I have a student who attended another school and received a PIN but did not apply. The student has now transferred to our school. Should I create a new PIN for them?
Categories: PIN Information
No, the student should apply using the original PIN from their previous school. After the Ontario Student Record (OSR) is transferred to your school and the student has completed and submitted their application, you must complete the Student Transfer Between Schools form and email it to the OUAC. Or, if the student is now attending…
I have created a PIN for a student. Is there a way to get their PIN sooner instead of waiting for it to arrive at our school by mail?
Categories: PIN Information
Yes. School officials with access may obtain the assigned PIN by: Selecting “PINs” in COLS. Selecting “PIN Checklist”. Searching for the student. School officials can then select “View/Print PIN Letter” and print the letter using their browser’s print option or, if your school has opted to receive PINs in a data file, they can download…
I have students who were missed in our school’s November data transmission, so they did not receive their application access codes (PINs). How can I get access codes for them?
Categories: PIN Information
You can get access codes for them in COLS, using the “Create a PIN” option under “PINs”. This option allows you to provide the OUAC with each student’s: Secondary School Student Number (SSSN), Ontario Education Number (OEN), first and last names and date of birth. You can then immediately view and print their access codes…
My student can’t log in with their PIN. What can I do?
Categories: Application Process, General, PIN Information
Be sure your student is typing in the correct PIN. Double-check the characters and try again. Other tips: Use a desktop computer rather than a laptop or mobile device. Use the Shift key rather than the Caps Lock key to insert capital letters. If the student is still having problems, double-check against your guidance counsellor…
One of my students has lost their access codes. What can I do?
Categories: PIN Information
You can provide the student with their access information by logging in to COLS and obtaining this information from the PIN Checklist under “PINs”. If you need to print an individual PIN for a student, search for the student in the PIN Checklist and then select “View/Print PIN Letter”. The student will need the following…
