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.
Connect with us!
Follow stories of mature students
February 4, 2025
Flexible diploma format helps mature student attain higher pay in her fieldAngela Gillis had a very specific reason for going back to school: to make an extra $4 an hour. That’s not insignificant given that she’s...
January 17, 2025
Single mom finds multiple career pathways through Durham CollegeTori Dimytruk is in career exploration mode. Last year she completed her Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training certificate in aid of her long-term goal of becoming...
January 17, 2025
Durham College grad returns to school to deepen her skills and widen her career pathwaySarah Smale was already a Durham College (DC) alumna, graduating from the Paralegal program in 2008, when she decided to return to school at age...
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....
December 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...