ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C.)
Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.E.C.)
Independent Students

DIPLOMA OF COLLEGIAL STUDIES (D.E.C.)

You may register in a D.E.C. program if:

You have your Secondary V Diploma or
Government recognized equivalent.

AND

You meet the prerequisite requirements of the Diploma program.

AND

You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or the holder of a valid Student Visa.

ATTESTATION OF COLLEGIAL STUDIES (A.E.C.)

You are eligible to register in an A.E.C. program if you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident or the holder of a valid student visa, and if:

You have received instruction deemed acceptable by the college, for example:

• A Diploma of High School Studies OR
• A College Diploma or a University Degree OR
• A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that you would benefit from pursuing your education at the post-secondary level.

AND

You meet one of the following three conditions:

• You have not been a full time student (either in high school or college) for at least two consecutive terms or one school year within the last 12 months.
• You are part of an agreement between the college and an employer, or you are sponsored within the terms of a government program.
• You have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies spread over a period of one year or more.

INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

You may register as an independent student if you do not meet the qualifications for a D.E.C. or an A.E.C. program and are 18 years of age or older. Proof of age is required.

AND

You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or the holder of a valid Student Visa.