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Applying to OCAD U

Admission to OCAD U is based primarily on a portfolio or writing submission but strong academic skills are essential for your overall success. All offers of admission are conditional on meeting the minimum academic entrance requirements.
Guide to Admissions
Learn more about the application process to OCAD U.
Link to Guide to Admissions
Preparing a portfolio
Your portfolio is an important part of your application.
Link to Preparing a portfolio
Academic Requirements
Learn more about the undergraduate academic entrance requirements.
Link to Academic Requirements

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Interested in applying to OCAD University this year or perhaps another year? Tune into an online information session that best suits your needs. All sessions are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Link to Online Information Sessions

Want to learn more about our programs, events, portfolio building opportunities, dates and deadlines coming up? Join our mailing list.

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Explore our programs and get details on applications and requirements!

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