Introduction

How to use the College Calendar

At Douglas College two separate publications give students information they need before they start classes.

The first of these, the College Calendar, describes all programs and courses offered at Douglas College. It is important to note that not all courses described are available every semester.

The College Calendar is divided into three sections:

• Calendar/Programs & Courses – where you can find out everything you need to know about programs and individual courses at Douglas

• General Information – where you can find important information about College policies and procedures

• Credentials - where you can find details about the different Degrees, Diplomas and Certifications Douglas offers

The second publication is the Registration Guide/Course Schedule, which is published prior to the start of each semester. The schedule provides details on all courses offered during the upcoming semester. The Registration Guide and Course Schedule is available online at http://www.douglascollege.ca/application-services.html.

The College Calendar and the Registration Guide both provide information on admission and registration policies and procedures, important deadline dates, transfer information to other institutions and details on financial aid.

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all policies, procedures and deadline dates that are in effect during their attendance at Douglas College. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the information provided in the College Calendar to ensure the courses chosen are appropriate for the credential they have selected.

This Calendar is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between the College and the student. The College expressly reserves the right to change the content and cost of any course or program for any reason and to reschedule, suspend or terminate any course or program without liability for any resulting loss or damage.

Protection of Privacy and Access to Information

Douglas College gathers and maintains information used for the purposes of admission, registration and other fundamental activities related to being a member of the Douglas College community and attending a public post-secondary institution in the Province of British Columbia. In signing an application for admission, all applicants are advised that both the information they provide and any other information placed onto the student record will be protected and used in compliance with the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (1992).

The Calendar is updated twice a year by the Marketing & Communications Office and the Registrar's Office.

Services

Douglas College offers a wide variety of services for full- and part-time students, including:

• Application and Registration Services
• Douglas Students’ Union
• Aboriginal Student Services
• Career Resource Centre
• Counselling
• Financial Aid
• Learning Centre
• Women’s Centre
• Centre for Campus Life
• Vision Care Centre
• Peer Support Centre
• Office for New Students

For a full listing of student services and college facilities, see douglas.bc.ca/services.