Frequently Asked Questions

Students may register for a Professional and Part Time Learning course (provided all requirements have been met) using one of three registration methods.

Credit course applicants must be 19 years of age, or have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or a General Education Development (GED). General interest course applicants must be 16 years of age or older, unless otherwise noted. Some courses require applicants to meet specific criteria and are noted in the detailed course description found on the website.

PROGRAM ADMISSION

Durham College offers a wide-range of part-time programming – our Recognition of Achievement certificates (ROA), Durham College Certificates, Ontario College Certificates and Ontario College Diploma programs. The minimum admission requirement for our programs is one of the following:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature student status (19 years of age or older). Mature students lacking specific requirements may have to complete academic upgrading.

We also offer Ontario Graduate Certificates which require previous post-secondary education. http://www.durhamcollege.ca/academic-schools/school-of-continuing-education/registration-and-admission/course-program-admission

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If your course has an “online proctored” exam requirement, you will need to schedule your exam following the instructions listed within the course and book it within the required date range – no extensions are granted.

The Test Centre provides a test and exam environment complete with accommodations for Durham College students with exceptionalities when those needs cannot be met in a online or classroom environment. In order to access accommodated testing at the Test Centre, students must be registered with the Access and Support Centre (ASC). For details on how to register for accommodated testing click here.

If you are interested in applying for Part Time Financial Aid, please be advised that only the Ontario College Credential programs listed on our OSAP Eligibility page may be eligible.

The Government of Ontario recently announced that select Micro-credentials are OSAP eligible.
These programs are also listed on our OSAP Eligibility page.

Please note that students taking online courses are not eligible for OSAP for full-time studies, but may be eligible for OSAP for part-time studies.

For further information, please contact financialaid@durhamcollege.ca 6-8 weeks prior to registering for your first course to determine your individual eligibility and course load requirements and/or restrictions.

Your student number is generated when you register for your first Durham College course.  This number is your academic student number for life; please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

New Students

If you have never taken a course at Durham College, you must fill in the Personal Information Form when registering online. A student number will be created for you. Please retain this number, you will use it for all course registrations and college activity. If you already have a student number, but cannot remember it, please call the Continuing Education office at 905.721.3052

Graduation Eligibility

Once you have completed all program requirements and you believe you are eligible for a certificate or diploma you must complete the Graduation Application Form and pay the fee to Enrolment Services (ES).

Minimum Performance for Graduation

You will only be eligible to graduate if you have completed all program requirements and maintained an overall good standing in your program. To confirm graduation eligibility, Durham College completes an audit of all courses you have taken in a program. Each course must be successfully completed within the maximum time frame for the credential, and a minimum GPA must be maintained.  The audit is based upon the program of study from the year you started your program, and it may be different from the one currently displayed on our website. Note: Past Program of Study information will soon be available via MyCampus.

Post Secondary Credential

Please note if you have completed an Ontario post-secondary credential you are required to follow graduation deadlines for the day school programs.  There are three graduation audit periods per academic year (January, May/June and October) and if you have met the application deadline and are successful you will receive your credential following the audit process.

Durham College Certificate or Recognition of Achievement

If you completed a Durham College Certificate or Recognition of Achievement please note you can apply to graduate upon completion of your final course.  Your records will be audited at that time.

PLAR is a process you can use to gain college credit(s) for previous work and life experiences. It helps you focus on your accomplishments and plan toward personal and professional goals.  Credit is granted after the successful assessment of prior experience by a Subject Matter Expert and based on the course learning outcomes of a specific course. Candidates must complete a PLAR Registration form and pay the non-refundable PLAR fee, per course, before the process begins. Contact the PLAR office for further information:

• T: 905.721.2000 ext. 3053
• E: plar@durhamcollege.ca
• http://www.durhamcollege.ca/admissions/applying/prior-learning-assessment-and-recognition-plar

If you have studied previously at Durham College or another recognized post-secondary institution, your successfully-completed courses may be eligible for credit transfer. https://durhamcollege.ca/admissions/apply-for-credit-transfer. If you have prior work or life experiences that meet learning outcomes or you’ve studied at a private/career institution, you may wish to explore Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). http://www.durhamcollege.ca/admissions/applying/prior-learning-assessment-and-recognition-plar

Durham College is a provincial leader in the development and delivery of online programs and courses. Online learning provides students with the flexibility to update their skills, and discover a new talent or chart a career path at their convenience. Our virtual classrooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please visit our Online Learning page for more information.