Admissions Policy
Defining the principles, evaluation criteria, equality standards, and procedures governing admission to all academic programs at Cannoga College in Ottawa, Ontario.
Policy Table of Contents
Purpose
The Admissions Policy of Cannoga College defines the principles, criteria, and procedures governing admission to Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, and Certificate programmes.
This policy ensures absolute fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all domestic and international applicants seeking admission to Cannoga College.
Policy Scope
This policy applies to:
- All undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree programmes
- All postgraduate (Master's) degree programmes
- All diploma and certificate academic streams
- Both domestic and international student applicants
- Full-time and part-time study modes (where applicable)
General Admission Principles
Cannoga College operates under the following core admissions principles:
- Admits students based on academic merit, suitability, and potential for success.
- Applies consistent, objective, and transparent evaluation criteria for all portfolios.
- Does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, or background.
- Reserves the right to verify all submitted academic records and supporting credentials.
Admission Requirements
4.1 Bachelor's Programmes
Applicants must:
- Hold a recognized secondary school diploma or equivalent secondary qualification.
- Meet minimum academic grade requirements specified for the chosen program.
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English (or French where applicable).
- Submit all required documents by the official application deadline.
4.2 Master's Programmes
Applicants must:
- Hold a recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Meet program-specific academic and professional background requirements.
- Provide official transcripts, degree certificates, and recommendation letters.
- Demonstrate required language proficiency for advanced graduate study.
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online through the official Cannoga College Application Portal.
- Submitting an application through the online portal is free of charge.
- Applicants must provide complete, truthful, and accurate personal and academic information.
- Incomplete applications or missing transcripts will delay processing and may not be reviewed.
Admission Decisions
Cannoga College reserves the right to request supplementary documentation, conduct personal interviews/assessments, or limit admissions based on program enrollment caps.
Offer Acceptance
- Offers must be officially accepted within the deadline specified in the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
- Acceptance requires payment of the required tuition deposit or confirmation fee. Review Tuition Refund & Withdrawal Policy.
- Failure to accept within the specified deadline may result in forfeiture of the offer.
Verification & Misrepresentation
All academic documents, test scores, and credentials are subject to rigorous verification with issuing authorities.
Submission of false, altered, or misleading information will result in immediate rejection of the application, revocation of any issued offer, or termination of active enrollment.
Appeals Procedure
Applicants may submit a written appeal regarding admission decisions within 14 calendar days of receiving a refusal notice.
Appeals are independently reviewed by the Admissions Appeals Committee. Decisions rendered by the committee are final.
Policy Review & Updates
This policy is reviewed annually by the Academic Senate to ensure compliance with provincial higher education standards and IRCC regulations.