Preparing for Graduation
Make sure you meet all of the requirements for graduation.
- If you obtained a private school credit, you must meet with your guidance counsellor to discuss and complete the necessary forms.
- If you are dropping a course, remember full disclosure dates (the last day to drop a grade 11 or 12 course without the mark appearing on your permanent transcript)
- Meet with a counsellor if you are considering night school or day school online learning.
- If you have not already completed the opt out form, and are not intending on doing two online courses, the form must be completed and handed in.
- Taking an SHSM? Remember to keep track of your certifications, reach-aheads. Check with your progress by booking an appointment with your counsellor.
Planning for Post-Secondary
- Do your research and explore your options. Learn more about post-secondary options.
Applying through OCAS?
(Certificate, diploma and degree programs.)
Here are some resources to help you get started. Important timelines are included. Useful tutorial videos are also posted online.
Applying through OUAC?
(Degree programs.)
Here are some resources to help you get started. Important timelines are included. Useful tutorial videos are also posted online.
Graduation Awards
There will be many awards for our graduates at our Graduation Ceremony to recognize the achievement and contributions of the Grade 12 class. The recipients of these awards will be determined by a panel of teachers and school staff. As part of our selection process we invite graduating students to self-nominate for up to 3 Graduation Awards. All self-nominations must be received by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to be considered. Please note, self-nominations are only part of the selection process. Staff nominations will also be considered.
CONTRIBUTORS: Pages - Bur Oak Graduation Awards - add as accordion
Grad Award Message to Potential Graduates 2025 (not sure if these are different)
Scholarships
- For General Information About Ontario Scholarships, please visit OUAC's Online Site.
- For General Information About Canadian Scholarships, please visit Scholarships Canada.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid at Ontario Colleges - Most college websites have a section on scholarships and financial aid that is available at their college. The link to scholarships and financial aid is usually visible on the homepage or is listed in the prospective students section.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid at Ontario Universities - The Ontario Universities' Application Centre eINFO website has a scholarship search tool to help you find the internal scholarships, unique to a specific university and available to first-year students. Once you have located a scholarship of interest, visit the Financial Aid section of the university's website for additional information.
- Canadian and International Scholarship Programs - The Government of Canada maintains a database for Canadian students wishing to study abroad and Foreign students wishing to study in Canada.
- Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) has links to a number of other non-OSAP scholarships and bursaries.
- Athletic Financial Awards in Ontario - All athletic financial awards offered by Canadian universities must follow the criteria established by Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), the national governing body of university sport in Canada.