Sault College Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Sault College was established in 1965 as the ‘Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Vocational Centre’ or OVC, was essentially a training school. Similar training schools were opened in the London and Ottawa regions. Soon, these training schools evolved into Ontario's community colleges. In 1967, the Ontario government established a system of Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology, more often known as ‘community colleges’. Thus, Sault Ste. Marie's OVC became the Sault Campus of the newly established Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology. Community colleges’ enrollments grew rapidly as the public immediately accepted and supported these institutions. Within five years, the satellite campuses became independent colleges, and the Sault Campus became an independent institution known as Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology. With time, the college added more educational programs to cover all major disciplines. Presently, each year, Sault College caters to the postsecondary educational needs of over 4,500 part-time and full-time students. The college also shares its resources with the Lake Superior State University.

Courses Offered

 

What all courses are available to international students?

 

Sault College offers a range of programs, including certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, and graduate certificate courses. It also offers apprenticeships, academic upgrading opportunities, cooperative education programs, and dual credit options.

 

 

To know more about the courses offered by Sault, check the college brochure here.

 

Eligibility & Documents Required

 

What are the eligibility requirements?

 

Sault College has country-specific requirements for international students. It also requires students to be at least 18 years old by the end of their first semester. Indian students need the following qualifications to be eligible for any program:

 

 

Note: Some courses may require higher average scores. For more details on this, check the international brochure.

 

Know more about these exams:

• TOEFL
• IELTS
• C1/C2
• PTE
• Duolingo

 

What all documents are needed for application?

 

All documents submitted during the application process need to be original drafts and in English. If not, notarized translated copies in English should be attached along with the original drafts. The college advises students to get their documents evaluated by trusted credential evaluators.

 

Documents required for UG-level Programs	Documents required for PG-level Programs
Academic transcripts Letters of Recommendation (LORs) Supplement essays Financial documents Passport	Academic transcripts Resume/CV Essays or SOP, as per course requirement LORs Financial documents Passport
English proficiency test score report	English proficiency test score report

 

Note: CV or portfolio is only required if there is a gap of 5-10 years between completing education and applying to Sault College. Copies of original documents should be attested as ‘true copies’ by the educational institution.

 

Application & Tuition Fees

 

Is there any application fees?

 

International students need to pay a non-refundable amount of CAD 100 for all programs.

 

What is the fee structure of courses offered by the university?

 

For international students, the college estimates the following range of annual tuition fee for all programs:

 

 

Note: Tuition fee includes ancillary costs. Tuition and additional costs are subject to change. Check the college website for the current academic year fee structure.

 

Scholarships & Financial Aid

 

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

 

Sault Colleges offers a limited number of scholarships to international students, which are usually merit-based, such as:

• International Student Citizenship Award (A): CAD 500
• International Academic Excellence Award (January and May Intake) (B): CAD 250
• International Student Leadership Award (B): CAD 750 and CAD 500
• International Student Post-Graduate Program Scholarship (A): CAD 500
• Post-Graduate Program Scholarship for International Students (A): CAD 500
• Returning International Student to a New Program Award (A): CAD 250
• Gerald McGuire International Scholarship (B): CAD 2,500 directly towards Lake Superior State University tuition

 

For more information on these scholarships, check the college website.

 

Admission Process

 

When do the admissions start?

 

Sault College continues to process applications until the programs are full. The college advises applicants to visit the application portal for availability details. Usually, the application cycle follows the timelines given below:

 

Intakes	Application Opens	Deadlines
Fall – September	November	February
Winter – January	June	October
Spring – May	October	January

 

Note: The majority of the courses are offered in the Fall Intake. Course deadlines may differ with each intake and academic year. Check the respective course page to know about the current academic year deadlines.

 

How to apply to UG and PG courses?

 

You can apply to Sault Colleges through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) portal. Within the OCAS application portal, you will be able to:

 

 

Student Diversity & Preferred Profile

 

What are the chances to get into this college?

 

Students with a strong academic record and good language proficiency scores have high chances of getting accepted into Sault College. However, the college advises students to apply as early as possible for equal consideration. Apart from this, students need to ensure that the application documents such as SOP, essays, LORs, etc., are well-drafted.

 

How many Indian/international students are studying at the university?

 

From 2015 to 2017, Sault College experienced a 100 percent increase in the international student population, which includes applicants from 14 countries. Presently, its student body features international students from 19 countries. In Fall 2019, it enrolled 2,731 students, out of which 1,801 were domestic applicants, and 930 were international students.

 

Part-Time Work While Studying

 

Can I work while studying here?

 

International students can work part-time on and off the campus as per their visa status. As of June 1, 2014, all international students with a valid study permit can work part-time off-campus. For students working off-campus, the restrictions are as follows:

• Part-time: Up to 20 hours a week, when the college is in session
• Full-time: Up to 40 hours a week during vacations and breaks

 

As per CIC, to be eligible to work off-campus without a work permit, a student must have a valid study permit and be registered as a full-time student at Sault College. Aspirants can find job postings on the student job portal or the college’s office job board. The college also organizes job fairs during the Fall and Winter semesters, where students can find suitable employment opportunities.

 

Campuses & Accommodation

 

How many colleges and campuses does the university have?

 

Presently, Sault College is undergoing construction to expand its main campus at Sault Ste. Marie. Apart from this, it has two satellite campuses located in Brampton and Toronto. It has two academic schools – the School of Business and the School of Natural Environment – and various departments and centres.

 

Is on-campus housing available?

 

Sault College offers on-campus housing with the options of double, single, premium single, and barrier-free rooms in Ray Lawson Hall. Since rooms are limited, students are advised to apply for a room as early as possible. Priority is given to first-year students. A meal plan is mandatory for all students living on the campus. The cost is included in the total room rent. It gives students privileges to dine at Marketplace Café, Tim Horton’s, and Subway. Additionally, students will also have meal privileges at Odeno. Living in a college residence includes these facilities, and the charges are included in the rent:

• Wired high-speed and wireless internet
• Full cable in each room and suite
• Unlimited use of laundry facilities

 

For 2020-2021, the college lists the following rent and meal plan charges:

 

 

Note: The rates are subject to change. Check the college website for the current academic year room rates.

 

For off-campus housing, the college has recently partnered with Places4Students Inc. to provide an online collection of various housing options. Through this website, students can get access to a large real-time database for student housing vacancies in the Sault Ste. Marie area, including photos and text, contact information, and property features. For more information on this, check the college website.

 

University Contact Information

 

Whom should I contact in case of any doubts?

 

In case of any doubts, students can contact the college here:

Address: 443 Northern Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada P6B 4J3

Website: www.saultcollege.ca/

Telephone: +1-705-759-2554