At Durham College, we welcome students with a range of education and experiences, and we are here to support you on your post-secondary journey. A mature student is anyone over 19 and not attending high school full-time. This may include: Those without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma pursuing post-secondary studies High school graduates who took an educational break Individuals with work experience seeking career advancement Graduates with post-secondary credentials Whatever path brought you here, Durham College is ready to support you with programs and resources tailored to your goals. Admissions and Academic Upgrading Learn more Flexible Delivery Options Learn more Financial Aid Learn more Transfer Services Learn more Mature Student Supports Learn more Connect with us! Why Choose DC? Attend an info session Book a one-on-one appointment Sign up for our newsletter! Follow stories of mature students View more news Single mom finds multiple career pathways through Durham CollegeJanuary 17, 2025 Single mom finds multiple career pathways through Durham CollegeTori Dimytruk is in career exploration mode. Last year she completed her Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training certificate in aid of her long-term goal of becoming a firefighter,... Read moreDurham College grad returns to school to deepen her skills and widen her career pathwayJanuary 17, 2025 Durham College grad returns to school to deepen her skills and widen her career pathwaySarah Smale was already a Durham College (DC) alumna, graduating from the Paralegal program in 2008, when she decided to return to school at age 42 for a graduate certificate in Victim Justice... Read moreYash Sawant is part of the AI revolutionDecember 10, 2024 Yash Sawant is part of the AI revolutionArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world every day, and students like Yash Sawant are embracing it and the multitude of career opportunities it offers.In 2019, Durham College (DC)... Read moreFrom part-time studies to a three-year diploma, DC Accounting student inspired to explore new career optionsDecember 10, 2024 From part-time studies to a three-year diploma, DC Accounting student inspired to explore new career optionsAccounting student Riley Coleman began his journey as a part-time student and with support from his Durham College (DC) peers and faculty, he’s now graduating with a three-year diploma.“The... Read moreAddictions and Mental Health graduate embraces global competency challenges at Durham College, preparing her to work with diverse communitiesDecember 10, 2024 Addictions and Mental Health graduate embraces global competency challenges at Durham College, preparing her to work with diverse communitiesMourin Moyen seized every opportunity for personal growth while she studied at DC, exploring student leadership, global learning and cultural experiences.Moyen explains it had been 16 years... Read more Important Dates Mar. 12 Mature Student Mature Students: Exploring Flexible Learning Options at Durham College Mar. 17 Future Students Explore DC webinar Mar. 17 Future Students Explore DC webinar Mar. 26 Mature Student Mature Students: Transferring Credits and Prior Learning to Durham College View More Did you know? Mature student SpotlightMore than 60% of DC students are over 24.Mature student SpotlightMore than 14 support services are here to help you thrive. Mature student SpotlightWe offer a variety of delivery models to fit your needs. Mature student SpotlightYou can attend DC without a high school diploma!Mature student SpotlightMore than $5 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries are available to DC students. Win up to$5,000Towards your tuition and more!Learn more 2025-2026Full-time Program Guide Read now
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