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 who is over 19 and:

  • Has a college or university credential and is looking to further their education
  • Has taken a break after high school and is ready to upgrade their skills or explore new interests
  • Does not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and is interested in pursuing post-secondary education (this is considered Mature Student Status)

No matter what brings you here, we’re happy you’ve chosen Durham College. We offer a wide range of programs and resources tailored to meet your needs and career goals.

We have so much to offer – more than 145 programs taught by industry experts, co-op and hands-on learning opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, two amazing campuses and more.

We understand this may be both exciting and overwhelming, which is why we are here to support you every step of the way. There are lots of ways to connect: visit us on campus, explore our programs, talk directly with a staff member online or at a recruitment event. We are here to answer all your questions so reach out today and see how you belong at DC!

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Mature Learner Spotlight

Cheralee Cleary has fond memories of walking her son, James, to his first days of elementary school but never expected that nearly two decades later, their roles would be reversed.

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Mature Learner Spotlight

For Cybersecurity student Melanie Gimoto, experiential learning opportunities at Durham College (DC) – including a co-op placement – led directly to landing a job in her field upon graduation.

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Mature Learner Spotlight

For Cybersecurity student Melanie Gimoto, experiential learning opportunities at Durham College (DC) – including a co-op placement – led directly to landing a job in her field upon graduation.

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Why Choose Durham College

At Durham College, everything we do is to prepare our students to be career-ready graduates. We’re a leader in innovative teaching and learning and we’re committed to providing you with the best education and student experience to help you lead the way.

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