What's New
Minimum Language Competency Standard
Admission requirements from the College Calendar
English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or an acceptable substitution
Preferential Admission for Limited Enrolment Programs
All limited enrolment programs will be reviewing their admission practice and may opt to admit applicants based on a "best qualified" process rather than "first-come/first-served". If a program opts to implement preferential admission, applicants who are not admitted will be required to reapply to a subsequent intake if they wish to pursue their application. See the Douglas College Calendar for details.
Application Processing Dates
Fall Semester:
September 1 to May 1 - to be assigned a priority registration time slot
May 2 to July 15 - assigned to last time slot in priority registration
July 16 to August 31 - applications are received in-person only and must be accompanied by documentation to support admissibility to the College
Winter Semester:
January 1 to September 1 - to be assigned a priority registration time slot
September 2 to November 15 - assigned to last time slot in priority registration
November 16 to December 15 - applications are received in-person only and must be accompanied by documentation to support admissibility to the College
Summer Semester:
May 1 to January 2 - to be assigned a priority registration time slot
January 3 to March 15 - assigned to last time slot in priority registration
March 16 to April 30 - applications are received in-person only and must be accompanied by documentation to support admissibility to the College
What's New in Registration
Date and time to register
Beginning with the Winter 2005 semester, all students will be assigned a registration date and time according to their secondary school or college cumulative GPA. Currently enrolled secondary school students will have their registration date and time assigned according to their GPA as determined from their interim transcript.
Registration Guide and Schedule now available online.
Pay your fees online
Avoid lineups - you can now pay your fees online using your VISA or MasterCard.
Course Schedule
Students can use this new service to check on course availability for the upcoming term as well as future terms. This information is available prior to the registration period and may be available up to one year in advance. You can find the Course Schedule online.
On-line prerequisite checking
Effective the Summer 2004 semester, prerequisites will be checked at the time of registration. Students will be notified by the web registration system immediately that they will not be registered in a course if the prerequisite is not met.
What is New with Program Information
Douglas College has been given the authority to grant Bachelors degrees. A number of proposals are currently being considered. Further details will be released at a later date.
The Provincial government has confirmed that nursing students will be required to complete a BSc before they will be eligible to write RN exams. The new standard will be completely phased in by 2005. Students planning to apply to Nursing programs in BC from this point on need to be prepared for four years of study to get a credential.
Students must have English 12 (or satisfactory score on our Writing Assessment) and Math 11 (Algebra), each with a minimum grade of C for all business courses. See Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts for exemptions to Douglas College writing assessment.
Associate of Arts Degree Limited Enrolment Program
Douglas College has developed a new Associate of Arts Degree Limited Enrolment Program for currently enrolled high school students.
To reduce the time it takes to complete an Associate of Arts Degree, and to improve student opportunities for transfer to university, this limited enrolment program means students have a better chance to get the courses they need at the appropriate stage of their program. Students will be able to complete their program within two years.
Since students in our limited enrolment programs receive priority registration, students in the Associate of Arts Degree Limited Enrolment Program will receive an early registration date, offering them more flexibility and opportunity to register in the courses and sections they need.
Further program information can be obtained from the college calendar.
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Douglas College will be offering this degree program starting Fall 2006. This program is designed to provide the graduate with specialized knowledge and skills to provide safe, comprehensive holistic care to individuals, families, groups and communities in a variery of mental health care settings.
Diploma option will continue to exist. Students wishing to enter the degree program after completion of diploma would need to apply to the degree program and meet additional requirements.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
In partnership with University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Douglas College is offering this program. Students are able to complete their BA degree at Douglas College. Students admitted into this program will receive priority access to the courses offered to enable them to graduate with a BA degree from UFV.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Beginning in Fall 2006, Douglas College and UFV are offering the 3rd year of a four-year degree program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Students will take the 3rd year of the program at Douglas College and the complete the 4th year at UFV Abbotsford Campus.
Post-Degree Diploma in Physical Education
Effective Fall 2005, Douglas College started offering this two-year part-time program which comprises of 30 credits of fifth and sixth-year courses.
This program is designed to give elementary or middle-school teachers who currently do not hve a specialty in physical education the knowledge, skills and practice necessary to become confident physical education leaders in their classroom and their wider school community.
Preparing to Apply?
Web Registration
Douglas College has fully adopted Web Registration. Students register using only the web. In addition to using home computers, students already enrolled may use College labs to access the system; students with no other access can connect through the College's public-access PCs located at all campuses.
On-line Calendar
Douglas College's on-line calendar, updated throughout the year, is the College's official calendar.
Important Reminders for New Students
On-line Application
To apply on-line, see the Admissions section of our web site.
Information Session Schedule
Our Information Session schedule is available online. Students are encouraged to attend an information session for the program they are interested in.
Academic Advice by Telephone is available Mondays, Wednesdays from 11am-noon and Fridays from 2:00pm to 3:00pm by calling 604-527-5550. The purpose of this service is to provide answers to quick academic questions.