Priority for admission

As defined by MCU policy, students will be admitted to Conestoga in the following priority order:

1. Permanent residents of Ontario
2. Permanent residents of other provinces or territories in Canada
3. Applicants from other countries

Conestoga may allocate additional spaces in specific programs for international students, for non-Ontario residents of Canada, or for students recognized in specific articulation agreements between Conestoga and other post-secondary institutions.

English language proficiency

Conestoga has established English language proficiency requirements for all its programs. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide proof of English language proficiency as indicated for the programs to which they are applying. Students may be admitted to a program on condition of meeting minimum English language proficiency requirements.

Home-schooled applicants

Conestoga welcomes applications from home-schooled applicants. Home-schooled applicants must meet the appropriate admission requirements, including subject requirements and any other college or program specific criteria. Home-schooled applicants must provide the appropriate pre-requisite courses on official transcripts from an accredited Ontario school and meet the required admission average(s). Where appropriate, the home-schooled applicant may present test results to meet specific subject requirements.

Mature student applicants

Mature students can meet admissions requirements in one of two ways: 1) by successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/or mathematics; or 2) by completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to the program of choice.

An applicant who possesses an OSSD, regardless of age or number of years out of high school, will be considered based on the OSSD, mature student status does not apply. If specific subjects are required for admission, all applicants must possess those subject requirements or equivalents (e.g., college or university courses or courses obtained through academic upgrading). Mature student applicants will be ranked and compete on the same criteria with all other applicants.

International applicants

Conestoga welcomes international applicants according to the priority ranking for admission listed above. International applicants must apply through the official Conestoga International application and pay the applicable fee. All international applicants must have a valid student visa in order to register in any Conestoga course or program and meet any requirements established by Immigration Canada. Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents do not require a student visa to study at Conestoga.

Domestic Applicants with international transcripts

Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must submit proof of their academic record from an accredited or recognized educational institution as part of their application.

All transcripts in languages other than English must be translated into English and evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services.

Accessibility for applicants with disabilities

Conestoga is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, and facilities are accessible to all applicants. Conestoga provides resources for applicants requiring assistance with various admission procedures through our Accessibility Services Office. Conestoga complies with the requirements laid out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Conestoga will provide reasonable accommodation in the admission process to applicants with disabilities; however, applicants with disabilities will be assessed for admission according to the same requirements and standards established for all applicants to Conestoga and/or to the individual program. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request accommodation in the admission process and to provide official documentation indicating what accommodation is required.