OUAC Deadline 2027: Ontario University Application Dates and Fees
Ontario high school students (OUAC Group A) must apply by for equal consideration. The fee is CA$159 for three choices and CA$51 for each extra choice. Universities answer by , and none can ask for your reply before .
OUAC dates for fall 2027
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Group A application deadline for equal consideration. | |
| The latest date Group A applicants who applied on time can expect a response from each university. | |
| The earliest date a university can require you to accept an offer and pay. |
OUAC says about the response date: universities will not compel a student in any way to make a decision before this date
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Group A and Group B
OUAC no longer uses the names 101 and 105. Group A is for students who meet OUAC's criteria, for example students in an Ontario high school. Group B is for everyone else. For Group B: No single OUAC deadline; deadlines vary by university and program.
Fees
| First three program choices | CA$159 |
|---|---|
| Each extra choice | CA$51 |
Some programs also charge their own fee. The application fee is not refundable.
Before January 15
- Ask your guidance office first.
Your school helps Group A students start the OUAC application and sends your grades. - Choose your programs.
Check each program's prerequisites and any supplementary application. - Submit and pay by January 15.
Then watch each university's portal for your student number and next steps.
Questions families ask
When is the OUAC deadline for 2027?
January 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students (Group A) who want equal consideration. OUAC still processes later applications, but each university's own deadlines then apply.
How much does OUAC cost?
CA$159 for the first three program choices and CA$51 for each choice after that. Some programs charge their own extra fee.
When will Ontario universities answer?
Group A students who applied by the January deadline can expect a response from each university by May 28, 2027.
When do I have to accept an offer?
No Ontario university can require a Group A student to accept an offer before June 1, 2027.
What happened to OUAC 101 and 105?
OUAC's pages now use Group A and Group B. Group A is for students who meet OUAC's criteria, such as current Ontario high school students. Group B is for everyone else, such as students from other provinces or countries.
Related guides
Sources
- Ontario Universities' Application Centre checked November 4, 2026
- Ontario Universities' Application Centre checked November 4, 2026
Colleges and agencies can change a date. Always check the official page before you submit.