Frequently Asked Questions: Law (OLSAS)

I am not sure who I should choose as a referee. Can you help me?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: During Application

We cannot advise you on the selection of referees.

Review the requirements for each school listed in the application guide. If you still require more information, you will need to contact the universities directly.

I forgot my login information. What can I do?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS), Teacher (TEAS), Undergrad (101), Undergrad (105) Categories: Logging in

Select Recover your username on the Log In page.

If I submit my application on the deadline date and order a transcript from an Ontario university/college online, will my transcript be considered on time?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: During Application

Yes. If we receive an online transcript request (that forms part of the application) by the stated deadline, it satisfies the transcript deadline requirement.

If more than 3 referees write an assessment for me, which assessments will be used toward my application?

Applications: Law (OLSAS) Categories: During Application

Only the referees you indicated as R1, R2 and R3 will be used.

If OLSAS receives more than 3 references or additional letters of reference, we will not forward the additional documents to the law schools.

If my grades from an exchange program are entered on my “home” university’s transcript, do I need to send a transcript from my “exchange” university?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: Before Applying

Yes. We require transcripts from all institutions you attended.

My institution uses Digitary (which includes CORE, MyCreds | MesCertifs, My eQuals) to send transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: Transcript Distribution Centres, Transcript Requests

Yes. We work with Digitary (which includes CORE, MyCreds | MesCertifs and My eQuals) to accept and process official electronic transcripts.

If your university or college is in Ontario, you must request your transcript through your application, unless otherwise noted in the Exceptions for Online Transcript Requests, in which case you will need to use the Digitary system…

My institution uses Parchment (including Credential Solutions and eSCRIP-SAFE) to send their transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: Transcript Distribution Centres, Transcript Requests

Yes. We work with Parchment (including Credential Solutions and eSCRIP-SAFE) to accept and process official electronic transcripts.

If your university or college is in Ontario, you must request your transcript through your application, unless otherwise noted in the Exceptions for Online Transcript Requests, in which case you will need to use the Parchment system…

My institution uses the National Student Clearinghouse to send transcripts electronically. Are these considered official?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS) Categories: Transcript Distribution Centres, Transcript Requests

Yes. We work with the National Student Clearinghouse to accept and process official electronic transcripts.

If your university or college is in Ontario, you must request your transcript through your application, unless otherwise noted in the Exceptions for Online Transcript Requests, in which case you will need to use the National Student Clearinghouse system…

What are error messages? Can I still submit my application if I receive one?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS), Teacher (TEAS), Undergrad (101), Undergrad (105) Categories: During Application

Error messages are problems within the online application that must be corrected. You will not be able to submit your application until these are corrected…

What are the accepted characters that I can use in my school submissions?

Applications: Law (OLSAS), Medical (OMSAS), Rehab Sciences (ORPAS)

The following accents and characters are accepted…