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Getting Started To-Do List

Wondering what you need to get done before the start of your first semester? The Getting Started 'To-Do' List can help you with your next steps and highlight upcoming deadlines that are important in preparing for the fall! Note: Some dates may be subject to change

May 1

Academic Program Offer of Admission

Accept Your Offer of Admission on ontariocolleges.ca

Deadline May 1, 2025 or as stated

May 16

Apply to Residence for Fall 2024

Applications to live on campus in Steckley Hall opening March 1

Opening March 1, 2025


Deadline May 16, 2025

June 15

Student Accessibility Services

Register with Student Accessibility Services if you require accommodations

Registration is Now Open

Submit documentation by

June 15, 2025

June 15

Registration Deposit

$500 Registration Deposit payment due; This must be paid in advance of your OSAP funding.

There will not be a separate invoice developed for the registration deposit; the deposit payment will be deducted from your F24 Student Account bill

Deadline June 15, 2025

July 14

First Semester Course Registration

Register into your F25 courses

Opens July 14

July 24

Ridgetown Ready Days

Register to attend Ridgetown Ready Day on July 24 & 25, 2025

Sign-up Opens 
Closes 

Sept 1

Steckley Hall Move in Date

More information and booking times to follow via email.

Sept 2

Textbook and Parking Pass Sale

Purchase your textbooks and parking passes in the Library located in the Reek Building. Times to follow via email.

Date September 2-5, 2025

Sept 12

Fall Semester Tuition and Fees Payment

Payment on remaining student account balance due

Last day to add F25 Courses

Payment Due September 12, 2025

Sept 25

Student Health and Dental Plans Opt-Out

If you already have comparable coverage, you can apply to

opt-out

 

Opens August 1, 2024
Closes September 25, 2024

Oct 7

Awards Application Deadline

Review and apply for available Fall Awards and Bursaries

Opens August 27, 2025
Closes October 7, 2025

 

Confirmation (Proof) of Enrolment

Submit a Confirmation of Enrolment Letter request to the Campus Registrar if needed

Opens after course registration is complete

Student Financial Aid (OSAP)

Opens Spring 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages for information about: