Admission Requirements
Applications received by February 15 that meet the preliminary criteria listed below will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date until the program is full.
In order to be considered for an intake meeting, the following supporting documents are required:
- Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) or an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or a Certificate of Accomplishment, equivalent, or mature student status.
- Demonstration of academic needs that require curriculum modification in order to succeed (i.e. Individual Education Plan (IEP), Annual Education Plan (AEP), Psychological Educational Assessment, or other supporting documentation).
- Two confidential references. Please note: the CICE staff will communicate directly with the confidential references listed on your student application form.
Application information is collected to assess eligibility for admission under authority granted by the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act. The College will grant access to members of the admissions committee and others strictly in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. You may direct your questions to Don MacIver at Don.MacIver@sl.on.ca.
An important part of the application process includes attending a CICE information session and participating in an in-person interview and skills assessment. As the selection process unfolds, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- a level of independence which does not require constant support and supervision
- a willingness to participate fully in the program
- ability to participate in programming without risk to health and safety of self and others
- provide transportation, or use the city bus, to and from the college and field placement locations
- communicate thoughts, ideas, and needs clearly and in a focused manner
- a level of comfort using technology to support success
Conditional program acceptance may be granted, pending confirmation of ability and safety to participate, as determined by further individual assessments.
Please note:
- All students in this program will require a Windows laptop. Tablets, Chromebooks, or MacBooks are NOT suitable.
- Students who are eligible for OSAP can apply for the Bursary for Students with Disabilities and may be eligible for funding to go towards a laptop or other assistive technology.
Application Process
CICE staff are available to help navigate all of the following steps. You can connect through the email addresses below. The required documents listed in Steps 3 and 4 should also be sent to the following email address for your preferred campus.
| Kingston Campus | Brockville Campus | Cornwall Campus |
| KingstonCICE@sl.on.ca | BrockvilleCICE@sl.on.ca | CornwallCICE@sl.on.ca |
Step 1 - Attend a CICE Information Session. Check the “Events” section at the top of this page for a list of upcoming information sessions (November & January). If you miss an information session, please contact the Program Liaison to discuss options.
Step 2 - Apply to the Community Integration through Cooperative Education program on the campus of your choice through Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) before February 15 for equal consideration.
- This application has a non-refundable fee attached and this fee covers up to 5 programs/colleges.
- If you are interested in applying to CICE at more than one SLC campus, please be sure to rank them in order of your interest.
Step 3 - Complete and email the St. Lawrence College CICE student application form to the program liaison on the campus of your choice before February 15 for equal consideration.
Step 4 - All applicants are required to provide documentation that demonstrates the need for modifications, such as Individual Education Plan (IEP), Annual Education Plan (AEP) Psychoeducational assessment, High School Transcript or other suitable supporting documents by February 15.
Please note: CICE staff will contact all applicants directly about the process for submitting documents.
Step 5 - If the applicant meets initial eligibility requirements, based on documents submitted, they will be contacted by the Program Liaison to schedule an interview and skills assessment that includes an eligibility screening.
If you have any questions about the steps or the required documentation, please reach out to the campus Program Liaison.
- Are your transcripts from outside of Canada? Please visit Applying to SLC - With Your Transcripts for more information.
Other Requirements
Criminal Background Check:
Applicants are advised that Criminal Background Checks (CBC) conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) are required for programs with field or clinical placements. Certain criminal convictions may prevent participation in placements and program completion may not be possible. Attaining and paying for a CBC and Vulnerable Sector Screening (OPP) is the responsibility of the student, and these may have to be renewed every three to six months. Applicants with criminal records are advised to contact the Associate Dean/Campus Dean of the respective school prior to applying.