1,000 in 1st year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained) |
|
85% - 89.9% |
8.50 to 9.49 |
up to $6,000 ($1,500 in 1st year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained) |
|
90% - 94.9% |
9.50 to 9.89 |
up to $12,000 ($3,000 in 1st year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained) |
|
95% - 100% |
9.90 to 10.00 |
up to $16,000 ($4,000 in 1st year, renewable in subsequent years provided average is maintained) |
Eligibility for renewal will be based on full-time status in the previous academic year (30 credits, of which 24 credits must have been taken in the Fall/Winter term, the remaining 6 must be taken in the spring term).
NOTE: Scholarships are paid on a May to April cycle. Amounts will be prorated based on the number of credits per semester.
To find information concerning applicant bursaries, you can do so on my.laurentian.ca in your student's portal. All bursaries are application based but it can all be done through a smart form that can be completed once for all bursaries. Please ensure your application is complete (incomplete applications will not be reviewed) and that any supporting documents such as letters of recommendation, etc. are sent to the Student Awards Office at financialaid@laurentian.ca by the March 26 deadline. Please enter the award name in your subject line when submitting additional documents.
Important Dates
Please ensure your students are aware of the following timelines:
- The deadline to apply to Laurentian University for equal consideration for fall 2025 is:
- January 15, 2025 for all Group A applicants (Ontario high school students);
- February 1, 2025 for Group B applicants wishing to be considered for limited enrolment programs;
- Our guaranteed response date for Group A student applications is May 29, 2025;
- The deadline for Group A applicants to accept an offer is June 2, 2025;
- The residence application deadline for Group A applicants is June 2, 2025;
- The first day of the 2025/26 academic year will be Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
For a list of important dates for current students, visit laurentian.ca/important-dates.
Stay up-to-date during this year’s application cycle!
Want to know more about the events we’re hosting this year? Does your student want help deciding on a program or navigating the OUAC website? Let’s keep in touch!
Booking a Visit
Whether you want to show your students our campus, or have one of us come to you, we can make it happen!
Additional Resources
Here are a few helpful tools to share with your students:
- Connect with Indigenous Student Affairs
- Connect with Francophone Affairs
- Customize your Laurentian Degree
- Student University Budget template
- Click on File, then Make a Copy. If you do not have a Google Drive account, click File, then click Download and select Excel.
- Making a Budget: Government of Canada
- Take a Career Quiz
- See our virtual information handout