Academic Upgrading Application

As a first step to getting started with Academic Upgrading, interested students will complete an online Skills Marker Assessment in Reading and/or Numeracy.

Writing the assessment provides us the opportunity to determine your current skill level and knowledge in these subject areas and helps us to create a Personalized Learning Plan. The Skills Marker assessment is not pass or fail and is not timed. It is designed to inform us about how we can best place you within our program and the level of upgrading you will require.

Once your assessment has been submitted, a staff member will follow up with you via email to schedule a one-on-one orientation. During the orientation, the staff member will share the results of your assessment, your personalized learning plan, complete the registration paperwork, and answer any questions you may have about your courses.

If you are interested in completing the assessment to get started with our Academic Upgrading program, click the "Apply Now" below to complete your application form.

Apply Now

Please note: We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within two business days. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Academic Upgrading Timelines

Winter 2026

Dec 12 – application deadline for equal consideration*

Jan 9 - last day for registration

Jan 12 – first day of classes

Apr 10 – Bootcamp registration closes - don't advertise this

Apr 24 – last day of classes

*dependent on timely completion of intake process

Spring 2026

Apr 3 – application deadline for equal consideration*

May 1 - last day for registration

May 4 – first day of classes

July 31 – Bootcamp registration closes - don't advertise this

Aug 14 – last day of classes

*dependent on timely completion of intake process

Fall 2026

Aug 7 – application deadline for equal consideration*

Sept 8 - last day for registration

Sept 9 – first day of classes

Dec 4 – Bootcamp registration closes - don't advertise this

Dec 18 – last day of classes

*dependent on timely completion of intake process