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Admissions are offered on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.
Program Start | Application Open | Late Application Time Frame |
Fall (September) | Early October of the previous year | August 15th until the end of the 1st week of the Fall Semester |
Winter (January) | Early February of the previous year | December 15th until the end of the first week of the Winter Semester |
Summer (May) | Early June of the previous year | April 15th until the end of the first week of the Summer Semester |
Note: Please check the available entry semester(s) of your program. Verify directly with Douglas College and see program website for details.
Application Fee: $36.00 (domestic students); $100 (international students)
Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
1. Meet the General College Admission Requirements (including English Proficiency Requirement - English 12 (C) or equivalent)
2. Completion of 60 credits, including the following:
a. A two-year Liberal Arts or Science Diploma or Associate Arts (2.0 cumulative GPA)
b. the following courses (or equivalents);
Applicants also have to satisfy Douglas's institution admission requirements as listed below.
One of:
Note (*): based on both course and provincial exam grades
Click here for complete details on English Proficiency Requirement.
You are eligible for enrollment at Douglas College if you meet the General Admission Requirements along with the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Douglas College in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
General Admission Requirements
1. One of:
2. English
One of:
Note (*): based on both course and provincial exam grades
If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation, you would qualify for general admission to Douglas College.
You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Douglas College in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have BC secondary school graduation or lack one course for BC secondary school graduation, you would qualify for general admission to Douglas College.
You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Douglas College in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
All applicants must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program at Douglas College. Please refer to Douglas College's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.
You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.
All applicants must meet the General Admission Requirements for Douglas College.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program at Douglas College. Please refer to Douglas College's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.
You are strongly recommended to request transfer credit at least four months in advance of your first semester of attendance. Requests for evaluation of credit received after this time may not be processed in time.
If you are at least 19 years old on the first day of class, or at least 17 years old and have not been enrolled in school for at least one year, you may qualify for general admission to Douglas College.
You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Douglas College in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you are a student with special needs and have completed a certificate or equivalent from a special program and have been in school for at least 12 years you may qualify for admission to Douglas College.
You must also meet the college's English Language Proficiency Requirement and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
Special Note: The admission requirements for each Douglas College's program are detailed separately in the EducationPlannerBC Search Database.
Applying to Douglas College as Canadian Students
Applying to Douglas College as International Students
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