Adult applicants have access to college programs that lead to one of the following diplomas:
Admission to a DCS
Programs that lead to a DCS are for the most part offered in regular education. Adults can be admitted to and study in these programs alongside a younger clientele. For information on applying to a regular full-time DCS, click here.
Certain colleges, however, offer a certain number of DCS programs specifically designed for an adult clientele. Applications are done directly with the cégep. You can find a list of those special DCS at www.backtocegep.com
Admission to an ACS
The admission and registration periods for ACS vary. An ACS can begin at any time of the year. The full-time or part-time programs can be held during the day or in the evening. Contact the establishment offering the attestation to obtain further details.
You can find the list of available ACS at www.backtocegep.com
Conditions for admission to an ACS
In addition to meeting the college’s requirements, applicants to an ACS must satisfy one of the following conditions:
Applicants that have a secondary school or secondary school vocational studies diploma and that meet one of the following conditions are also admissible:
For more information, visit the continuing education section of your college’s website.
Admission to part time credit courses
These courses are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Quebec and give collegial level credits. These part-time courses can be applied towards a DCS or an ACS or to meet University prerequisites. Applications for admissions are submitted directly to the cégep.