ONTransfer: High school students

High school students

This page provides information for:

current and recent high school students in Ontario
students earning a Canadian or international high school diploma

Plan your future: Learn about your options with ONTransfer

Planning for postsecondary education is a big step and it can feel overwhelming. Learning about your mobility options now gives you peace of mind, reduces pressure and sets you up for success — even if your plans change later.

ONTransfer makes it easier by providing clear information and practical tools to help you explore programs, understand how transfer works and make confident decisions now and in the future.

Empower your journey. Discover our tools.

Transfer Pathways

Explore how programs connect across Ontario institutions and see how course or credentials completed may apply to a new program.

ontario institutions

Find admission requirements, transfer credit and PLAR information and contacts for Ontario colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes.

Choosing what comes after high school is exciting

ONTransfer makes it easier by giving you clear information and practical tools to plan your learner mobility options — whether you’re heading to college, university or thinking about future changes, we’re here to help.

What is Learner Mobility?

Learner mobility means having the ability to change your path once you start postsecondary education. It’s about keeping your options open — so if you begin in one program, you can move to a different program or school later for whatever reason. Knowing about mobility early helps you plan for flexibility and reduces stress if your goals or interests change.

What is Transfer?

Transfer is one way learner mobility works. It happens when you move from one postsecondary program to another and the new school accepts some of the courses — or even the program — you’ve already completed. These accepted studies may count toward your new program, so you don’t have to repeat the same learning.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

When you start postsecondary, you will be working toward achieving a credential — an official recognition of your learning, like a certificate, diploma or degree.

Some schools offer transfer pathways, which are planned routes that show how your courses or even a completed credential can move from one program or school to another. Planning early for a transfer pathway is important because one of the many reasons students choose this option is to earn multiple credentials.

Plan for multiple steps in your postsecondary journey

To earn multiple credentials: plan early to transfer so they can complete more than one credential, to build new skills, specialize or prepare for further academic goals like postgraduate certificates or master’s programs
Connect postsecondary programs: like a program, but not sure where it will lead? See what programs connect to expand your career options
Flexibility when plans change: peace of mind if your interests shift, transfer helps you keep your progress and explore new directions
Support for life’s challenges: when the unexpected happens — like moving or personal changes — transfer gives you options to stay on track
Multiple pathways to success: did not get into your program? Start somewhere else and keep building toward your dream

These are just a few examples — your experience may be different. ONTransfer can help you understand your options and plan the path that works best for you.

How mobility works for you

Mobility isn’t one path. It’s many. Learning does not always move in a straight line. You might start a program, change direction, transfer to another institution, graduate or return to study later.

Learner mobility is about moving forward without losing the progress you have already made. ONTransfer helps you explore your options, understand how your learning may count and plan next steps that fit your goals, wherever you are in your journey.

Learn more and explore your options

Learn about Ontario's Education System

Learn how Ontario’s postsecondary education system is structured and how institutions, programs and credentials fit together.

Learn about PostSecondary Credentials in Ontario

Explore the different types of credentials offered in Ontario (certificates, diplomas, degrees) and what they mean for your education and career goals.