Your first steps at Durham College Welcome to Durham College (DC)! We’re glad you’re here and exploring the educational opportunities available to you. Starting a new chapter in a new country can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help with a supportive, welcoming community, and a future full of possibilities. If you are a permanent resident or protected person and are considering starting or continuing your education, Durham College is here to help. Whether you’re looking to gain Canadian credentials with a part-time or full-time program, improve your English, upgrade your academic skills, or transfer your international education, we will support you. Our hands-on programs, student supports, and welcoming campus community help newcomers build skills, make connections and open doors to new opportunities in Canada. Are you an international student? Please connect with the International Education team. WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS Help students understand programs with limited seats and higher admission averages, including tips on prerequisites and readiness. Learn More FINANCIAL AID Find information students need about OSAP, awards and bursaries, and budgeting support. Learn More DEGREE PROGRAMS Discover DC’s career-focused degree options, admission requirements and pathways for students looking for an applied learning experience. Learn More PATHWAYS (DIPLOMA TO DEGREE) Explore how students can begin with a diploma at DC and progress to a degree, including credit transfer options and guidance you can share with learners. Learn More MATURE STUDENTS Learn about support for adult learners returning to education, including admission requirements, flexible options and services designed for mature students. Learn More ACCESS & SUPPORT CENTRE (ASC) Understand the support services available for students with disabilities or learning differences, including accommodations, counselling and academic coaching. Learn More USING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOR ADMISSION TO A PART OR FULL-TIME PROGRAM Empower students to navigate post-secondary options at Durham College with clear information on programs, pathways, financial aid, and support services. If you have completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, you will need to submit a credential assessment report through one of the following organizations when you apply to a Durham College program. World Education Services (WES) – 1.866.343.0070 International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) – 1.800.321.6021 Steps: Apply to your college program at Ontario Colleges. You can choose up to three programs at any one Ontario college. Request your credential assessment from ICAS or WES. See Admissions for more information: DOCUMENT-BY-DOCUMENT ASSESSMENT A standard comprehensive report identifies and describes each credential, such as a degree or diploma. It provides the equivalent credential in terms of Canadian education. This assessment will not show which courses you completed within your program. Course-by-Course Assessment Similar to the document-by-document assessment, the course-by-course assessment provides the Canadian equivalency for each credential you have earned, as well as a detailed analysis of each course listed on your transcript, including comparable credit values and grades. Have ICAS or WES send your results directly to the Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS). Your assessment must be received before Durham College can review your application. NOT SURE WHICH ASSESSMENT YOU NEED? We can help. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Are you an international student? 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