At Durham College, we welcome students with a range of education and experiences, and we are here to support you on your post-secondary journey. A mature student is anyone over 19 and not attending high school full-time. This may include: Those without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma pursuing post-secondary studies High school graduates who took an educational break Individuals with work experience seeking career advancement Graduates with post-secondary credentials Whatever path brought you here, Durham College is ready to support you with programs and resources tailored to your goals. Admissions and Academic Upgrading Learn more Flexible Delivery Options Learn more Financial Aid Learn more Transfer Services Learn more Mature Student Supports Learn more Connect with us! Attend an info session Tour our campus Book a one-on-one appointment Follow stories of mature students View more news December 10, 2024 Yash Sawant is part of the AI revolutionArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world every day, and students like Yash Sawant are embracing it and the multitude of career opportunities it offers.In 2019, Durham College (DC)... Read moreDecember 10, 2024 From part-time studies to a three-year diploma, DC Accounting student inspired to explore new career optionsAccounting student Riley Coleman began his journey as a part-time student and with support from his Durham College (DC) peers and faculty, he’s now graduating with a three-year diploma.“The... Read moreDecember 10, 2024 Addictions and Mental Health graduate embraces global competency challenges at Durham College, preparing her to work with diverse communitiesMourin Moyen seized every opportunity for personal growth while she studied at DC, exploring student leadership, global learning and cultural experiences.Moyen explains it had been 16 years... Read more Important Dates Dec. 18 Future Students Apply to a January-start program for free! Jan. 21 Future Students Program Information Night Jan. 22 Future Students Program Information Night Apr. 12 Future Students Spring Open House View More Did you know? More than 60% of DC students are over 24.More than 14 support services are here to help you thrive. We offer a variety of delivery models to fit your needs. You can attend DC without a high school diploma!More than $5 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries are available to DC students. Win up to$5,000Towards your tuition and more!Learn more 2025-2026Full-time Program Guide Read now