ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù is located in ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada — right across the border from our sister city ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Sainte Marie, Michigan. With breathtaking surroundings, endless outdoor activities, cool nightlife, delish dining options, and fun events, it's the perfect place to take your studies.
Explore information on what is needed to study here as a U.S. student, plus program offerings, affordable tuition, exciting varsity sports, and pathways to Lake Superior State University to complete your degree. We can't wait to welcome you!
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Programs and Tuition
To be admissible to study full-time at ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù, the equivalent of a Secondary School Diploma at the college preparation level or higher is needed. Some programs require further studies. Students are required to be at least 18 years old by the end of their first semester. To study in a graduate certificate program, you will need a high school diploma plus a college or university diploma or degree or the equivalent.
Canadian Credential = Comparable U.S. Credential
- BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) = Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- OCC (Ontario College Certificate) = Certificate Program
- OCD (Ontario College Diploma) = Associate Degree
- OCAD (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) = Associate Degree
- OCGC (Ontario College Graduate Certificate) = Graduate Certificate
| Program | Credential | Semesters | Tuition* (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVIATION | |||
| Aviation Commercial Pilot Operations | OCD | 5 | $72,640** |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | |||
| Business | OCD | 4 | $10,830 |
| Business - Accounting | OCD | 4 | $10,830 |
| Business Fundamentals | OCC | 2 | $10,830 |
| Health Care Leadership - Canadian Context | OCGC | 4 | $10,830 |
| Sports Administration | OCD | 4 | $10,830 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES | |||
| Early Childhood Education | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Social Service Worker | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| CULINARY | |||
| Culinary Management | OCD | 4 | $11,934 |
| Culinary Skills - Chef Training | OCC | 2 | $11,640 |
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY | |||
| Civil Engineering Technician | OCD | 4 | $11,094 |
| Construction Engineering Technician | OCD | 4 | $11,094 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Trades | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology - Process Automation | OCAD | 6 | $10,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician - Manufacturing | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Pre-Trades and Technology | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE | |||
| General Arts and Science - One-Year | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| General Arts and Science - University Transfer | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| HEALTH | |||
| Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours) | BScN | 8 | $12,912 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Personal Support Worker | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| Personal Support Worker - Developmental | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Practical Nursing | OCD | 4 | $10,812 |
| Pre-Health Sciences - Pathways to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDIES | |||
| Computer Networking and Cyber Security | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Computer Programming | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| MEDIA AND DESIGN | |||
| Graphic Design - Digital Media | OCAD | 4 | $13,182 |
| SCHOOL OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT | |||
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | OCD | 4 | $11,297 |
| Forestry Technician - Conservation | OCD | 4 | $11,512 |
| Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management | OCD | 4 | $11,297 |
| Natural Resources and Environmental Enforcement | OCGC | 2 | $10,848 |
| POLICING, LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY | |||
| Police Foundations | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Protection, Security and Investigation | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| SALON AND SPA SERVICES | |||
| Esthetician | OCD | 3 | $15,968** |
| Hairstyling | OCD | 3 | $15,968** |
| SKILLED TRADES AND TRANSPORTATION | |||
| Construction Techniques | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Maintenance (Millwright) | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| Metal Fabrication Technician | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| Motive Power Fundamentals - Heavy Equipment and Truck Repair | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
| Motive Power Technician - Advanced Repair | OCD | 4 | $10,800 |
| Welding Techniques | OCC | 2 | $10,800 |
*Tuition and ancillary fees for U.S. students only and per the academic year. Fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and are approximate and subject to change.
**Fees based on three semesters.
ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù is a Designated Learning Institution and offers Post-Graduation Work Permit eligible programs under DLI # O19395677683.
How to Apply
U.S. students can apply for ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù programs on OCAS IAS (Ontario College Application System - International Application System).
Click the Apply button below. Create an account with your information, search for ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù, and choose the program(s) you want to apply to. There is no application fee.
Timelines
- Applications are typically reviewed within 5 business days
- If an application is complete, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) within this timeframe
- If an application is not complete, we will send back a "Needs more information" status
- Payment deadlines are listed on the LOA and are unique to each student
- Once tuition rates are finalized, we will confirm payment deadlines/timelines (i.e. 4 weeks after LOA, 8 weeks after LOA, etc.)
- Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) are issued within one week after receiving a deposit payment
Application Documents Required
Valid Passport
- If you do not have a valid passport to apply, ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù will accept a driver's license for a conditional Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
- U.S. Passport Book or U.S. Passport Card will be accepted
- Passport Book
- Valid for 10 years for international travel by air, sea, or land
- $165 for a first-time applicant or $130 renewal
- Passport Card
- Valid for 10 years for land and sea entry from Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda
- $65 for a first-time applicant or $30 renewal
- Passport Book
High School Transcripts and Diploma (Proof of Completion)
- If you haven't graduated high school yet, we will accept a partial transcript and an estimated completion date for a conditional LOA
- If you graduated high school many years ago and can't access your high school transcript, we will accept a postsecondary transcript if it is issued by an accredited institution
- We do accept GED (or equivalent) as Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); however, course-specific requirements must still be met
Course-Specific Requirements
- Michigan offers three streams for core courses (on-level, honours, and advanced placement (AP))
- On-level courses are equivalent to our "C" level course requirements and can be used for admission to most programs
- other than programs requiring "U" level courses
Life at ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù
Varsity Sports
Take your sport into the varsity level as a ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Cougar. Student-athletes get five years of eligibility playing at postsecondary institutions in Ontario.
- Men's Baseball
- Men's Curling
- Men's Football
- Men's Hockey
- Women's Curling
- Women's Hockey
- Women's Volleyball
Contact the coach for your varsity sport, apply and accept your offer, and then get ready to train and play!
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Our Cougars Women’s Hockey Team has won the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division II National Championship titles for three years in a row!
Lots to Offer
Residence
Apply to move into Ray Lawson Hall with spacious doubles, cozy singles, or barrier-free rooms to suit your needs, and enjoy full kitchens on every floor. Designated study hours create a focused environment, while fun events like game nights, floor hockey, dodgeball, beach days, holiday dinners, and college sports events will keep you busy, making friends, and staying social.
Dining
Enjoy great places to grab a bite on campus, including Odeno our student pub, Marketplace Café our cafeteria with We Proudly Serve Starbucks, Pizza Pizza, Grab & Go, and more, plus Subway and Tim Hortons in the Common Link, and fresh dishes with Gourmet 2 Go from our Culinary students.
Around ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Ste. Marie
Affectionately referred to as "The Soo", you'll be surrounded by amazing views and natural landscapes in four seasons. In summer, hit the beaches, cruise up the coast of Lake Superior, or hike to hidden waterfalls. Winter? It’s a wonderland — ski, skate, snowshoe, or slide into the season. If you're not all about the outdoors, you'll still find amazing ways to explore and enjoying life in the Soo. Enjoy live music, local eats and brews, vibrant festivals, and recreational sports.
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Helpful Links
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