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.

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December 10, 2024

Yash Sawant is part of the AI revolution

Artificial 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)...

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From part-time studies to a three-year diploma, DC Accounting student inspired to explore new career options

Accounting 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...

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Addictions and Mental Health graduate embraces global competency challenges at Durham College, preparing her to work with diverse communities

Mourin 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...

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